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Horse Back Safari B, Botswana - Detailed Information

DAY 1

Moklowane Camp You are met at Maun Airport by our representative & transferred by light aircraft to the nearest airstrip to Kujwana, a 25 minute flight. You are then transferred into Moklowane camp by vehicle which takes approximately 1 hour. (Game viewing). An introduction talk & demo on tack & general advice on game viewing from horseback is followed by an orientation ride for approximately 1 - 2 hours. MOKLOWANE CAMP Moklowane 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 an 8 bedded tented camp.

DAY 2

Fly Camp. Move from Moklowane riding north east towards the Kiri river. The fly camp is situated on the Kiri river system approximately 30km from Moklowane, on the border with Moremi Game reserve. (The term "fly camp" comes from the days when you moved your fly sheet off your permanent tent to make a temporary or simple camp. In our case we use dome two man tents.) Arrive before lunch. Afternoon game and bird walk. KIRI FLY CAMP Kiri Fly Camp is north east of Kujwana camp in the permanent water line of the delta. This camp is temporary and the site moves according to access with water levels. Deep lagoons and papyrus beds this is a good area for hippo and lechwe, as well as buffalo and other big game. The camp consists of walk in dome tents, private ablutions, mess tent etc. The term Fly camp means temporary camp easily moved ( from the days when you moved your fly sheet rather than you whole tent).

DAY 3

Fly Camp. A full days ride exploring this area which is on the edge of the permanent water with papyrus beds & deep lagoons. Good area for hippo & lechwe. A picnic lunch is set up on a shady island. Return to Fly camp in the cool of the late afternoon.

DAY 4

Fly Camp. Saddle bag breakfast. Ride north east towards Moremi game reserve. This area forms seasonal marsh land and hosts a variety of exceptional bird life. Wildlife moves freely to and from the national park. Good Buffalo and Elephant country. Afternoon game drive with sunset drinks & evening night drive with a spot light.

DAY 5

Kujwana Camp. A full days ride from fly camp to Kujwana with a picnic lunch along away. A 40 Km ride with 4 hours ridden in the morning and two hours in the afternoon. We now head south west towards the Khurunxaraga & the swing south into the Xudum. This ride moves through a variety of game areas fording the Xudum river at numerous hippo channels. Arrive Kujwana on sunset. 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 (bush style). 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.

DAY 6

Early morning game ride out of Kujwana camp if flight times permit. Clients leave after breakfast. One hour's game drive to the nearest airstrip for transfer by light aircraft into Maun. NB. The itinerary may change due to game movements and water levels Mokoros (dugout Canoes) are offered as an activity depending on water levels.