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Botswana
OKAVANGO HORSEBACK SAFARI
This vast inland delta, one of Southern Africa's most enigmatic river systems, lies like an emerald jewel on the edge of the great Kalahari desert, an astonishing maze of papyrus lined waterways, meadows and woodland rich in birdlife and game.
On horseback you can venture further into the delta and get closer to the wildlife than you can on foot. Imagine yourself mounted high above the long grass and reeds watching great herds of zebra, wildebeest and lechwe as they move across golden floodplains and the breathtaking excitement when your silent progress along game trails used only by the animals brings you upon a herd of buffalo or a family group of elephant.
Cantering alongside the elegant motion of a giraffe is an experience you will never forget and the only sounds you will hear, as the wind soughs though the long grass and rattles the palms, are the fisheagle's haunting cry, the splash of a disappearing crocodile and the faraway drumming of hooves.
As the blood red sun drops into the black of night, the hyena'' whoop-de-whoop and the lion's roar accompany your fireside reverie and a hippo's watery grunt punctuates your dreams. This is as close to nature as you will ever get.
ACCOMMODATION:
You are collected from the nearest airfield and taken to base camp by vehicle.
Accommodation at base camp consists of comfortable tents each with veranda and
en-suite bathrooms.
Moklowane Camp: Moklowane Camp is situated on the Matsibi River 15 km North West of Baobab Camp.
Kiri Fly
Camp: Kiri Fly Camp is north east of Kujwana camp in the permanent
water line of the delta.
THE SAFARIS:
Small groups of riders are taken, up to 8 guests at one time and 5, 7 or 10 day itineraries are offered. Between 4-6 hours are spent in the saddle a day, while afternoons can be spent at leisure, swimming, taking game drives or bird walks. more...
HOW TO GET THERE:
Air Botswana fly from either Johannesburg, Gaborone or Victoria Falls and Air Namibia from Windhoek into Maun. We can book all Air Botswana flights. We arrange transfer by light aircraft from Maun to the nearest airstrip (seat rate on our price list). Clients are collected from the airstrip and transferred by 4x4 vehicle to camp. Please remember that internal transfer light aircraft have a luggage weight restriction of 12 -15kg.
WEATHER CONDITIONS:
Summer months are September to April. October, November and February are the hottest months, with temperatures varying from 12 degrees C and peaking to 38 degrees C at midday. The rains can start in October, with the occasional thundershower. December to February are the wettest months. Winter is May to the end of August. No rain. Evening and early mornings are cold. Temperature varies from 8 degrees C to 24 degrees C at midday.
Kujwana camp is situated on the Xudum river south west of chiefs Island in the Okavango Delta. The camp accommodates a maximum of 8 to 10 guests in spacious safari tent each with bathrooms en-suite (bush style). Fixed departure dates are published with a 5 and 10 night safari offering the opportunity to explore the three main river systems in this area, the Xudum, Matsebi and the Kiri river. An area of over 2500 sq. km it is rich in wildlife and variety of fauna and flora. The areas between the three rivers contrast greatly and support different species of game and birds. top
Moklowane Camp is situated on the Matsibi River 15 km North West of Baobab Camp. This camp consists of tree houses situated 2 metres off the ground, giving the guests a unique experience of sleeping in the open but being perfectly safe. Ablutions are on ground level with bucket and pulley showers and flush loos behind each tree house. top
Kiri Fly Camp is north east of Kujwana camp in the permanent water line of the delta. This camp is temporary and the site moves according to access with water levels. Deep lagoons and papyrus beds this is a good area for hippo and
lechwe, as well as buffalo and other big game. The camp consists of walk in dome tents, private ablutions, mess tent etc. The term Fly camp means temporary camp easily moved ( from the days when you moved your fly sheet rather than you whole tent). top
2008 DEPARTURE DATES
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5 NIGHT SAFARIS |
10 NIGHT SAFARIS |
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DATE |
IN |
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OUT |
DATE |
IN |
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OUT |
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March |
1 |
dept |
6 |
March |
1 |
dept |
11 |
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6 |
dept |
11 |
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|
14 |
dept |
19 |
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14 |
dept |
24 |
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19 |
dept |
24 |
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|
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|
27 |
dept |
1 |
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April |
