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Okavango Big Five Safari


Itinerary for Okavango Big Five Safari




Sample Itinerary: 6-day program - subject to changes

Day 1 (Sunday): Arrival
You are met at Maun Airport before a 25 minute transfer by helicopter straight into camp, or by light aircraft to Pompom airstrip, which is then roughly an hour’s drive to camp by vehicle or boat. Once you arrive in camp you will be given time to settle in before lunch and an introduction talk with demonstration on tack and advice on game viewing from horseback. This is followed by an orientation ride (about 1-2 hours).
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Kujwana Camp


Day 2 (Monday): Xudum Ride
Wake up each day is 30 minutes before dawn to ensure best game viewing. After breakfast, a morning ride in the Xudum area, wading through lush green malapos that lead you from island to island, surprising a timid reedbuck
out his dense cover on a heavily wooded island, or enjoy the herds of lechwe and zebra moving through the open spaces.
In the afternoon head out for a peaceful mokoro expedition on the river and enjoy the tranquility of the Delta from our dug out canoes. Enjoy the beautiful colours of the Delta as the sun starts to sink behind the horizon.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Kujwana Camp


Day 3 (Tuesday): Qwaapu Ride & Game Drive
A full morning ride heading to the east exploring the Qwaapu area – a different river system with exciting game viewing opportunities and a different landscape.
Return to camp for lunch followed by a siesta.
Afternoon game drive with sunset drinks, followed by a bush dinner and an evening night drive.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Kujwana Camp


Day 4 (Wednesday): Mastsebe River Exploration
A full day ride from Kujwana Camp, of approximately 30km heading northwest. The route moves through open floodplains and scattered islands towards the Matsebe river system, where you will see a wide variety of game.
A picnic lunch is served on a shady island followed by siesta with camp beds, maybe a swim, and then a further 2 hours ride in the afternoon. Arrive at back at Kujwana Camp at sunset and enjoy a refreshing drink as you admire the stunning views over the floodplain.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Kujwana Camp


Day 5 (Thursday): Matsebi River Ride & Game Drive
A full morning ride exploring the southern Matsebi area. This ride moves through a variety of game areas fording the Matsebi River through numerous hippo channels.
Afternoon a game drive or power boat to hippo pans; a great area for bush walks and tracking. The vehicle drops;you off and you can walk to the platforms for Sunset drinks. The platforms are 4 meters above the ground, camouflaged by a canopy of mangosteen trees. Enjoy the great view and wildlife moving freely below you.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Kujwana Camp


Day 6 (Friday): Departure 
Early morning game ride out of Kujwana camp if flight times permit. Guests leave after breakfast. One hour’s game drive to the nearest airstrip for transfer by light aircraft into Maun or a 20 minute helicopter ride.
Meals included: Breakfast



Sample Itinerary: 8-day program -
subject to changes

Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival
You are met at Maun Airport before a 25 minute transfer by helicopter straight into camp, or by light aircraft to Pompom airstrip, which is then roughly an hour’s drive to camp by vehicle or boat. Once you arrive in camp you will be given time to settle in before lunch and an introduction talk with demonstration on tack and advice on game viewing from horseback. This is followed by an orientation ride for approximately 1 – 2 hours.
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Kujwana Camp


Day 2 (Sunday): Qwaapu Ride
Wake up each day is 1 hour before dawn to ensure best game viewing. You start with a full morning ride heading to the east exploring the Qwaapu area – a different river system with exciting game viewing opportunities and a different landscape.
In the afternoon head out for a peaceful mokoro expedition up the river and enjoy the tranquility of the Delta from our dug out canoes. Enjoy the beautiful colours of the Delta as the sun starts to sink behind the horizon.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Kujwana Camp


Day 3 (Monday): Morning Ride & Game Drive
After breakfast, a morning ride in the Xudum area, wading through lush green malapos that lead you from island to island, surprising a timid reedbuck out his dense cover on a heavily wooded island, or enjoy the herds of lechwe and zebra moving through the open spaces.
Return to camp for lunch followed by a siesta. Afternoon game drive with sunset drinks, dinner in the bush and evening night drive with a spot light to end.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Kujwana Camp


Day 4 (Tuesday): Matsebe River Ride
A full day ride from Kujwana Camp, of approximately 30km heading northwest. The route moves through open floodplains and scattered islands towards the Matsebe river system, where you will see a wide variety of game.
A picnic lunch is served on a shady island followed by siesta with camp beds, maybe a swim, and then a further 2 hours ride to in the afternoon. Arrive at back at Kujwana Camp at sunset and enjoy a refreshing drink as you admire the stunning views over the floodplain.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Kujwana Camp


