Day 1
You’ll be met at Maun Airport before a 20-minute transfer by helicopter straight into Kujwana Camp, or by light aircraft to the nearest airstrip, followed by roughly an hour’s drive to camp by vehicle or boat (water permitting). Upon arrival, you’ll have time to settle into your spacious tents before lunch or afternoon tea and an introductory talk. This is followed by an orientation ride of approximately 1.5–2 hours. Dinner will be shared with your guides and fellow guests in our lovely raised dining area.
Day 2
You’ll be woken early with a tray of tea or coffee to enjoy in bed while listening to the sounds of the bush. After breakfast, set out on a morning ride in the Xudum area, wading through lush green molapos that lead from island to island. You might surprise a timid reedbuck out of its dense cover on a wooded island, or encounter herds of elephants, buffalos, and zebras moving through the open plains. Return to camp for lunch followed by a siesta or a refreshing swim in the pool. In the late afternoon, head out on a peaceful mokoro expedition and enjoy the tranquility of the Delta from our dugout canoes as the sun sinks behind the horizon.
Day 3
Today is a full-day ride of about 30 km from Kujwana Camp to our fly camp. The route crosses open floodplains and scattered islands towards the Qwaapu river system, where you’ll encounter a wide variety of wildlife. A picnic lunch is served on a shady island, followed by a siesta with camp beds and maybe a swim, before continuing with another two hours of riding in the afternoon. Arrive at our fly camp at sunset and enjoy a refreshing drink while admiring the stunning views. Here you’ll find luxurious tents with comfortable beds, hot showers in your ensuite bathroom, and a large mess tent with sofas and a small library. Fall asleep to the sound of your horse munching hay nearby.
Day 4
To give the horses a rest, we’ll spend the morning on a game drive incorporating a bush walk and tracking. This is the perfect time to look for predators such as the endangered African wild dog and the leopards often found in this area. After lunch and a siesta, enjoy some downtime in camp before an afternoon ride exploring the eastern side of the concession. This ride passes through varied landscapes, fording numerous hippo channels in this truly remote area.
Day 5
A full day’s ride back to Kujwana Camp, stopping for a picnic at a different spot and completing the journey begun two days earlier. The route leads through a chain of rain pans, offering a striking contrast to the floodplains. Mopane forests and acacia woodlands provide excellent food for elephants, kudu, and giraffes. Breeding herds of elephants enjoy the security of the forest, while zebra, wildebeest, and buffalo may also be found if the pans hold water. If conditions allow, you’ll even have the chance to swim your horse back into camp.
Day 6
In the morning, enjoy another ride and perhaps try a different horse — one of our homebreds, a strong Boerperd, or one of our spirited Arabs. After a long lunch and some rest, we’ll head out for a bush dinner and a night drive back to camp. This is a special chance to spot nocturnal animals and enjoy stargazing in the African night sky.
Day 7
The morning ride will be spent searching for any game you may have missed during the week. At lunchtime, your guide will host (and cook!) a barbecue by the pool. After a siesta, enjoy an activity of your choice or simply relax with a book in a shady spot. The evening ends with a farewell dinner, sharing stories from your safari adventure.
Day 8
If your flight time allows, you’ll enjoy an early morning game ride before brunch and your departure. Farewell — for now!
