6 Day Okavango Delta Horseback Safari in Botswana
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6 Day Okavango Delta Horseback Safari in Botswana
An Extraordinary Horseback Adventure Through Botswana's Untamed Wilderness
Discover Botswana's Untamed Wilderness on Horseback
Bontsintsi Horse Safaris is based at Jumbo Junction, a remote camp situated on the northern edge of the Okavango Delta within the vast NG12 Concession. Covering more than 220,000 hectares of untouched wilderness, this exclusive private concession offers an authentic safari experience far from the crowds.
Your adventure begins at the comfortable base camp before venturing deeper into the Delta. From your second evening onwards, you'll stay in intimate mobile bush camps, sleeping beneath Africa's star-filled skies and waking each morning to the sounds of the wild.
Every day brings a new horseback journey through spectacular landscapes, where you'll ride alongside plains game and discover the extraordinary beauty of the Delta from the saddle.
More Than Just Horse Riding
While horseback safaris are the highlight of your journey, a variety of exciting activities add even more depth to your Okavango adventure, including:
- Traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions
- Scenic motorboat safaris
- Catch-and-release fishing
- Guided game drives
- Walking safaris with experienced guides
- Outstanding birdwatching opportunities
- Conservation experiences with CLAWS and ECO-EXIST
- Visits to local villages and cultural communities
- Optional scenic helicopter flights (available at an additional cost)
Included in the Horse Safari are:
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Tea, coffee, water and soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks - local beers, wine, and select spirits
- Horses, with all necessary tack
- Horse Riding activities and Non-rider activities
- (walking, game/night drives, boat cruises, mokoro
- trips)
- Solar power for lighting and charging cameras
- Government levies and national park fees
- Emergency medical evacuation.
Horse Safari Costs 2026 & 2027
1. October - 30. November 2026
- 4 Night Safari US$ 3,530.00 per person
- 6 Night Safari US$ 5,295.00 per person
- 8 Night Safari US$ 7,000.00 per person
1. December 2026 & March 2027
- 5 Night Safari US$ 3,225.00 per person
- 8 Night Safari US$ 5,040.00 per person
1. April 2027 & 1. October - 30 November 2027
- 5 Night Safari US$ 4,050.00 per person
- 8 Night Safari US$ 6,320.00 per person
1. May 2027 - 30. September 2027
- 5 Night Safari US$ 4,975.00 per person
- 8 Night Safari US$ 7,760.00 per person
Sample 6-Night Safari Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival at Jumbo Junction
Arrive by charter flight and transfer to Jumbo Junction, the home of Bontsintsi Horse Safaris. After settling into camp, enjoy a relaxed introductory ride designed to familiarise you with your horse and riding as a group. The evening is spent enjoying delicious cuisine, warm hospitality, and stories around the campfire before your adventure begins.
Day 2 – Into the Delta
Set off early for your first full day on horseback as you explore the heart of the Okavango Delta. Pause beneath towering indigenous trees for brunch and a midday rest before continuing to your first mobile bush camp. End the day watching the sun set across the wetlands before enjoying dinner around the fire.
Day 3 – Exploring the Wetlands
Begin the day with another rewarding horseback ride before returning to camp for brunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, experience the Delta from a different perspective with either a traditional mokoro excursion or a guided game drive, followed by sundowners overlooking the wilderness.
Day 4 – Journey to Mobile Camp Two
Ride through changing landscapes to your second bush camp, arriving in time for brunch and a well-earned rest. Later, enjoy a guided bush walk or afternoon game drive before another memorable evening beneath the African sky.
Day 5 – A Day of Adventure
After an early morning ride, spend the hottest part of the day relaxing at camp before heading out on an afternoon game drive in search of the Delta's remarkable wildlife. Return to camp for dinner and prepare for the final full day of riding.
Day 6 – Return to Base Camp
Embark on a full-day horseback journey back towards Jumbo Junction, stopping for brunch beneath shady trees along the way. At the Selinda Spillway, swap your saddle for a scenic boat cruise followed by a game drive back to camp, where a celebratory final evening awaits.
Day 7 – Farewell to the Delta
If time permits, enjoy a peaceful early morning mokoro excursion or guided bush walk before breakfast. Bid farewell to your guides, horses, and fellow travellers before your transfer for your onward journey.
A Safari Unlike Any Other
Combining exhilarating horseback adventures with classic Delta activities, luxurious bush camping, remarkable wildlife encounters, and genuine Botswana hospitality, Bontsintsi Horse Safaris offers an extraordinary journey through one of Africa's most iconic wilderness areas. Whether galloping across open floodplains, gliding silently through reed-lined channels in a mokoro, or relaxing beside a campfire beneath countless stars, every day promises a new and unforgettable adventure.
Accommodation & Camp Facilities: Stay in the Heart of the Okavango Delta
Bontsintsi Horse Safaris offers a unique collection of accommodation spread throughout the spectacular NG12 Concession, allowing guests to experience both the comfort of the permanent base camp and the adventure of remote mobile bush camps deep within the Okavango Delta.
