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galloping with wildebeest
from $4,119
Summary:
Fast & exciting mobile tented safari for experienced & adventurous riders only. The Tuli Block is also home to a multitude of wildlife species and remains untouched by man.
Departure Dates:
  • 2017: 3, 12 Feb; 14 May; 25 Jun; 26 Nov.
  • Trip Length: 8 days / 7 nights/ 8 days riding
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 - 8 hours per day
  • Meeting point: OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg (JNB)
  • Riding Ability Required: Confident, fit and experienced riders. Minimum age 16
  • Group Size: 2 - 8
  • Transfer: A light aircraft transfer from JNB to Limpopo is available on Sundays or for a minimum of 6 riders (1 hour), otherwise a road transfer will take place (5 hrs).
    2017: £420 per person return (by road £450 per car 1-3 people , £850 per bus 4-8 people )
Saltpans of Botswana
from $3,599
Summary:
Off the beaten track adventure riding in the vast Makgadikgadi Pans and Thamalakane bush, a full service safari. Interact with meercats.
Departure Dates:
  • 2017 Low season: 9, 14 Jan; 8, 13 Feb; 9, 14 Mar; 9 Apr; 19, 24 Dec
  • 2017 High Season: 14 Apr; 7, 21 May, 18, 25 June, 9, 16 Jul; 13, 27 Aug, 10, 24 Sept
  • 2018 Low Season: 28 Jan; 4, 27 Feb; 6, 28 Mar.
  • 2018 Mid Season: 4, 27 Apr; 8 May; 3, 17 June; 22, 29 Jul; 19; 23 Sept; 19, 24 Dec.
  • 2018 High Season: 19, 26 Aug.
  • Trip Length: 6 days/5 nights
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 - 6 hours per day
  • Meeting point: Maun, Botswana (MUB)
  • Riding Ability Required: Walk, trot and canter on a good horse, from intermediate onwards.
  • Group Size: 2-8
  • Transfer: 2017: $676 (approx. £519) per person return light aircraft transfer, Maun - Camp Kalahari - Maun, payable at time of booking.
galloping through the flood plains chasing lechwe
from $705
Summary:
Arguably the best ride in the world for good riders. Frequent big game sightings, fantastic riding on an unbeatable team of horses, luxury accommodation.
Departure Dates:
  • 2017 Low season: January; February; March; December.
  • 2017 Mid season: 31 March to 17 July; 1 November to 1 December.
  • 2017 High season: 18 July to 31 October.
  • Arrivals/Departures on Saturday or Tuesday
  • 2018 Low season: January; February; March; December.
  • 2018 Mid season: 31 March to 17 July; 1 November to 1 December.
  • 2018 High season: 18 July to 31 October.
  • Trip Length: 6 days/5 nights, 8 days/7 nights or 11 days/10 nights.
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 to 6 hours
  • Meeting point: Maun, Botswana (MUB)
  • Riding Ability Required: Post to trot 10 min and gallop out of danger. Minimum age 12.
  • Group Size: Maximum 12
  • Transfer: 2017: from £250 per person each way (helicopter). Road and boat transfers possible depending on flood levels - please enquire.
    2018: from £260 per person each way (helicopter). Road and boat transfers possible depending on flood levels - please enquire.
galloping with giraffe
from $645
Special Offer:

In 2017 and 2018 there is a 50% discount offered on return flights from Maun to Macatoo for any bookings of 7 nights or more, and FREE return flights from Maun to Macatoo on any bookings of 10 nights or more

Summary:
Luxurious Big Game safari with excellent service levels.
Departure Dates:
  • Year round arrivals and departures
  • 2017 Low season: Jan, Feb, Mar, 16-30 Nov and Dec
  • 2017 Mid Season: Apr, May, Jun, 1-15 Jul and 1-15 Nov
  • 2017 Peak Season: 16-31 Jul, Aug, Sept and Oct
  • 2018 Low Season: Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec
  • 2018 Mid Season: Apr, May, Jun and Nov
  • 2018 Peak Season: Jul, Aug, Sept and Oct
  • Trip Length: We recommended a 5, 7 or 10 night safari
    Shorter stays are available, however a minimum stay of 3 nights applies
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 - 6 hours per day
  • Meeting point: Maun (MUB) or Kasane (BBK) Airports
  • Riding Ability Required: Rising trot for 10 minute stretches and the ability to gallop out of danger. Minimum age 12.
  • Group Size: Maximum 12
  • Transfer: 2017: Maun £185.00 one way per person, 30 minute flight. Kasane £270.00 one way per person. 1 1/2 hour flight
    2018: Maun £195.00 one way per person, 30 minute flight. Kasane £285.00 one way per person. 1 1/2 hour flight
Galloping through the flood water
from $629
Summary:
Both riders and non-riders alike can enjoy the majesty of the Okavango Delta at this unique riding and walking safari camp.
Departure Dates:
  • 2017 Low Season: 7 Jan - 31 Mar; 16 Nov - 17 Dec
  • 2017 Mid Season: 1 April - 15 July; 1 - 15 Nov; 18 Dec - 6 Jan 2018
  • 2017 Peak Season: 16 July - 31 Oct.
  • 2018 Low Season: 7 Jan - 30 Mar; 16 Nov - 17 Dec
  • 2018 Mid Season: 1 Apr - 15 Jul; 1 - 15 Nov; 18 Dec - 6 Jan 2019
  • 2018 Peak Season: 16 Jul - 31 Oct
  • Trip Length: 8d/7n/8 days riding. Other length stays available on request.
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 to 6 hours.
  • Meeting point: Maun, Botswana
  • Riding Ability Required: Strong intermediate onwards. Must be able to trot for 10 min and gallop out of danger.
  • Group Size: Max 10
  • Transfer: 2017: Light aircraft transfer from Maun into a private air strip in the Delta $295pp each way. Light aircraft transfer from Kasane into a private air strip in the Delta $370pp each way (a single supplement of 50% applies when only 1 traveller is on the flight)
    2018: Light aircraft transfer from Maun into a private air strip in the Delta $305pp each way. Light aircraft transfer from Kasane into a private air strip in the Delta $380pp each way (a single supplement of 50% applies when only 1 traveller is on the flight)


