Botswana’s Safari Ride

This 7-night, 120-mile mobile safari runs Sunday to Sunday year-round. Guests stay in comfortable walk-in tents with full beds, linens, hot showers, and fine wilderness dining. Riders must be at least intermediate level.

Arrival Note: Fly into Johannesburg the day before or land before 09:30 AM on Day 1 (10:30 AM group transfer).

Departure Note: Book return flights out of Johannesburg after 20:00 PM on Day 8.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrival & Initial Assessment

Transfer from Lanseria to Limpopo Valley Airfield in Mashatu Game Reserve. Meet at the stables for lunch, a safety briefing, riding test, and horse matching (mainly calm, well-schooled Boerperds). Enjoy an 11 km ride along the Limpopo floodplains and Majali River to Two Mashatus Camp.

Day 2: Central Reserve to Tree Camp

A 4–5 hour ride following the Majali and Mataboli rivers, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, and predator signs. Reach Tree Camp for lunch and rest. Enjoy an afternoon guided bush walk along the river in search of crocodiles, eland, and birdlife.

Day 3: Mini Escarpment to The Kgotla

Ride past baobabs, open plains, and riverbeds into prime elephant territory. Pass the Sacred Rock massif to reach The Kgotla, an open-air leadwood enclosure camp near the Motloutse River. Afternoon lion-tracking game drive and sundowners at the ancient Amphitheatre rocks; dinner around the campfire.

Day 4: River Trails & Ancient Landscapes

A flexible ride along the Motloutse River to Solomon’s Wall, dramatic sandstone formations, and baboon habitats. The region is rich in archaeological history (Mapungubwe Dynasty). Afternoon game drive to the Mamagwa massif for sunset and a night drive back to camp.

Day 5: Watershed & River Trails

• Version 1: Ride northeast along ancient elephant paths and baobab-lined streams. Canter through mopane veld to Tree Camp (4–5 hours). Afternoon guided bush walk or optional Big Cat game drive.
• Version 2: Morning canters across sandy soils, a scenic pass over the rock massif (leading horses briefly), riverside breakfast, and ride back to The Kgotla. Afternoon game drive to the Amphitheatre.

Day 6 (Version 1) / Day 7 (Version 2): Central Ridge to Two Mashatus

Traverse high ridges with sweeping views before descending to Majali River wetlands. Fast canters across open plains bring you to Two Mashatus Camp (4–5 hours). Relax by the pool; elephants and big cats frequent the surrounding area.

Day 7 (Version 1) / Day 6 (Version 2): Majali & Pitsani Exploration

• Version 1: Explore open northern plains and riverways, keeping watch for big cats. Afternoon bush walk or short ride to the Limpopo River.
• Version 2: Execute the watershed ride to Tree Camp with an afternoon bush walk or optional Big Cat game drive.

Day 8: Final Ride & Departure

A final ride upstream along the Limpopo River back to the stables, passing hyena dens and wetlands filled with waterfowl, ostriches, and bat-eared foxes. Shower and enjoy lunch on the riverbank before transferring to the airfield for flights home.

*Note: Routes are subject to minor changes based on weather and wildlife movement.