The horseback safari camp, Macatoo, is situated on the western side of the Okavango Delta. Safaris are usually 7/10 nights or longer (weather permitting - otherwise a stay of 3 to 4 nights is recommended).

MACATOO CAMP   Accommodation is in large, secluded, walk-in, twin bedded tents with their own ensuite shower and toilet and a private verandah overlooking a seasonal floodplain. There is a large furnished mess-tent, a private plunge pool and over 40 horses.

FLY CAMP   On longer safaris guests have the opportunity to ride out to a mobile fly-camp. Not available during November to February due to weather and logistics.

SAFARIS   As the Okavango Delta is a huge area of unspoilt wilderness with a wide variety of species and ever-changing landscapes due to seasonal flood waters, no two safaris may be the same.

4-6 hours are spent in the saddle each day in groups of no more than 7 guests. As guests may be required to canter out of trouble, these safaris are not suitable for inexperienced riders. Riding is varied, sometimes quietly walking, stalking big game and admiring the bird life or sometimes cantering through the water-meadows alongside galloping giraffe and lechwe.

4x4's may be used for night drives, spotting nocturnal species and for close-up photography of kills and predators. There are also boat safaris when water levels permit.

All information provided is subject to change.

Prices are per room per night, in £ sterling including all accommodation, activities, meals and taxes.

Minimum stay of 3 nights.

Daily laundry service is available at Macatoo Camp but not at the fly camp.

Travel insurance is essential on this trip. Please make sure policy includes horse riding, medical evacuation and medical aid. It is clients responsibility to provide their own hard hat or safety helmet - many insurance companies will not insure this holiday unless a hard hat or safety helmet is worn whilst in the saddle.

Riders should be aged 12 years and over, riding fit and strong. There is a maximum weight limit of 15 stone, 210 lbs or 95 kgs. There is a choice of English and Western style trail saddles, each with their own water bottle.

Please note prices and information are subject to change.

Flights to Macatoo Camp are one way, inclusive of meet and greet in Maun/Kasane, road transfer from the airstrip to Macatoo Camp and taxes. The scenic flight from Maun is 30 minutes or from Kasane (located on the Botswana side of Victoria Falls), one and a half hours followed by a 1 hour game drive/boat trip depending on water levels.

Please note prices and information are subject to change.

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