RAW Motswiri Horse Safaris
RAW – riding and walking safaris in Botswana, offer a formidable horseback safari experience in the Okavango Delta. Located on the Selinda Spillway at Motswiri Camp, the reserve provides a superb terrain for riding, with a mix of open flood plain, dry savannah and riverine bush.
Offering some of the most highly rated horseback experiences in the Delta, the standard of RAW’s outfit is exceptional. They have 24 horses ranging from Thoroughbreds to Boerperds, Arabs and Kalahari crosses, large to small. All are immaculately looked after and are acclimatised to the area and to the game that guests will encounter.
For a unique horseback safari, rides will not normally comprise of more than six guests, and each ride is lead by a guide and accompanied by a back up. Up to six hours per day are spent in the saddle, allowing clients to explore the surrounding bush. The remote location of raw is excellent for privacy proving some of the most exclusive wildlife experiences in the area.
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For safety reasons, it is advised that only intimidate riders participate in the riding activities at Motswiri camp. Clients must be able to rise to the trot, and control their horse at all speeds.
Each ride is lead by a guide and accompanied by a back up. RAW do not have set departures and prefer to be flexible, adhering to the needs of guests. They do, however, recommend a minimum of 3 nights and suggest that the optimum stay is either 5 or 7 nights.
Riders should be aged 12 and over, and not be heavier than 95kgs, 210 lbs or 15 stone. It is entirely the responsibility of the client to supply their own well-fitted hard hat or helmet, but RAW aim to offer a choice of English or trail saddles.
Number of rooms: 5
Level of luxury: 4+ star
Game viewing: 9/10
Rates
2016 Rack Rates
Green Season: Jan, Feb, March, Nov 16-30 & Dec 1-17 : GBP365pppn
Shoulder Season: April, May, June, July 1-15, Nov 1-15, 20 – 06 Jan : GBP490pppn
Peak Season: Jul 16-31, Aug, Sep, Oct: GBP570pppn
Child rate: Children 10 and under are charged at 50% of RACK rate