Inkvartering och måltider Malariaprofylax behövs ej! Transfer

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1 SAVANNRITTEN I Botswanas östra delar kan Du och Din häst bli ett med naturen när Ni spränger fram över den rödbruna slätten tillsammans med en flock vilda zebror. Efter dagens strapatser i sadeln väntar en stunds härlig avkoppling kring lägerelden med fantastisk god mat lagad över öppen eld. Joyce matlagning är något alldeles speciellt! Se även program Kombinationsafari (Sydafrika) där denna anläggning har startat en kombinationssafari med halva vistelsen i Botswana och halva i Sydafrika! PROGRAM

2 Detta är en fantastisk safari i östra Botswana. Ni rider i varierande terräng fylld av överraskningar som väntar bakom varje krök. Ni kan t ex se betande zebror, giraffer och antiloper av alla de slag, apor som leker i träden, örnar som svävar i cirklar ovanför Er och elefanter som kommer till vattenhålen för att dricka och ta sin dagliga dusch eller lerbad. Under långa härliga galopper genom buskage och öppnare slätter låter Ni hästarna sträcka ut, i bästa fall tillsammans med en flock zebror eller gnuer. Ni rider från ställe till ställe och bor i nya läger varje natt. Ni får på så sätt se och uppleva mer av vildmarken. I några läger sover Ni under bar himmel men i övriga sover Ni i tvåmanstält (tältsängar med sovsäckar), hela tiden vaktade av guiderna. Här befinner Ni Er mitt i Afrikas vilda natur med alla dess läten och dofter. Mer spännande än så här kan en ridsemester inte bli. Ett nytt specialprogram för i år är en kombinationsresa med två av de mest populära safariritterna i Okavangodeltat. Den är 10 nätter och genomförs i Juli månad (se datum nedan) Inkvartering och måltider Ni bor i dubbeltält (eller vissa nätter under bar himmel) under vistelsen, dock alltid i tältsängar. I alla läger finns toalett och hinkdusch, där Ni duschar under bar himmel (dock skyddade av förhängen eller träväggar). Nu ingår även drycker i resans pris! Malariaprofylax behövs ej! Transfer Från Johannesburgs flygplats ingår transfer ca 5,5 timmar per väg till Er första övernattning. OBS! Detta förutsatt att Ditt flyg ankommer till Johannesburgs flygplats senast kl 08:00 på morgonen och avgår tidigast kl 19:30 på hemresedagen. Om andra tider bokas så beställs en extra transfer. Hör med oss om priser!

3 PROGRAMFÖRSLAG (med reservation för ändringar) How better to experience the breathtaking beauty of the area than on horseback! An unparalleled equine adventure will take you back to a time when man and his environment were one! Mobile wilderness trail covering up to 120 miles during 8 days riding * First and last night at the comfortable Two Mashatus camp * Two nights at the Kgotla camp sleeping under the stars * Three nights in different wilderness camps starts and finishes on a Sunday * Minimum 2, maximum 8 riders * Non riders welcome 9game drives available/or cycling/walking available) * For experienced riders only. * Children under 16 not permitted Sample Itinerary: Day 1. Upon arrival at the Pont Drift Border Post or Limpopo Valley Airfield, you will be met by your guide, Cor or West, and transferred to Camp. After a light lunch it is time to get acquainted with your horse. You will then embark on an introductory ride along the banks of the mighty Limpopo River. Your first evening is spent enjoying sundowners at the Stable Bar whilst

4 watching the horses roll in the setting sun, before a delectable dinner is served in the beautiful Lala Palm Rondavel. Day 2. The day begins at sunrise with tea/coffee brought to your tent, followed by a light breakfast. Mount up and head off in a northwesterly direction for Jwala Camp on the banks of the Jwala River. Six to seven hours are spent in the saddle enjoying the abundance of game and the magnificent scenery synonymous with the Land of the Giants After arriving at Jwala Camp, lunch is the order of the day followed by a guided afternoon walk, examining the bush around you in detail. Dinner is prepared over an open fire by Martha or Grace our truly brilliant chef whose bush cuisine is renowned far and wide. Retire to your spacious tent where you will experience the music of the African bush as it gently serenades you to sleep. Day 3. An early wake up call heralds a new day and tea/coffee and a delicious light breakfast is served around the log fire. Test the amazingly sure footed Boerpherd as we cross over basalt ridges following age-old elephant trails, and enjoy long sustained canters to make up for the lost time traversing the ridges. This ride will be about six to seven hours. Camp is at the Kgotla Camp. This is an old tribal court from a nearby community that was relocated to the banks of the Moclouts e River on the western periphery of Mashatu. The open-air traditional African enclosure is made of leadwood logs in the shade of a century old Mashatu Tree. Sundowners are enjoyed from a sandstone kopje

