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Ride with Lucinda Green in the Okavango Delta
We are running an exclusive holiday with Okavango Horse Safaris who operate exhilarating riding safaris in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. The trip will be hosted by six-times Badminton champion Lucinda Green, who has ridden in Kenya a number of times, but this will be her first safari to Botswana. Aside from her obvious riding talents, Lucinda is a friendly and amusing host, and her presence will add a unique dimension to the trip.
If you have always wanted to go on a riding safari but needed an excuse to travel with like minded people then this could be the perfect holiday.
Aardvark Safaris is holding 8 places on this 7 night African riding safari departing on 6th November, please contact Alice on 01578 760222 or alice@aardvarksafaris.com for further information.
The itinerary is likely to follow the route outlined below:
Okavango Horse Safari Itinerary – Lucinda Green, November 2009
Day 1, Saturday 7th November 2009
Kujwana Camp
You are met at Maun Airport by our representative and transferred by light aircraft to Xudum airstrip, a 25 minute flight. You are then transferred into the camp by vehicle which takes approximately 1 hour. (Game viewing). Alternatively you would be transferred by light aircraft to Xaxacaba Airstrip where you would be met by the helicopter, a 12 minute scenic flights would bring you directly into camp. Lunch and an introduction talk with demo on tack advice on game viewing from horseback. This is followed by an orientation ride for approximately 1 - 2 hours.
Day 2, Sunday 8th November 2009
Kujwana Camp
Morning game ride in the Xudum area. Wake up is 1 hour before dawn to ensure best game viewing. Wade through lush green malapos that lead you from island to island. Surprise a timid reedbuck out his dense cover on a heavily wooded island, or enjoy the herds of lechwe & zebra moving through the open spaces. Return to camp for lunch. Siesta. Afternoon game drive with sunset drinks & evening night drive with a spotlight.
Day 3, Monday 9th November 2009
Mokolwane Camp
Move from Kujwana to Mokolwane camp. This is approximately 30km ride heading north west. The route moves through open floodplains and scattered islands towards the Matsebe river system. A picnic lunch is served on a shady island 2 hours ride from Mokolwane camp. Arrive sunset.
Day 4, Tuesday 10th November 2009
Mokolwane Camp
A morning break from riding and the chance to explore this area on foot. The morning will be spent with a game walk, taking in the various paths and molapos to the north of Mokolwane Camp. Stumble across a hippo pool and spend some time under his watchful gaze. This is also the opportunity to hone those tracker instincts and learn more about the traditional uses of flora of the area. Return to camp after a swim in time for lunch and a siesta. Afternoon game ride of 11/2-2 hours.
Day 5, Wednesday 11th November 2009
Mokolwane Camp
Morning game ride. This camp is on the Matsebe river system and features wide open flood plains interspersed with Mokolwane palms - favorite food of elephant & baboon. Good area for plains game.
Afternoon: 1 - 2 hour mokoro on the waterways surrounding the camp, a great birding opportunity and often a chance to catch elephants playing in the watery pools along the way.
Day 6, Thursday 12th November 2009
Kujwana Camp
A full day riding from Mokolwane to Kujwana with a picnic lunch along away. A 40 Km ride with 4 hours ridden in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. This ride moves through a variety of game areas fording the Xudum river at numerous hippo channels. Arrive Kujwana on sunset.
Day 7, Friday 13th November 2009
Kujwana Camp
Ride east towards Beacon and Lion island. These are two very large islands in the area which are cut off from Kujwana by the Xwaapu river. The area is criss-crossed with game paths leading you through a chain of rain pans. This is a great contrast to the open flood plains. Mapane forests and Acacia woodlands offer a good variety of food for kudu and giraffe. Breeding herds of elephant enjoy the security of the dense forest and should the pans be holding water zebra, wildebeest and buffalo will also be seen.
Day 8, Saturday 14th November 2009
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.
NB. Okavango Horse Safaris reserves 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.
KUJWANA CAMP
Kujwana camp is situated on the Xudum river south west of Chiefs Island in the Okavango Delta. The camp accommodates a maximum of 8 to 10 guests in spacious safari tent each with bathrooms en-suite. Fixed departure dates are published with a 5 and 10 night safari offering the opportunity to explore the three main river systems in this area, the Xudum, Matsebi and the Kiri river. An area of over 2500 sq. km it is rich in wildlife and variety of fauna and flora. The areas between the three rivers contrast greatly and support different species of game and birds.
MOKOLWANE CAMP
Mokolwane camp is north west of Kujwana on the Matsebi river. This camp is situated in the open flood plains which receive flood water 3 weeks earlier than Kujwana camp. The vegetation consists of smaller palm island and wide open spaces. Mokolwane is also a 10-bedded camp. The tree houses (accommodation) are 10 feet off the ground boasting superb views, each with private bathroom.