Jumbo Junction – Base Camp
Your safari begins and ends at Jumbo Junction, the welcoming main camp designed to provide comfort and relaxation before and after your horseback adventure.
The camp accommodates a maximum of 16 guests, ensuring an intimate and personalised safari experience.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Family Chalets
- Two spacious family chalets
- Double or twin beds
- Additional stretcher beds and bed rolls available for children
- En-suite bathroom with shower
Luxury Safari Tents
- Six elevated Meru-style safari tents
- Twin or double-bed configuration
- En-suite bathroom with double shower, washbasins, and toilet
- Raised wooden platforms offering comfort and wonderful views of the surrounding wilderness
In-Room Amenities
Every chalet and safari tent has been thoughtfully equipped for a comfortable stay and includes:
- 220V power outlets for charging electronic devices
- Luxury bathroom amenities, including soap, conditioning shampoo, hand wash, body lotion with insect repellent, and shower caps
- Comfortable beds with quality linen
- Secure storage for valuables available in the camp office
Main Camp Facilities
The central lodge is built beneath a large traditional thatched roof and overlooks a picturesque lagoon, creating the perfect place to relax between safari activities.
Facilities include:
- Spacious dining area
- Fully stocked bar
- Comfortable lounge
- Small library
- Refreshing plunge pool
- Traditional open-air boma for evening campfires, sunset drinks, and spectacular stargazing beneath Botswana's clear night skies
Getting to Bontsintsi Horse Safaris By Air
Guests typically arrive via Seronga Airstrip, followed by a scenic 25-minute game-viewing road transfer to Jumbo Junction.
Approximate flight times:
- Maun: 45 minutes
- Kasane: 90 minutes
Private helicopters can also land at the camp's dedicated helipad by prior arrangement.
Getting there By Boat
Guests travelling by self-drive vehicle to Sepupa can enjoy a scenic 1 to 1½-hour boat cruise across the beautiful Okavango Panhandle to Seronga, where they will be met for the final 25-minute vehicle transfer to camp.
Access By Road
Self-drive guests can travel from Maun via Shakawe, crossing the new bridge before continuing along approximately two hours of gravel road to the camp. The total driving time is around 4 to 5 hours, with clear directional signage leading to Jumbo Junction.
Whether arriving by light aircraft, boat, helicopter, or road, the journey to Bontsintsi Horse Safaris is all part of the adventure, offering guests an unforgettable introduction to the magnificent wilderness of the Okavango Delta.
5-Night Okavango Delta Horseback Safari
An Extraordinary Horseback Adventure Through Botswana's Untamed Wilderness
Discover the Okavango Delta from a unique perspective as you journey on horseback through one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas. Ride across shimmering floodplains, winding waterways, open grasslands, and remote islands while enjoying unforgettable wildlife encounters, spectacular scenery, and authentic bush camps beneath star-filled African skies.
Your adventure begins at Jumbo Junction, where you'll meet your horse and your experienced safari guides before setting off on an introductory ride through the surrounding floodplains.
The first day is designed to build confidence between horse and rider while introducing you to the unique riding conditions of the Okavango Delta. Expect plenty of water crossings as you splash through channels and wetlands, with exciting opportunities for relaxed canters whenever t
After breakfast, ride deep into the untouched wilderness of the Okavango Delta as your horse carries you across crystal-clear channels, lush floodplains, and open grasslands.
Along the way, you may encounter zebra, red lechwe, hippos, elephants, and an extraordinary variety of birdlife, while fish eagles soar overhead and colourful kingfishers dart across the waterways.
Whenever conditions allow, enjoy exhilarating canters across the open plains before arrivi
Wake to the sounds of the Delta before setting off on another memorable morning ride through ever-changing landscapes.
Today's route leads across drier grasslands and stretches of soft Kalahari sand, offering wonderful riding conditions while still crossing numerous waterways along the way.
Wildlife sightings vary every day but may include elephants, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, hippos, numerous antelope species, and abundant birdlife. Every ride offers
Another unforgettable day begins as you ride further into this remarkable wilderness, following ancient game paths through grasslands, floodplains, and secluded waterways.
Every bend offers the possibility of another memorable wildlife encounter as experienced guides interpret the fascinating tracks and signs left by the Delta's many inhabitants.
Following a bush breakfast beneath the trees, return to camp for lunch and a leisurely afternoon.
Later, board a boat
Enjoy one final horseback safari through the magnificent Okavango Delta, making the most of your last morning surrounded by one of Africa's greatest wilderness areas.
Pause for breakfast beneath the trees before returning to camp for lunch and time to relax before beginning your ride back to Jumbo Junction.
Before heading home, you'll experience one last splash through the Delta's sparkling waterways—a fitting farewell to this extraordinary adventure.
Back at base
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to your guides, your horse, and the magnificent Okavango Delta.
Depart carrying memories of thrilling rides, incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and the unique freedom that only a horseback safari can offer—an adventure that will stay with you long after you've left Africa behind.