Botswana: Mashatu Game Reserve Horseback Safari

Experience the thrill of a horseback safari in Botswana’s Mashatu Game Reserve. Ride through diverse landscapes, encounter wildlife, and enjoy a bush breakfast beneath a baobab tree.
Begin your day with a refreshing wake-up call at your luxury lodge. Sip hot coffee or tea as the first light paints the eastern sky in hues of rose and gold. A short transfer brings you to the stables, where carefully chosen, well-trained horses await—each matched to your ability and comfort. Whether you are a confident rider or eager beginner, your professional guide ensures your safety and enjoyment throughout.

Set off at sunrise, when the land is cool and wildlife is most active. Move in quiet rhythm across Mashatu’s diverse landscapes—rolling savannahs, mopane forests, sandstone ridges, and winding riverbeds. It is here, in this gentle silence, that encounters unfold.

A herd of elephants may appear unexpectedly, strolling across your path. Giraffes tower above the trees, pausing to observe you with calm curiosity. Antelope leap gracefully through the grass, while a distant leopard may be glimpsed slinking into the shadows.

Because you are on horseback, these encounters feel different—more intimate, more real. There is no engine noise, no barrier between you and the wild. Instead, you feel like part of the landscape, moving with respect and grace through the animals’ world.

Halfway through your morning, pause in a scenic clearing for a bush breakfast. Dismount beneath a sprawling baobab tree, greeted with chilled fruit juices, freshly baked pastries, and rich coffee. The table, elegantly set in the open air, becomes a surreal dining spot as wildlife continues its timeless rituals nearby.

After breakfast, continue your journey, weaving deeper into Mashatu’s untouched corners. Each turn of the trail reveals something new: the call of vibrant birdlife, the whisper of breeze across tall grasses, or the simple serenity of riding across a horizon that seems endless.

By late morning, return to the stables, where you may choose to linger. Enjoy a short grooming session—brushing your horse’s coat, sharing a quiet, grounding moment of gratitude with your equine partner. It is a soulful way to close the ride, deepening the bond between rider and horse.
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To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.