Mobile Fly Camping – Okavango Delta Horse Safari

7 nights: From USD $5510GBP £EUR €ZAR RAUD $ pp sharing
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Experience An Eco-friendly Riding Adventure In The Okavango Delta

A journey for those who wish to disconnect from the rush of normal life and set off on a horseback expedition through the pristine wilderness of the Okavango Delta.

The emphasis here is entirely on the riding, just your expert guides, your group of riders and the wild beauty of the Delta. Camps are supported by a lightweight vehicle that discreetly transports gear between locations, allowing you to travel unencumbered and focus fully on the safari. This is an authentic fly-camping experience with private, personalised camps set deep in the bush, designed for minimal impact and maximum immersion in nature.

Your adventure begins with a road transfer from Maun Airport to the southern end of the Okavango, arriving at the “buffalo fence,” where your horses are waiting. From here, it’s all about riding into the heart of the Delta. The floods can be unpredictable, but if seeing the Delta in full flood is on your wishlist, the best time to travel is between late June and early October. But wildlife is abundant all year round, and even when the floodwaters subside, you get phenomenal wildlife viewing from the saddle.

Exploring this watery wilderness on horseback is exhilarating, with unforgettable encounters around every corner. High in the saddle, you’ll have incredible views over the grasses, spotting giraffe, elephant, buffalo, zebra, and antelope, and with luck, predator sightings like hyena, lion, or even wild dog. The Delta is also a birding paradise, so keep binoculars close at hand. Whether it’s your first elephant sighting, the thrill of a water canter, or a golden sunset with not another soul in sight, this safari promises bucket-list moments in abundance.

QUICK FACTS

Location: Botswana
Airport: Maun International Airport
Month: Set Departures
Duration: 7 Nights
Group Size: Max 8
Skill Level: Intermediate Plus & Advanced
Weight Limit : 95kg / 210lbs
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp
Solo Traveller Friendly: Yes, but single supplement applies
What riding level am I?
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SAMPLE ITINERARY / WHAT TO EXPECT

** Please note that this is a sample itinerary and may change depending on weather or wildlife movements

The emphasis is on the experience, the beauty of the Okavango and top level guiding. The riding and the horses are fabulous, the wildlife is incredible and the food (cooked over a log fire) is fantastic.  There are no vehicles involved and this along with working in partnership with the local community offers a genuinely “Green” experience. This is one of the most environmentally friendly safaris around.  Your luggage will be loaded onto mekoros or donkeys and transported to camp whilst you mount up and venture on horseback into the unknown!

The feeling of exploring this water wilderness on horseback is indescribable, in particular when you come face to face with your first elephants – an experience very different to viewing them from a vehicle! Before the sun sets you will ride into your secluded camp on a beautiful, remote island. There is no set itinerary during your safari with the location of the camp depending on water levels, wildlife movements and the length of your safari. Each location the camp moves to will be exquisite as there is a plentiful choice of beautiful tree lined islands.

A TYPICAL DAY

Wake up on a beautiful African morning, to the sound of the dawn chorus. Enjoy a light breakfast around the camp fire as dawn breaks.

The morning will be spent on horseback, following ancient elephant trails, searching for a variety of wildlife. Spotting for the prolific birdlife, and depending on the time of year, cantering through the recently flooded plains. Herds of buffalo might be found grazing, lone male elephants browsing, giraffes sauntering by and red lechwe splash through the water.

Return to camp for lunch and siesta in the dense shade of the giant jackalberry or leadwood trees.

In the afternoons, head out on a gentle evening ride, absorbing the Delta’s magic and listening to the sounds of the bush and the snorting and splashing of the horses. Enjoy Africa’s ‘golden hour’ where the wonderful afternoon light sets the landscape alight with beautiful colours.

Return to camp for a delicious alfresco dinner under the stars.

Occasionally guests (and horses) may need to rest, which is the perfect opportunity for a tranquil ride in a mekoro, the traditional way of traversing the glittering, lily-lined lagoons and waterways. It is a chance too, to venture out on foot to appreciate the smaller creatures that inhabit the bush – or to learn some rudimentary tracking skills.

No two days are the same and every day is a different adventure out across a new and intriguing landscape.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Escape the ordinary with this off-grid safari with exceptional guides.
  • Riding through the untouched scenery of the Okavango Delta, without another soul insight
  • Long free canters across the plains and splashing through flood waters
  • Being able to really absorb Africa’s wilderness through the private and exclusive set-up of fly-camping
  • Viewing the Okavango Delta’s abundant and varied wildlife

ACTIVITIES WHILE MOBILE FLY CAMPING IN THE OKAVANGO DELTA

Here are some of the unforgettable activities you can do while Mobile Fly Camping in the Okavango Delta of Botswana.