Cantering in the Okavango Delta
from $449
Summary:
Mobile camp adventure in Okavango Delta, suitable for intermediate and experienced riders onwards.
Departure Dates:
  • 2017: 30* Apr; 13* May; 26 (6d/5n) Jun; 1, 15 Jul; 17 Sept; 15, 24 Oct; 12 Nov; 11 Dec
  • 2018: 20 Jan; 20 Feb; 20 Mar; 20* Apr; 13*, 25* May; 8*, 22* Jun; 1*, 15** Jul; 3**, 12**, 31** Aug; 28 Sept; 13 Oct; 3, 17 Nov.
  • Shorter stays available all year round on request.
  • (* denotes mid season, ** denotes high season.)
  • For shorter stays low season is 1 Jan - 31 Mar and 1 Oct - 31 Dec; mid season is 1 Apr - 30 Jun; high season is 1 Jul - 30 Sept).
  • Trip Length: 8 day / 7 nights / 6 riding days
    Also available on a nightly basis with a minimum stay of 3 nights
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 - 6 hours per day
  • Meeting point: Maun Airport, Botswana (MUB)
  • Riding Ability Required: Walk, trot and canter on a good horse, from intermediate onwards.
  • Group Size: 2 - 8
  • Transfer: 2017: 30 minute drive from Maun and included for 7n stays. For stays booked by the night a fee of approx. £35 applies, payable at time of booking.
    2018: Included from Maun airport, approx. 30 minutes.
Riding with Eland in the game reserve
from $435
Summary:
Safari for all levels of rider along the Thamalakane River near the Okavango Delta and Maun, a full service safari.
Departure Dates:
  • All year round (high season 1 Jul - 31 Oct).
  • Trip Length: Flexible, minimum stay 3 nights
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 - 6 hours per day as desired
  • Meeting point: Maun, Botswana (MUB)
  • Riding Ability Required: Riding for all levels
  • Group Size: 1-10
  • Transfer: Included from Maun aiport
Watching giraffes on the run
from $3,145
Summary:
Fast & exciting mobile tented safari for experienced & adventurous riders only. The Tuli Block is also home to a multitude of wildlife species and remains untouched by the invasion of man.
Departure Dates:
  • 2017: 5, 12, 19, 26 Mar; 2, 9 16, 23, 30 (FULL) Apr; 7*, 14*, 21* (FULL), 28* May; 11*, 18* Jun; 9, 16, 23 (FULL), 30 Jul; 6 (available for private group only), 20, 27 Aug; 3 (FULL), 10 (FULL), 17, 24 (FULL) Sept; 1, 8 (FULL), 15, 22, 29 Oct; 5, 12 Nov. (* denotes low season)
  • 2018: 7*, 14*, 21*, 28* Jan; 4*, 11*, 18* Feb; 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Apr; 6*, 13*, 20*, 27* May; 3*, 10*, 24* Jun; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sept; 7, 21, 28 Oct; 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov; 2, 9, 16, 23 Dec. (* denotes low season).
  • Trip Length: 8 days / 7 nights/ 8 days riding
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 - 8 hours per day
  • Meeting point: OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg (JNB)
  • Riding Ability Required: Confident, fit and experienced riders. Minimum age 16
  • Group Size: 2 - 8
  • Transfer: 2017: light aircraft transfer from JNB to Limpopo is available for flights arriving before (1 hour), otherwise a road transfer will take place (5 hrs) - £420 per person return (by road from £550 return). Please book flights to arrive before 09:30 for air transfer and 08:00 for road transfer.
    2018: light aircraft (1 hour) £450pp return. Road transfer (5 hours) approx. £459 per car each way (4-8 pax). Please book flights to arrive before 09:30 for air transfer and 08:00 for road transfer.
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