Kalahari Holiday: Dry Season

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4 days 3 nights
Botswana
Photo Julie F.
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Julie F.
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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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$4,155
per tourist for 4 days
Departing from
North-West District, Maun Airport
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Only in the Horse Tours Club
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Photo Julie F.
Julie F. is the provider of this trip
The provider speaks: English
My parents, both born and raised in Africa, share a passion for exploring the untamed landscapes of the continent on horseback. Together as a family we have led horseback safaris in various African countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi. Since 1993, our family has operated our own horse safari business, starting in Malawi's Nyika National Park and later moving to Botswana in 2008. My father David, with over 30 years of guiding experience, is highly regarded as one of Africa's top horse guides and leads most of the trips personally. We combine our love for horses with a deep appreciation for the wilderness on our safaris.

Tour highlights

Meet the Bushmen
These extraordinary people will share their knowledge with you
Make Friends With Meerkats
And spot other animals, like lions, zebras, ostriches, etc.
Desert Riding
In this extraordinary place there is riding for everyone

Route details

Day 1
Camp Kalahari

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.

Day 2
Meerkats and Lions
Day 3
Land of a Thousand Hills and Brown Hyena
Day 4
Kalahari Bushmen
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour provider's comments

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.

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Accommodation

Comfort
Premium
Tent
3 nights

The accommodation is shared.

Single Supplement: US$ 420-470 per night

3 nights
Camp Kalahari

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

Group meeting place
North-West District, Maun Airport
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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 tourists

Duration

4 days
3 nights

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • 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.
What kind of food will be served?
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Tour reviews

5.0
Based on 5 reviews
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    Sal
    7 May, 2024
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    Looking forward to meeting you all soon x
    7 May, 2024
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    kirsty
    30 Apr, 2024
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    Wow wow wow can’t wait to go back🔥🙌👏
    30 Apr, 2024
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    Fiona
    29 Apr, 2024
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    😍 Saving up to go back
    29 Apr, 2024

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