MEKORO RIDES

BUSH WALK

SUNDOWNERS

HORSE RIDING

DATES & RATES

There are a number of 7-night set date departures throughout the year for a minimum of 2 participants and a maximum of 8 – please enquire about availability.

7 nights: From USD $5510GBP £EUR €ZAR RAUD $ pp sharing
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2025 RATES

LOW SEASON

12 – 19 December 2025

21 – 28 December 2025

7 nights: USD $5510GBP £EUR €ZAR RAUD $ per person sharing


MID SEASON

08 – 15 November 2025

17 – 24 November 2025

7 nights: USD $6090GBP £EUR €ZAR RAUD $ per person sharing


HIGH SEASON

02 – 09 October 2025

11 – 18 October 2025

7 nights: USD $6860GBP £EUR €ZAR RAUD $ per person sharing

2026 RATES

LOW SEASON:

07 - 14 March 2026

16 - 23 March 2026

12 - 19 December 2026

7 nights: USD $5390GBP £EUR €ZAR RAUD $ per person sharing

MID SEASON:

01 - 08 April 2026

11 - 18 April 2026

02 - 09 May 2026

11 - 18 May 2026

24 - 31 May 2026

13 - 20 June 2026

14 - 21 November 2026

23 - 30 November 2026

7 nights: USD $6405GBP £EUR €ZAR RAUD $ per person sharing

HIGH SEASON:

11 - 18 July 2026

20 - 27 July 2026

15 - 22 August 2026

24 - 31 August 2026

12 - 19 September 2026

21 - 28 September 2026

10 – 17 October 2026

19 - 26 October 2026

7 nights: USD $7210GBP £EUR €ZAR RAUD $ per person sharing

EXTRAS - SUBJECT TO CHANGE

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Single supplement charged throughout the year if you are not willing to share a tent

2025: USD $910GBP £EUR €ZAR RAUD $

2026: USD $980GBP £EUR €ZAR RAUD $

TRANSFERS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

2026: USD $160GBP £EUR €ZAR RAUD $

Includes / Excludes

Price Includes:

  • All accommodation in lightweight tents
  • All meals and drinks
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Full safari team to set up camp and transport gear
  • Expert guiding
  • All horse riding on well-trained and responsive horses
  • Return road transfer from Maun Airport

Price Excludes:

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Comprehensive Travel and Medical Insurance
  • Premium Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
7 nights: From USD $5510GBP £EUR €ZAR RAUD $ pp sharing
USDGBPEURZARAUD

Includes / Excludes

Price Includes:

  • All accommodation in lightweight tents
  • All meals and drinks
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Full safari team to set up camp and transport gear
  • Expert guiding
  • All horse riding on well-trained and responsive horses
  • Return road transfer from Maun Airport

Price Excludes:

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Comprehensive Travel and Medical Insurance
  • Premium Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature

THE ACCOMMODATION

Mobile Camp

Rather than a permanent riding camp, a lightweight mobile camp is transported by a flotilla of mekoros (traditional dugout canoes) poled by members of the local community, into the Delta. In the dry season, the camp is moved by a group of enthusiastic pack donkeys. The emphasis is on the experience, the beauty of the Okavango and top level guiding.

Enjoy food cooked over an open fire. The camp is extremely comfortable, with guests in lightweight tents with standing room, stretcher beds and full linen made-up bed rolls. There will be one bucket shower and one short drop toilet per 4 guests.

THE DESTINATION

Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta is one of Africa’s unique treasures and is one of the most important and beautiful wildlife sanctuaries on the continent; often referred to as Africa’s ‘Eden’. The Delta experiences seasonal flooding with an influx of water from Angola, this influx reaches this part of the Delta between June and July. The peak flooding coincides with Botswana’s dry season, creating a safe haven and acting as a magnet for a huge variety of birds and mammals that migrate from the dry outskirts. A constant and reliable source of water all year round makes the Okavango Delta an ideal safari destination at any time of the year.

HOW WE CARE FOR OUR HORSES

Our horseback adventures are hand-picked for their quality and care of their horses. Here’s how the horses are kept in tip-top shape for your safaris. Our horses are on top of the hierarchy and receive very special care:

  • Saddles are checked regularly and tack cleaned daily
  • Horses have dedicated rest days each week and are on holiday 2 months per year
  • Our horses live out in a herd environment, allowing them to live as naturally as possible once they have carried you home safely

Please let us know if you have any more questions about this.

Horse care n the Okavango Delta

Mobile Fly Camping – Okavango Delta Horse Safari

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