Holiday among sand dunes with herds of zebras running around and meerkats seeking warmth by our camp. The Makgadikgadi Salt pans are a bright white desert, prompting the permanent game to retreat to grass islands with water holes. This is the perfect time for exhilarating horse rides, including night gallops towards a distant campfire for stargazing. Various wildlife can be easily spotted on the grass islands.
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Tour highlights
Route details
Upon your arrival by air or road, you will be welcomed by your host and guide David and taken to Camp Kalahari, situated amidst acacias and Mokolwane palms on Brown Hyaena Island, near the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and the Makgadikgadi-Nxai Pans National Park in Botswana.
The camp features a central library, living and dining area with a unique blend of African furniture, textiles, campaign-style pieces and colonial antiques for relaxation in the tranquil surroundings. Guests can cool off in the swimming pool or relax in the thatched pavilion.
In the afternoon light, guests can enjoy an introductory horse ride to explore the area's beauty and match horses with riders. Afterward, return to camp for sundowners, dinner and to secure the horses close by before the Kalahari lions begin their nightly activities.
For capable and healthy riders. This is a big game area and you should be able to stay on your horse and stay calm and in control in all situations.
Tack: trail saddles/English Wintec GP's.
Breed: mostly crossbreeds with some purebred Appaloosas.
Children are allowed to participate but they MUST be advanced riders.
Accommodation
The accommodation is shared.
Single Supplement: US$ 420-470 per night
Camp offers a total of 10 roomy Meru tents, including 7 twin tents, 2 double tents and 1 family tent made up of 2 connected tents that can each accommodate 2 guests. Each tent comes with its own outdoor bathroom, flush toilets, hot and cold water, comfortable beds, crisp cotton sheets, colorful African blankets and hot water bottles during the colder months.
Tickets to group meeting place
Weather during the tour
- the forecasts for this season
- the statistics from previous years’ trips
Tour conditions
Included
- accommodation;
- all meals and all drinks;
- riding;
- daily laundry and ironing;
- guides;
- 4WD backup.
Extras
- flights;
- travel insurance;
- transfers from Maun to the Kalahari (road or air);
- tourism levy (c. US$30 pp) on arrival to Botswana;
- tips and personal expenses.
Group size
up to 8 touristsDuration
It's important to know
- a light-weight riding hat;
- a shade hat with strap;
- light-weight riding shoes (2 pairs);
- sunglasses on string, riding gloves and bandana;
- bush colour riding clothes (not white);
- jodhpurs or long trousers and chaps (2 pairs);
- long sleeved cotton shirts;
- jersey, fleece or multi- pocketed waistcoat;
- light weight waterproof windbreaker jacket;
- 4 x sets of socks and underwear (we recommend unpadded cycling shorts for men);
- shorts, T shirts, sarong, swimwear and sandals;
- sun block, lip salve, insect repellent;
- head torch (compulsory);
- waterproof camera;
- solar charging bank (to charge camera equipment);
- binoculars;
- a good book for lazy siestas.
Tour reviews
- S Sal7 May, 2024about providerLooking forward to meeting you all soon x7 May, 2024
- K kirsty30 Apr, 2024about providerWow wow wow can’t wait to go back🔥🙌👏30 Apr, 2024
- F Fiona29 Apr, 2024about provider😍 Saving up to go back29 Apr, 2024
Dates and Prices
- Any dates on request during the season1 May – 31 Oct
- from22 – 25 Oct 4 days 3 nights
- from1 – 4 Jun, 2025 4 days 3 nights
- from1 – 4 Jul, 2025 4 days 3 nights
- from1 – 4 Sep, 2025 4 days 3 nights