Horseback riding in Okavango Delta, Botswana

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Okavango Big Five Safari


What to Bring for Okavango Big Five Safari


Luggage must be packed in soft sided bags only! Air transfers are in light charter aircraft - there is a weight restriction of 20 kg, including hand luggage, per person! We recommend all riding equipment/clothing be carried in hand luggage in case of lost luggage. Any extra luggage can be left with our office in Maun.

Riding clothes should be in neutral, khaki or bush colours, no red or white if possible.

Laundry is done daily in camp but not when moving to fly camp. All laundry is washed by hand by camp staff. Ladies underwear and other personal items may not be sent to the laundry. Washing powder is provided in the bathrooms. Soap, Shampoo, hair conditioner, and body lotion is provided in Kujwana camp. Bedrolls are complete with sheets, duvet and towels provided. A medical kit is kept in the camp.

A limited assortment of half chaps and riding gloves are kept in the camp for loan. Please let us know at the time of booking if you wish to borrow any items.

What to Bring
- Jodpurs or riding jeans: at least two pairs!
- Half or full leather chaps
- Light cotton pants to wear under chaps and or evenings
- Shorts for the midday break
- Helmet
- Riding shoes
- Riding gloves

- Long-sleeve shirt
- T-shirts
- Sweatshirt
- Warm jacket (April to September)
- Plastic poncho for rainy season
- Pants for evenings
- Swimsuit
- Kikoi or sarong
- Socks- 2 changes per day
- Rubber Flip Flop -1 pair
- Sneakers: when not riding
- Hat -wide brim /straw for shade

- Sunglasses
- Suntan lotion
- Lip balm
- Insect repellent
- Antihistamine cream, medication, and malaria pills
- Bumbag (Fanny Pack)
- Camera and film
- Binoculars
- Flashlight and spare batteries
- Recharging batteries: facilities are available at Kujwana camp. Power point is British and Botswana (three prong round, or three prong square)

-For Extra Spending: accept cash USD, GBP and credit cards (charge 5% for any transaction)
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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
Introduction
Day to Day Itinerary
Rates | Dates
Accommodation
Non Rider Itinerary
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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