Day 5 (Wednesday): Kujwana Ride & Mokolowane Game Drive
Today you'll spend the morning on horseback, exploring the open plains to the south of the camp.
After lunch and a siesta, you'll game drive Northwest to our sister camp, Mokolowane (Mok), and stay overnight in its beautiful stilted accommodation which is raised up to be above the highest water.
The Mok experience specialises in predator viewing - lion and leopard are frequently seen and an afternoon game drive looking for these predators is often rewarded.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at
Mokolowane Camp

Day 6 (Thursday): Game Drive to Kujwana & Afternoon Ride
Rising early, back in the game drive vehicle by dawn, ready to head out to look for lions and leopards in the area surrounding Mokolowane. After the thrill of watching predators in the wild, head back to Mok for lunch overlooking over the floodplains.
After lunch return to Kujwana with a game drive, with time for a short siesta before getting back in the saddle to explore the immediate area around camp on horseback.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Kujwana Camp


Day 7 (Friday): Xudum Ride
An option of another full day ride exploring the Xudum area - picnic lunch along the way. The ride covers around 35 km, with 4 hours ridden in the morning and two hours in the afternoon.
This ride moves through a variety of game areas fording the Xudum River through numerous hippo channels.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Kujwana Camp


Day 8 (Saturday): Departure 
Early morning game ride out of Kujwana camp if flight times permit. Guests leave after breakfast. One hour’s game drive to the nearest airstrip for transfer by light aircraft into Maun or a 20 minute helicopter ride.
Meals included: Breakfast

Note: We reserve the right to alter the itinerary according to water levels and game movements. Mokoros (dugout Canoes) are offered as an activity depending on water levels.



Non-Riding Activities
Although our priority is riding, we offer alternative activities during the afternoons that are not day rides. A 6-hour morning can be tiring so afternoons are spent at leisure with evening bird walks or mokoro rides (water levels permitting). Afternoon game drives and night spotting are also offered.

Non-Riders 
We can accommodate non-riders but they must be booked in as such. 
We offer exciting walking itineraries combining two or three of our camps, as well as non-riding itineraries for those accompanying a riding party. Non-riding guests will meet up with riding parties at every meal and for every non-riding activity, so you won’t feel left out! These itineraries are built entirely around you to fit in with your requirements.
With your very own guide, our non-riding itineraries are put together on a case by case basis, depending on the interests of individuals and the time of year. However they often include the following:
- walking safaris
- land-rover driven safaris
- power boat safaris
- mokoro expeditions
- bush-craft lessons
For more information about our non-riding safari itineraries contact us, and we can put together and itinerary just for you.
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Okavango Big Five Safari
Tour Code: IT-BORT01
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : Available all Year

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Exceptional
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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Season Tour Dates  Min / MaxReserve
C 2024 01/27 - 02/03 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low Season) 2 /8 Expired
C 2024 02/03 - 02/10 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low Season) 2 /8 Expired
C 2024 02/10 - 02/17 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low Season) 2 /8 Expired
C 2024 02/17 - 02/24 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low Season) 2 /8 Expired
C 2024 02/24 - 03/02 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low Season) 2 /8 Expired
C 2024 03/02 - 03/09 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low Season) 2 /8 Expired
C 2024 03/09 - 03/16 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low Season) 2 /8 Expired
C 2024 03/16 - 03/23 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low Season) 2 /8 Expired
C 2024 03/23 - 03/30 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low Season) 2 /8 Expired
B 2024 03/30 - 04/06 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 04/06 - 04/13 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 04/13 - 04/20 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 04/20 - 04/27 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 04/27 - 05/04 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 05/04 - 05/11 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 05/11 - 05/18 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 05/18 - 05/25 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 05/25 - 06/01 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 06/01 - 06/08 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 06/08 - 06/15 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 06/15 - 06/22 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 06/22 - 06/29 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 06/29 - 07/06 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 07/06 - 07/13 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 07/13 - 07/20 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 07/20 - 07/27 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 07/27 - 08/03 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 08/03 - 08/10 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 08/10 - 08/17 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 08/17 - 08/24 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 08/24 - 08/31 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 08/31 - 09/07 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 09/07 - 09/14 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 09/14 - 09/21 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 09/21 - 09/28 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 09/28 - 10/05 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 10/05 - 10/12 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 10/12 - 10/19 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 10/19 - 10/26 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 10/26 - 11/02 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 11/02 - 11/09 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 11/09 - 11/16 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 11/16 - 11/23 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 11/23 - 11/30 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid Season) 2 /8 Reserve
C 2024 11/30 - 12/07 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low Season) 2 /8 Reserve
C 2024 12/14 - 12/21 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low Season) 2 /8 Reserve
C 2024 12/17 - 12/24 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low Season) 2 /8 Reserve
C 2024 12/21 - 12/28 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low Season) 2 /8 Reserve
C 2024 12/28 - 01/04 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low Season) 2 /8 Reserve
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Tack: English leather saddles to a very high...
Horses: American Saddler, Arabs, Boerperds, Dr...
Pace: The terrain offers a wide range of pac...
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Maun, Kasane
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