Ultimate African Riding Safari
Twelve Days, Three Countries, Three Ecosystems — The Definitive Mounted African Journey
Overview
This is the most comprehensive horseback safari experience available in Africa — twelve days crossing Botswana, Kenya, and the Masai Mara, riding through three radically different ecosystems with three world-class operators. You begin with the Okavango Delta’s legendary floodplain canters, fly to Kenya for conservation-heartland riding at Lewa Wilderness among rhinos and Grevy’s zebra, and culminate with Offbeat Safaris’ demanding mobile expedition through the Mara’s big-game country.
This is not a holiday. It is the defining test and reward for an accomplished rider who wants to experience the full breadth of African mounted safari in a single journey. The terrain shifts from wetland to highland savanna to open plains. The accommodation ranges from luxury tented camp to lodge cottage to mobile canvas. The wildlife spans the continent’s greatest hits. And the riding — from dawn floodplain gallops to dusk encounters with elephant — is the best Africa has to offer.
Who It's For
Expert riders only. You must be confident at all paces, fit for 4–8 hours daily in the saddle across varied terrain, and experienced enough to handle responsive horses in big-game country. Maximum weight 90 kg (Lewa’s limit governs the itinerary). Minimum age approximately 14. This is a physically demanding, logistically complex, deeply rewarding journey for those who have earned it in the saddle.
Package Highlights
Three Countries
Botswana, Kenya, and the Masai Mara in one epic journey
Okavango Floodplains
Cantering through the Delta’s seasonal waters at dawn
Lewa Conservation
Riding among 215+ rhinos and endangered Grevy’s zebra
Mara Expedition
Seven-night mobile ride through Kenya’s densest big-game country
Three Accommodation Styles
Luxury tented camp, lodge, and mobile canvas
The Ultimate
The most comprehensive mounted safari experience in Africa
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Fly into Maun and transfer by light aircraft to Macatoo Camp. Afternoon orientation ride to meet your horse and the Delta. Welcome dinner under the stars.
🏨 Accommodation: Macatoo Camp (3 nights)
🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Your Route
Tap a marker to see each stop on your journey.
Featured Lodges & Accommodation
Macatoo Camp
📍 Abu Concession, Okavango Delta, Botswana
The opening leg — three nights of luxury tented riding in the Okavango Delta, cantering through floodplains and palm-fringed islands with African Horseback Safaris.
From $1,718 per person per night
Lewa Wilderness
📍 Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya
The conservation heart of the journey — three nights at a classic Kenyan lodge of thatched hillside cottages, riding among rhino and endangered Grevy’s zebra in a UNESCO World Heritage conservancy.
From $1,955 per person per night
Offbeat Mobile Camp
📍 Masai Mara, Kenya
The finale — five nights on a mobile canvas expedition that moves ahead of the ride each day through the Mara’s big-game country, with camp beds, hot bucket showers, and three-course dinners under canvas.
From $1,955 per person per night
Pricing & Options
All prices per person sharing. Customize any tier to your preferences.
Three-Country Classic
(~$1,718/night)
Eleven nights across Botswana and Kenya — Macatoo, Lewa, and the Offbeat Mara expedition — with all internal flights and fully inclusive riding.
Get QuoteSignature Expedition
(~$1,955/night)
The classic route with upgraded cottage categories at Lewa and priority horse selection across all three legs.
Get QuotePrivate Departure
(~$2,445/night)
A privately arranged departure aligned to Offbeat’s set Mara dates, with a dedicated guiding team and bespoke pacing throughout.
Get QuoteWhat's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- ✓ 3 nights Macatoo Camp (Okavango Delta) — luxury tented
- ✓ 3 nights Lewa Wilderness (Kenya) — lodge cottages
- ✓ 5 nights Offbeat Mobile Camp (Masai Mara) — expedition canvas
- ✓ All meals, local beverages, and house wines throughout
- ✓ Daily horseback riding at all three destinations
- ✓ Game drives, mokoro, walking safaris, conservation visits
- ✓ All internal flights: Maun–Abu, Maun–Nairobi, Nairobi–Lewa, Lewa–Mara, Mara–Nairobi
- ✓ Park and conservancy fees
- ✓ Offbeat charter flights and expedition logistics
✗ Excluded
- ✗ International flights to Maun and from Nairobi
- ✗ Visa fees for Botswana and Kenya
- ✗ Comprehensive travel and riding insurance (mandatory)
- ✗ Premium spirits and champagne
- ✗ Gratuities (budge USD 25–50/day across all destinations)
- ✗ Personal expenses
- ✗ Single supplements
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Best Time to Travel
This itinerary is built around July–September, when the Okavango flood is high, Kenya’s northern conservancies ride well, and Offbeat’s set Mara departures fall within the season migratory herds may be encountered.
Why Choose This Package
Three Ecosystems, One Journey
Ride the Okavango Delta, Lewa’s conservation highlands, and the Masai Mara — three radically different landscapes with three world-class operators.
The Riders’ Grand Tour
Built for expert riders who want distance, variety, and pace — from floodplain canters to a mobile point-to-point Mara expedition.
Seamless Logistics
All internal flights and expedition transfers are handled end to end, so you focus on the riding, not the connections.
Conservation at the Core
Time at Lewa — a UNESCO World Heritage conservancy — places rhino and Grevy’s zebra protection at the centre of the experience.
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From $18,900 per person | 12 Days / 11 Nights
⚡ Limited availability for peak season 2026 — book early to secure your dates