Okavango Horse Safaris started in 1986 and is the first riding safari company in Southern Africa. Founded, owned and run by PJ and Barney Bestelink, born from Barney's love of the horse and PJ's love of the bush, their aim is to provide the ultimate safari experience. The focus is to give guests a journey through the diverse landscape of the Okavango Delta and understanding of the ecosystems, flora and fauna of this truly unique area. This safari takes place in a private concession area of over 2500 sq kilometres using three different camps, all in diverse areas offering a unique experience of the Okavango Delta wildlife, birds and habitat. Guests can expect a small riding group, maximum of 8 although larger group bookings can also be accommodated on request, non-riders are also welcome. Itineraries are built around a 5, 7 or 10 nights with fixed departure dates. Between 4-6 hours are spent in the saddle while afternoons can be spent enjoying alternative activities including swimming, game drives, mokoros (traditional dug out canoe) or walking.  On full riding days, picnic lunches are a feature, supported by vehicle. This gives the opportunity for a siesta on camp beds through the heat of the day before mounting up and riding into camp in time for sundowners.