1 |
dept |
6 |
April |
27/3 |
dept |
6 |
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|
9 |
dept |
14 |
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9 |
dept |
19 |
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14 |
dept |
19 |
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|
22 |
dept |
27 |
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22 |
dept |
2/5 |
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27 |
dept |
2/5 |
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May |
4 |
dept |
9 |
May |
4 |
dept |
14 |
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9 |
dept |
14 |
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16 |
dept |
21 |
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21 |
dept |
31 |
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21 |
dept |
26 |
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26 |
dept |
31 |
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June |
3 |
dept |
8 |
June |
3 |
dept |
13 |
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|
8 |
dept |
13 |
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16 |
dept |
21 |
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16 |
dept |
26 |
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21 |
dept |
26 |
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July |
29/6 |
dept |
4 |
July |
29/6 |
dept |
9 |
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|
4 |
dept |
9 |
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|
12 |
dept |
17 |
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12 |
dept |
22 |
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|
17 |
dept |
22 |
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August |
25/7 |
dept |
30/7 |
August |
25/7 |
dept |
4 |
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|
30/7 |
dept |
4 |
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|
|
|
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|
7 |
dept |
12 |
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7 |
dept |
17 |
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|
12 |
dept |
17 |
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|
20 |
dept |
25 |
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20 |
dept |
30 |
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|
25 |
dept |
30 |
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Sept |
2 |
dept |
7 |
Sept |
2 |
dept |
12 |
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|
7 |
dept |
12 |
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|
15 |
dept |
20 |
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15 |
dept |
25 |
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|
20 |
dept |
25 |
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Oct |
28/9 |
dept |
3 |
Oct |
28/9 |
dept |
8 |
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|
3 |
dept |
8 |
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|
|
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|
11 |
dept |
16 |
|
11 |
dept |
21 |
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|
16 |
dept |
21 |
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|
|
24 |
dept |
29 |
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Nov |
3 |
dept |
8 |
Nov |
3 |
dept |
13 |
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|
8 |
dept |
13 |
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|
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|
16 |
dept |
21 |
|
16 |
dept |
26 |
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|
21 |
dept |
26 |
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2008 RATES
Not included Air transfers, gratuities.
KUJWANA CAMP, MOKOLWANE CAMP, FLY CAMP
A 5, 7 or 10 night safari combining 2 or 3 of the above camps. Low Season
(March -1st June, November)
For a 5, 7 or 10 night safari: including drinks, concession fees and government 10% VAT
|
Currency |
Price per person per night |
|
GBP |
352.00 |
|
USD |
684.00 |
|
EURO |
473.00 |
High Season
(June - 31st
October)
For a 5,
7 or 10 night safari: including drinks, concession fees and government 10%
VAT
|
Currency |
Price per person per night |
|
GBP |
396.00 |
|
USD |
770.00 |
|
EURO |
532.00 |
High season weight Supplement
Over 200 lbs. (14 stone, or 90kg) a supplement of 50% will be charged for an extra horse. The weight limit remains 210lbs(15stone or 95kg)
Includes: all accommodation, meals, drinks supplied locally, guiding, riding, game drives, walks & mokorors and concession fees
Extras:
Air Transfers, Staff gratuities.
Single supplement:
50% (only applicable if unwilling to share)
Air
Transfer
Maun,
Camp return (inclusive of Botswana Government 10% VAT):
Single supplement where applicable 50%
This includes helicopter transfer from Xaxaba (8 minute scenic flight over
the delta) either on arrival or departure.
|
Currency |
Price per person |
|
GBP |
170.00 |
|
USD |
290.00 |
|
EURO |
225.00 |
HORESBACK SAFARIS – OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA
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