In the magical Okavango Delta, seated high above the long grass and reeds, riders see giraffe, elephant, buffalo, many species of antelope and even lion. Combine this with luxury bush camps and you have the riding experience of a lifetime.

Fed by seasonal rains, the Okavango river fans out into the Kalahari desert to create the world’s largest inland delta, supporting a diverse profusion of plant and animal life.
The Delta is a mosaic of palm islands, grassy flood plains, mopane forest and streams.

Once considered a wasteland swamp, the Delta is now regarded as one of Africa’s
prime wildlife areas.

Rides are tailored to the movement of game
in the area, water levels and the guests’ preferences. An early start, just as the sun rises, enables you to ride when the game is most active. During morning rides enjoy long canters, perhaps with zebra, lechwe or giraffe. Track elephant and buffalo across the open plains or through the palm studded islands. After a leisurely lunch and siesta the afternoon rides let you explore at a more gentle pace.

There are a variety of horses to suit every requirement, from South African Boerperd crosses and Kalahari-Arabs to Thoroughbreds and Namibian Hanoverians. Trail saddles or English saddles are used. Riding groups are usually no more than six guests and not in single file (except where necessary) so the rides are highly sociable and fun.

The classic style tented camp has seven large twin bedded tents, each with en suite facilities, including hot and cold running water. Centrally there is a comfortable mess tent and tucked away, a private plunge pool, essential for those hot afternoons between rides.

Staying seven or ten nights enables you to explore the Okavango in depth and usually ride to a mobile fly camp. Bucket showers and camp loos (all with a view!) add to this unique bushcamping experience. Established by Sarah-Jane Gullick, this horseback safari is now run by John Sobey who apart from a break of three years has been guiding in the Delta since 1995.