13-Day Best of Botswana by Horseback
You begin at Limpopo Horse Back Safaris in the Tuli Block. The Classic Tuli Safari is a seven-night trip of discovery, enjoy comfortable walk-in tents and two nights spent under the stars. The next leg of the expedition is in the Okavango Delta, an area of incredible game viewing and untouched vistas. Prepare for riding alongside antelope and get up-close with the kings of all the beasts. The five night explorer trip is just the right amount of horseback adventure to quench that safari thirst.
Tour Summary
You'll go to South Africa & Botswana
You'll visit Johannesburg, Mashatu GR, Okavango Delta & Maun
This tour starts in Johannesburg & ends in Maun - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be run exclusively for you. Transfers and game drives at private camps will be shared.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 12 years
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, horseback safaris, nature hikes/walks, canoe/mokoro safaris, boat trip & mountain bike safaris
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle, normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
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1-7 |
Limpopo Valley Horse Safari
Luxury tented camp inside Mashatu GR
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All Meals Included |
8-12 |
Okavango Horse Safafris
Luxury tented camp inside Okavango Delta
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All Meals Included |
13 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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Breakfast & Lunch Included |
Arrival
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1-7 Ride amongst the elephants of the Tuli Block
You will be met at the airport and transferred by charter flight to your first lodge. The richly endowed Mashatu Game Reserve sits in the eastern corner of Botswana, in a region known as the Tuli Block. Horse-power is the focus of this safari, though non-riders are also welcome and may take part in game drives, bush walks and even cycling activities. Enjoy mobile fly camping and sitting around the campfire. This is the real-deal for those seeking a true down-to-earth adventure in the raw African bush.
The beauty of a mobile safari is that the scenery is constantly shifting. One day you may explore an archeological site or historic battle ground, or find yourself beneath the towering monolith of a baobab. Another day you will canter through open savanna and tramp through the Limpopo, stop to catch your breath and take it all in at sunset, gin and tonic in hand.
Main Destination: | Mashatu Game Reserve |
Best Time to Visit
May to September (Winter)
High Season
July to December (Higher rates apply but not busy)
Best Weather
March to May (Fresh after rain and less hot) Wildlife in Mashatu Game Reserve
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Lion
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Hippo
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Wild Dog
Occasional
Cheetah
Rare
White Rhino
None
Black Rhino
None
Buffalo
None
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Accommodation: | Limpopo Valley Horse Safari
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 8-12 Experience the Okavango Delta by Horse
You'll then be transferred to your next lodge by charter. This five day trip between two camps has it all. Over the five days the safari takes you from their main camp, Kujwana, to their second camp, Mokolowane, with incredible riding (6hours of it to be exact) between the two. But don't be daunted by the amount of riding, the two days spent in the saddle there and back are well equipped with scenic picnic lunches and camp beds for mid day siestas, or a dip in the river. This holiday is all about relaxing and riding, interspersed with game drives or mokoro (traditional dugout canoes) trips through the peaceful waterways of the delta.
Aside from the magnificent rides you'll be doing each day there are also opportunities to explore the delta either on a game drive or from a mokoro, a traditional dugout canoe. Like the horse rides, the mokoros allow you to gently meander along the waterways with little noise or disturbance to the game.
Main Destination: | Okavango Delta |
Best Time to Visit
July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season
July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy)
Best Weather
May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Okavango Delta
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Buffalo
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Abundant
Lion
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Wild Dog
Occasional
White Rhino
Rare
Black Rhino
Rare
Cheetah
Rare
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Accommodation: | Okavango Horse Safafris
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 13 End in Maun Airport
You will be transferred by charter to the airport for your onward journey.
Main Destination: | Maun Airport |
Accommodation: | No accommodation |
Meals & Drinks: |
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End of tour
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
- This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
- Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Rates Per Person
Start dates |
Solo 1 room
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2+ people Sharing rooms
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Jan 1, 2020 - Mar 25, 2020
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$11749
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$8007
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Mar 26, 2020 - Apr 22, 2020
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$12468
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$8551
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Apr 23, 2020 - Jul 10, 2020
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$13090
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$9406
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Jul 11, 2020 - Nov 20, 2020
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$13253
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$9951
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Nov 21, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
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$12794
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$8862
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts in Johannesburg, South Africa and ends in Maun, Botswana
This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help
Fly to O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB - Check price) in Johannesburg
Fly back from Maun Airport (MUB - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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