If, like me, you're an avid horseman, the words "African Horse Safari" evokes a profound joy riding you probably make you what needed to fulfill that dream come true plans. A horseback safari in a game rich private concession in the watery depths of the Okavango Delta in Botswana is a unique experience.
Imagine galloping along in front by a flat alluvial plain next to a herd of giraffes, you can see in amazement of their slow movement speed gallop and you wonder what else you can experience something of this magnitude in this remote wilderness! The close encounters with wildlife experience from the saddle you can feel a part of wild nature.
Horse riding, safaris in Africa is an award winning horse safari operator at Macatoo camp on the west side of the Okavango Delta on. The camp has 6 spacious, classic African safari-style tents, each with two single beds and its own en-suite shower and toilet. Oil lanterns light the tents at night. Centrally there is a large mess tent with sofas, books and games, a terrace, from where you can enjoy the magnificent sunsets and distant, a private pool. The meals are cooked on an open fire and taste delicious. It is here the horse crazy to meet people from all over the world to share this wonderful wildlife experience.
To a horse in a Big 5 Safari Wildlife Area to join (lion, rhino, elephant, leopard and buffalo area), one must be very competent in the horse's back. You need to be sure to keep with the group, which is capable of riding at all gaits, rising to the trot and controlling your horse at a gallop. You may be required to gallop out of trouble will be, so even beginners are not allowed to ride. However, you are still welcome at the camp, if you're not an experienced rider. Other gaming activities are the partners of this horse-mad man offered.
Going on safari on horseback riding means that you will be 4 to 6 hours per day in the desert viewing various species of game from the back of the horse. A maximum of 7 guests will have a safari. The horse are well trained, sure-footed and fit and you will be matched up with a horse in the correct size and temperament for you.
Qualify experienced field guides will lead you on horseback through the delta of the interpretation of the complicated language of the African bush, reading tracks and signs left by wildlife and post them on this classic close up sighting. The guides have many years experience of living in the bush and when something goes, bump in the night, it's always nice to know that they are nearby to rescue you.
Macatoo Camp is a remote wilderness camp in the Okavango Delta and the path can only be done by light aircraft flight from Maun or Kasane. The combination of this safari camp with a couple of nights at the mighty Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe provides an interesting and varied route.
