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The Horseback Safari Camp is situated on the western side of the Okavango Delta, Botswana. The riding terrain from camp is scenically varied in all directions.
Macatoo Camp stands proudly on a palm fringed island, surrounded by infinite grassy plains, punctuated with water meadows and seasonal lagoons. Intimate and comfortable, the Camp's attention to detail allows you to relax and enjoy yourself
The camp features large, walk-in, twin bedded tents, each with their own en-suite shower and loo.
Centrally there is a large furnished mess tent and tucked away a private pool. On the longer safaris guests have the opportunity to experience the thrill of riding out to a mobile fly-camp.
The main attraction is the joy of riding good horses
( a variety of Thoroughbreds, Namibian Hanovarians, Arabs and Kalahari-Arabs crosses, ranging from 14 - 16.2 hands)
over superb country, with just about every landscape dotted with game. The riding is varied, sometimes quietly walking, stalking big game and admiring the bird life, sometimes cantering through the water-meadows alongside galloping giraffe and lechwe.
Riding groups will usually be no more than 6-8 guests. The camp accommodates 12 guests maximum, but is usually only fully booked during August.
Age Limit: 16 years and over. Anyone over 60 needs to be riding fit and strong.
Rider's Weight Limit: Strictly 15 stone, 210lbs or 95kgs. Over this, you will need to enquire, but only if you are an advanced rider.
Riding Ability: The safaris are for riders. We spend 4 to 6 hours a day in the saddle. You will need to feel competent about keeping up with the group, capable of riding at all paces; rising to the trot and controlling your horse at the canter. You may be required to gallop out of trouble, so we can not take beginners. It will be at the discretion of the company whether you will be permitted to ride, taking into consideration your safety and enjoyment and that of the group as a whole. You will be asked to complete our questionnaire.
Apart from horse back safaris, the 4x4s are used for night drives, spotting the nocturnal species and for close up photography of kills and predators. When the water levels permit, we also go out in boats to put another perspective on the game.
Activities Include: Horseback safaris, game drives, bird walks, night drives, seasonal boating, canoeing and fishing.
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