Okavango Delta Horseback Safari
Explore Botswana's Untouched Wilderness from the Saddle

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Okavango Delta on an extraordinary horseback safari through one of Africa's most pristine and wildlife-rich ecosystems. Journey across shimmering floodplains, winding waterways, open grasslands, and ancient game trails, experiencing the Delta in a way that few travellers ever have. Riding on horseback allows you to quietly immerse yourself in nature while enjoying unforgettable encounters with the region's remarkable wildlife.

Your Safari Base

Bontsintsi Horse Safaris is located at Jumbo Junction, a secluded camp on the northern fringe of the Okavango Delta within the expansive NG12 Private Concession. Spanning more than 220,000 hectares of untouched wilderness, this exclusive area offers exceptional game viewing and a genuine off-the-beaten-track safari experience.

Your adventure begins at the comfortable base camp before venturing deeper into the Delta. From your second night onwards, you'll stay in remote mobile bush camps, surrounded by nature and sleeping beneath spectacular African night skies. Each day presents a new route through ever-changing landscapes, offering incredible riding, breathtaking scenery, and memorable wildlife encounters.

Beyond Horseback Riding

While riding is at the heart of the safari, guests can also enjoy a variety of authentic Delta experiences, including:

• Traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions
• Scenic motorboat cruises
• Catch-and-release fishing
• Guided game drives
• Walking safaris with experienced guides
• Exceptional birdwatching
• Conservation experiences with CLAWS and ECO-EXIST
• Visits to local villages and cultural communities
• Optional helicopter flights over the Okavango Delta (additional cost).

Suggested 6-Night Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival at Jumbo Junction

Arrive by charter aircraft before transferring to Jumbo Junction, where you'll meet your horse and safari guides. Enjoy a relaxed introductory ride to become familiar with your horse and the unique riding conditions of the Delta. The evening is spent around the campfire, enjoying delicious cuisine and preparing for the adventure ahead.

Day 2 – Riding into the Delta

After breakfast, depart on your first full-day horseback safari, travelling deep into the Okavango Delta through floodplains, waterways, and open wilderness. Stop beneath shady trees for brunch before continuing to your first mobile bush camp. End the day with a spectacular sunset over the wetlands followed by dinner around the campfire.

Day 3 – Discover the Wetlands

Begin the morning with another memorable horseback ride through the Delta's diverse landscapes before returning to camp for brunch and some time to unwind. In the afternoon, explore the waterways by traditional mokoro or enjoy a guided game drive, ending the day with sundowners surrounded by the beauty of the African wilderness.

Day 4 – Journey to Camp Two

Ride through remote wilderness as you make your way to a second mobile bush camp. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and time to relax before setting out on a guided nature walk or afternoon game drive. Spend another magical evening beneath a canopy of stars in the heart of the Delta.

Day 5 – Wildlife & Adventure

After an early morning ride, return to camp for lunch and a leisurely siesta during the warmest part of the day. Later, venture out on a game drive in search of the Delta's abundant wildlife before returning for dinner and a peaceful evening around the fire.

Day 6 – Return to Jumbo Junction

Enjoy a full-day horseback journey back towards Jumbo Junction, pausing beneath the trees for brunch along the way. At the picturesque Selinda Spillway, exchange your horse for a scenic boat cruise before completing the journey with a game drive back to camp. Celebrate your final evening with excellent food, great company, and unforgettable safari memories.

Day 7 – Departure

Depending on your departure time, enjoy one final Delta activity, such as a peaceful mokoro excursion or guided bush walk, before breakfast. Bid farewell to your horse, guides, and the extraordinary Okavango Delta as you transfer for your onward flight.

An Unforgettable African Safari

Combining exhilarating horseback riding, intimate bush camps, exceptional wildlife encounters, and classic Okavango Delta activities, Bontsintsi Horse Safaris offers an authentic wilderness experience unlike any other. From peaceful mokoro journeys and thrilling game drives to galloping across open floodplains, every day promises a new adventure in one of Africa's most remarkable natural destinations.