Ride Botswana

Ride Botswana with David Foots Safaris are based at the Royal Tree Lodge, near Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. They offer two rides - the Thamalakane River ride around the game rich Tree Lodge and surrounding farm land, and the Makgadikgadi Pans ride which takes place on the strikingly beautiful Makgadikgadi salt pans, an ancient super lake. All safaris are guided by David Foot who has over 25 years experience leading safaris throughout Southern and Central Africa.

The Riding
There are over 20 horses that are stabled at the Royal Tree Lodge, and a range of different breeds such as Boerperd, Arab, Fresian, Clydesdale and hardy local horses. These horses range in size from 14.3 to 16.2 hands and are forward going but sensible, with brakes. The Thamalakane ride is a lodge based ride that is suitable for families and riders of all abilities, it allows guests to ride amongst the game of the Tree Lodge (no dangerous game), explore the Thamalakane River and surrounding farm land. The Makgadikgadi pans ride is a five night set departure that rides out of Uncharted Africa’s Camp Kalahari and explores the remote and mysterious salt pans. On Makgadikgadi pans ride you can expect to spend between 4 and 7 hours in the saddle daily, and due to the fantastic ground here the pace of riding is fast and suitable for confident riders, who are comfortable at all paces. Guests on the Makgadikgadi pans ride also experience a range of non riding activities, such as the Meerkat experience, walking with Bushmen and sleeping out under the stars on the pans.

Accommodation & Facilities
Guests stay on the Thamalakane ride stay at the luxurious Royal Tree Lodge in large comfortable tents on raised platforms. These tents have electricity, hot and cold running water, outdoor showers and baths. On the Makgadikgadi ride guests stay at Camp Kalahari has ten Meru tents: Seven twin tents, two double tents and one family unit comprising two twin tents with an inter-leading bathroom. The camp is furnished with unusual and attractive furniture from East and Southern Africa. Each tent has a large en-suite bathroom with running water and a flush loo. The camp has a large airy central thatched dining and sitting room, and a small swimming pool.

What Next?
If you’re interested in how to combine a Ride Botswana riding safari into a tailor-made Botswana safari holiday, give our African experts a call. We regularly visit the lodges and camps we recommend and are ready to offer great advice on constructing your perfect holiday.

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