A Horseback Safari in Africa

  • July 20, 2012
A Horseback Safari in Africa
On the other hand, a horse safari presents an entirely different image. Just imagine the absence of the vehicles and the near silence as native horses gingerly make their way along ancient game trails. You will actually smell and feel the environment in a way that no other type of safari could ever allow. You can enjoy high-speed rides across massive African floodplains or you can simply canter along the plains and allow your ride to kick up its own small clouds of dust.

Before you begin to worry about the absence of comfort as you reach the end of your ride each day, consider that the horse safaris along the Okavango Delta area of Botswana can provide you with more than just a tent and fire each evening. How is that possible? There are now lovely horse safari excursions that include camps along the Xudum River. These are also called "glamps" because they are for more glamorous than any standard camping establishment.

Just consider that these are the types of campgrounds tucked into the shade of ancient and tall trees. Most of them are "en suite" and decorated with everything from solar lights to outdoor decks. Some of the horse safari camps are tucked into tree houses and some are also traditional tends of the native tribes that inhabit the area. Regardless of the type of tent, however, you can be assured of beautiful views as well as comfort.

If you are still not quite convinced that a horseback safari in the Okavango Delta are for you, take a moment to consider that most rides last only four to six hours. While this is certainly a day in the saddle, you get plenty of stops for breaks, eating and photo opportunities. You will enjoy on "on the ground" experience that a traditional Jeep or Land Rover tour could never provide.

You will also be able to enjoy some of the finest picnic lunches, afternoon naps thanks to luxury support vehicles that tag along (out of sight) behind the riders, and candlelight dinners by the fire in the evenings.

While most people never think of safaris as luxurious experiences, the Okavango horseback safaris are a remarkable example of luxury and action.

Post from the travel experts over at Exsus Luxury Holidays