5 overlooking the Mocloutse River as it meanders and disappears into the African landscape. Guests enjoy dinner around a large log fire. The night is spent sleeping under the stars in the cacophony of sound generated by the African bush orchestra. Day 4. We spend another night at Kgotla Camp, enjoying a full day exploring the sandstone formations including the famed Solomon s Wall. Ancient civilizations harbored their wealth among these hills, where two mighty rivers meet; the Limpopo and the Mocloutse. This day s riding will be about four to five hours, leaving time to explore the surroundings on foot in the afternoon. Day 5. Another early rise and a good breakfast around the log fire will set the morning off to a good start. Today you wind your way through the mopane bush before reaching the more open plains. This will probably be your longest day of riding, about eight hours. On arrival at Liana Camp you will be welcomed by a well-deserved drink and a refreshing lunch. Tonight is your opportunity to explore Mashatu from a game drive vehicle; you will try and locate the elusive leopard, cheetah and lion the area is well known for. Day 6. This morning will begin a little slower, as this day will be spent exploring the banks of the Mojale and Matabole Ri vers, following their courses north towards Zeederburg site. The day will offer riding up and down river banks in riverside forest, game sightings and plenty of opportunities for more fabulous photo footage. Today s riding will be about five to six hours. Lunch under the bows of an old Mashatu tree, where a century past, Zeederberg transport riders had their midday break before finally reaching Fort Tuli. Spend the afternoon at leisure before you embark on a guided walk into the bush. The evening is enjoyed with sundowners around a log fire and a delicious meal sees the close to another exhilarating and rewarding day. Day 7. This ride is rich in history and offers a variety of in teresting tales of the past. The open Pitsani plains so characteristic of this area are perfect for a really good gallop, hopefully with zebras and wildebeests! You head in the direction of the Mojale and Limpopo confluence where lunch awaits you upon return to the Two Mashatus camp. This ride is about five to six hours. Dinner is in the Lala palm Rondavel. A dreamless sleep no doubt awaits you as the final day draws to a close. Day 8. Today is your last day in the bush and begins with your final early morning tea/coffee and breakfast snack over the open fire. The morning is spent riding along the Limpopo River. We head back to Fort Jameson s, a shorter ride about two hours giving you some time to get ready for departure. After a fond farewell to your horse, you head back to Two Mashatus for a quick brunch and then it s off to Pontdrift in time for your return transfer.

6 Accommodation: Wilderness/Satellite Camps. Satellite campsites are set up in specific locations throughout the Mashatu wilderness. Accommodation is in A frame tents on comfortable beds with sheets and duvets. Facilities include a bucket shower, and bush-wc. Meals are cooked around a camp fire. The Kgotla. The Kgotla is an old tribal court from a nearby community that was relocated to the banks of the Motloutse River on the western periphery of Mashatu. The Boma is an open-air traditional African enclosure made up of leadwood logs. Guests sleep on beds around a large log fire which blazes at the centre. Two Mashatus Camp. This is our base camp and tents are pitched on teak platforms with a view of the bush. Toilets and show er are en-suite. Meals are eaten in the comfort of the Lala Palm thatch. All tents have comfortable beds, with sheets/duvets etc, and towels are provided for you. Rates Include Accommodation, meals, snacks, tea and coffee, rides conducted by horse safari specialists and qualified guides, transfers to and from the Limpopo Valley Ai rfield or Pont Drift border post at specified times, drinks at the Bar & laundry. Resekommentarer Resan var så fantastisk!!! Toppbetyg. Ulrika Skogsberg och Magnus Dahlgren, augusti -08 Vi vill tacka för en fantastisk resa. Allt har fungerat mycket bra. Campen i Botswana och allt vi upplevde där var något alldeles extra. Vi blev mycket väl mottagna och omskötta under vistelsen. Vi är mycket nöjda med alla inkvarteringar. Vilka guesthouse! Slutomdömet blev att vi fått blodad tand och vill se mer av landet! Gudrun och Anders Ehnström

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