The Okavango Delta Ride

7 Night Itinerary

From Kujwana Camp – a wild, watery haven at the heart of the Okavango – you’ll spend your days riding across pristine landscapes, stopping for picnic lunches, drifting through channels in mokoros, walking, game driving and, when the water allows, skimming across the plains by powerboat.

There’s also the option to spend two unforgettable nights at the fly-camp, adding a generous dash of adventure to an already extraordinary safari.

Day 1: Arrival & Orientation Ride

You’ll be met at Maun Airport, then whisked straight into Kujwana Camp by your chosen transfer method – a 20-minute helicopter hop, or flown by light aircraft to the nearest airstrip, followed by around an hour’s journey to camp by vehicle or boat (water permitting).

Once in camp, you’ll have time to settle into your spacious tent before lunch or afternoon tea and a relaxed introductory briefing. Then it’s time to meet your horse on an orientation ride of 1.5–2 hours, before gathering with your guides and fellow guests for dinner in the beautiful raised dining area.

Day 2: Xudum

You’ll wake to a gentle knock and a tray of tea or coffee to enjoy in bed as the bush comes alive around you. After breakfast, you’ll set out for a morning ride in the Xudum area, wading through lush green molapos from island to island (water levels dependent), startling a shy reedbuck from its hiding place or watching elephants, buffalo and zebra drift through the open plains.

You’ll return to camp for lunch, followed by a siesta or a refreshing swim. In the late afternoon, you’ll slip into a mokoro for a peaceful glide along the river (water levels dependent), soaking up the stillness and the extraordinary colours of the Delta as the sun sinks low on the horizon.

Day 3: Fly Camp

You’ll spend the day on horseback, covering around 30 km from Kujwana Camp as you make your way towards the fly-camp. The route leads you across open floodplains and scattered islands into the Qwaapu river system, where wildlife is plentiful. A picnic lunch is served on a shady island, followed by a siesta on camp beds – perhaps even a swim – before heading out for another two hours’ riding in the afternoon.

You’ll arrive at the fly-camp at sunset, greeted with a refreshing drink and sweeping views over the floodplain. Luxurious tents with proper beds, hot ensuite showers and a spacious mess tent with sofas and a small library await you. Drift off to sleep to the comforting sound of your horse munching its hay on the picket line.

Day 4: Game Drive & Afternoon Ride

To give your horse a well-earned rest, you’ll spend the morning on a game drive that includes a bush walk and some tracking. Drives are the ideal opportunity to seek out predators – from the endangered African wild dog to the many leopards that call this area home.

After lunch and a siesta (or a few camp games), you’ll head out for an afternoon ride exploring the eastern side of the concession. This route takes you through varied game areas and across multiple hippo channels in a wonderfully remote corner of the Delta.

Day 5: Return to Kujwana Camp

You’ll spend a full day riding back to Kujwana Camp, stopping for a picnic in a new spot as you complete the loop you began two days earlier. The journey leads you through a chain of rain pans – a striking contrast to the open floodplains – and then into mopane forests and acacia woodlands, where elephant, kudu and giraffe find plenty to browse. Breeding herds often shelter in the thicker forest, and if the pans are holding water, you may also encounter zebra, wildebeest and buffalo.

If the levels are right, you’ll have the unforgettable chance to swim your horse back into camp.

Day 6: Bush Dinner

You’ll set out on a morning ride, with the option to try a new horse – perhaps one of our beautiful homebreds, a sure-footed Boerperd or one of our spirited, fun-loving Arabs. After a long, relaxed lunch and a rest, you’ll head out by vehicle for a magical bush dinner, followed by a night drive back to camp. It’s the perfect opportunity to spot nocturnal wildlife and enjoy some stargazing under the Delta’s velvet sky.

Day 7: Kujwana Camp

You’ll head out on a morning ride in search of any game that has managed to stay hidden throughout the week, followed by a barbecue lunch by the pool, hosted – and cooked – by your guide. After a siesta, you can choose an afternoon activity or simply settle into a shady spot with a good book and soak up the views. In the evening, you’ll gather for a final dinner and share a few favourite stories from your safari.

Day 8: Departure

If time allows, you’ll enjoy one last early-morning game ride before returning to camp for brunch and a fond farewell.

You’ll then return to Maun via your chosen transfer option.

Non-Riders

We’re not all about riding – non-riding guests have an unforgettable time in the Okavango Delta too.

Mokoro glides, speedboat outings, game drives and bush walks are all on offer (water levels dependent for some activities), so there’s no shortage of adventure. Non-riders join the group for picnic lunches, afternoon activities, bush dinners, fly-camps and sleep-outs, so mixed groups still spend plenty of quality time together.

10 Night Itinerary

From Kujwana Camp – a wild, water-laced haven in the heart of the Okavango – you’ll explore on horseback, pause for picnic lunches, drift through channels in mokoros, enjoy a bush dinner, stretch your legs on walks, head out on game drives and, when water levels allow, skim across the plains by powerboat.

You’ll also have the chance to spend two unforgettable nights at the fly-camp – a wonderfully adventurous twist – plus an additional night on the sleep-out platforms, falling asleep to the sounds of the Delta under a sky full of stars.

Day 1: Arrival & Orientation Ride

You’ll be met at Maun Airport, then whisked straight into Kujwana Camp by your chosen transfer method – a 20-minute helicopter hop, or flown by light aircraft to the nearest airstrip, followed by around an hour’s journey to camp by vehicle or boat (water permitting).

