About Us

Macatoo Camp
is situated on the western side of the Okavango Delta. Covering 17,000 km sq, the Okavango is the largest inland delta in the world, a mix of labyrinth channels, palm fringed islands and fertile floodplains. Trapped in the parched sands of the Kalahari desert, it is a magnet for the wildlife who depend on the delta's life giving waters. More than 400 species of resident and migrant birds, lions, elephant, hyenas, wild dog, buffalo, hippo and crocodiles congregate with a variety of antelope and smaller animals - warthog, mongoose, genets, monkeys and bush babies to name a few.

African Horseback Safaris was established in 1995 by Sarah Jane Gullick and is run by John Sobey. Macatoo Camp is situated in a 500,000 acre private concession in the Delta.

Well mannered horses
The horses are much loved, well mannered Thoroughbreds, Namibian Hanoverian and Kalahari-Arab crossbreeds. In excellent condition they range in size from 14 to 17 hands (140-170cm).

There is a horse to suit everyone, and a choice of English or Trail saddles. Riding with giraffe or zebra and splashing through the sparkling flood plains contribute to the ultimate African adventure. Qualified guides will share with you their intimate knowledge of this wilderness, using the horses to best effect to bring you closer to birds, game and nature.

Comfortable accommodation
The camp features seven large, comfortable twin bedded tents, each with their own en-suite shower and loo, and sleeps a maximum of fourteen guests. Centrally there is a large furnished mess tent and, tucked away, a private pool. Depending on the weather, longer safaris may include a ride out to our mobile fly camp, with traditional bucket shower and loo. Macatoo Camp is open all year round.

For riders and non-riders
Riding groups will normally be no more than 7 guests. Riders should be aged 12 and over, and weigh less than 15 stone, 210 lbs or 95kgs. Over this you will need to enquire, but only if you are an advanced rider. Anyone over 70 needs to be riding fit and strong. Four to six hours per day are spent in the saddle, and you should be confident of your ability at all paces. We cannot take beginners.

We welcome non riding spouses/partners and children who can enjoy the many alternative activities on offer including game drives, seasonal boating, mokoro and fishing.