The seasonal Okavango Delta is flooded annually by the great Okavango River, which flows inland from Angola into the vast Kalahari Desert – never finding the sea but instead forming a great inland delta, whose waters are absorbed by the dry Kalahari Desert, making it one of the great natural wonders of the world and an amazing water wilderness and wetlands ecosystem.
Awake early each morning to ride with herds of giraffe or zebra across the vast open flood plains, track elephant or buffalo from island to island, canter and splash with game through the lagoons of the delta or simply watch the setting sun whilst listening to the calls of lion and hyena.
On rides expect to see most of the Big 5 – especially lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo – as well as zebra, giraffe, hyena, baboons, wildebeest, tsessebe, jackal, crocodiles, red lechwe, reedbuck, impala, kudu, monkeys, warthog, mongoose, steenbok, porcupine and many other species. You will be accompanied by a lead guide and back-up guide on all rides to ensure your safety. As all rides take place during the cooler hours of the day, when the game is most active, there is plenty of time to relax and cool off in the swimming pool between rides.
If you are adventurous, it is also possible to extend your holiday by 2 nights and ride deep into the delta to a remote wilderness fly-camp, overlooking a hippo pool (with domed tents). Vehicle-based game and night drives are also available, as well as guided walks. In the flood season boat & mekoro canoe game viewing is also available. Each evening, dine unforgettably under the stars!
No single supplement is charged, provided you are willing to share. Please let us know if you are not, in which case a 50% single supplement will apply.
Non-riders: A variety of activities are available for non-riding partners including game drives, bird walks, night drives, seasonal boating, mekoro canoes and fishing.