Once in camp, you’ll have time to settle into your spacious tent before lunch or afternoon tea and a relaxed introductory briefing. Then it’s time to meet your horse on an orientation ride of 1.5–2 hours, before gathering with your guides and fellow guests for dinner in the beautiful raised dining area.

Day 2: Xudum

You’ll wake to a gentle knock and a tray of tea or coffee to enjoy in bed as the bush comes alive around you. After breakfast, you’ll set out for a morning ride in the Xudum area, wading through lush green molapos from island to island (water levels dependent), startling a shy reedbuck from its hiding place or watching elephants, buffalo and zebra drift through the open plains.

You’ll return to camp for lunch, followed by a siesta or a refreshing swim. In the late afternoon, you’ll slip into a mokoro for a peaceful glide along the river (water levels dependent), soaking up the stillness and the extraordinary colours of the Delta as the sun sinks low on the horizon.

Day 3: Fly Camp

You’ll spend the day on horseback, covering around 30 km from Kujwana Camp as you make your way towards the fly-camp. The route leads you across open floodplains and scattered islands into the Qwaapu river system, where wildlife is plentiful. A picnic lunch is served on a shady island, followed by a siesta on camp beds – perhaps even a swim – before heading out for another two hours’ riding in the afternoon.

You’ll arrive at the fly-camp at sunset, greeted with a refreshing drink and sweeping views over the floodplain. Luxurious tents with proper beds, hot ensuite showers and a spacious mess tent with sofas and a small library await you. Drift off to sleep to the comforting sound of your horse munching its hay on the picket line.

Day 4: Game Drive & Afternoon Ride

To give your horse a well-earned rest, you’ll spend the morning on a game drive that includes a bush walk and some tracking. Drives are the ideal opportunity to seek out predators – from the endangered African wild dog to the many leopards that call this area home.

After lunch and a siesta (or a few camp games), you’ll head out for an afternoon ride exploring the eastern side of the concession. This route takes you through varied game areas and across multiple hippo channels in a wonderfully remote corner of the Delta.

Day 5: Return to Kujwana Camp

You’ll spend a full day riding back to Kujwana Camp, stopping for a picnic in a new spot as you complete the loop you began two days earlier. The journey leads you through a chain of rain pans – a striking contrast to the open floodplains – and then into mopane forests and acacia woodlands, where elephant, kudu and giraffe find plenty to browse. Breeding herds often shelter in the thicker forest, and if the pans are holding water, you may also encounter zebra, wildebeest and buffalo.

If the levels are right, you’ll have the unforgettable chance to swim your horse back into camp.

Day 6: Bush Dinner

You’ll set out on a morning ride, with the option to try a new horse – perhaps one of our beautiful homebreds, a sure-footed Boerperd or one of our spirited, fun-loving Arabs. After a long, relaxed lunch and a rest, you’ll head out by vehicle for a magical bush dinner, followed by a night drive back to camp. It’s the perfect opportunity to spot nocturnal wildlife and enjoy some stargazing under the Delta’s velvet sky.

Day 7: Kujwana Camp

You’ll head out on a morning ride in search of any game that has managed to stay hidden throughout the week, followed by a barbecue lunch by the pool, hosted – and cooked – by your guide. After a siesta, you can choose an afternoon activity or simply settle into a shady spot with a good book and soak up the views.

Day 8: Sleep-Out Platforms

You’ll begin the day with a morning ride east of Kujwana Camp, weaving through shady rain pans and thick riverine forest – perfect country for tracking a breeding herd of elephants. After a snack beside a hippo-filled pool, you’ll continue into more open terrain, where you may catch sight of buffalo moving across the plains.

In the evening, you’ll enjoy an early dinner in camp before heading out on a night drive to the sleep-out platforms. There, you’ll drift off beneath a canopy of stars, accompanied by the soft, familiar calls of the little pearl-spotted owls perched in the branches above.

Day 9: Return to Kujwana Camp

You’ll wake high in the trees on your platform to a spectacular sunrise over the Qwaapu area, watching game wander quietly across the floodplain below. After a bush breakfast, you’ll make your way back to Kujwana Camp with a combination of game drive and walk.

In the late afternoon, you’ll head out for a gentle two-hour ride, finishing with sunset drinks on one of the floodplains – a gorgeous way to round off an active day.

Day 10: Qwaapu River

You’ll spend your final full morning on a ride heading east towards Beacon and Lion Island – two expansive islands separated from Kujwana by the Qwaapu River. When the floodwaters are in, this area offers brilliant opportunities for splashy, joy-filled canters.

In the afternoon, you’ll set out on a bird walk, with the chance to learn more about the traditional uses of the plants and trees that shape this remarkable landscape.

Day 11: Departure

If time allows, you’ll enjoy one last early-morning game ride before returning to camp for brunch and a fond farewell.

You’ll then return to Maun via your chosen transfer option.

Non-Riders

We’re not all about riding – non-riding guests have an unforgettable time in the Okavango Delta too.

Mokoro glides, speedboat outings, game drives and bush walks are all on offer (water levels dependent for some activities), so there’s no shortage of adventure. Non-riders join the group for picnic lunches, afternoon activities, bush dinners, fly-camps and sleep-outs, so mixed groups still spend plenty of quality time together.