African Horseback Safaris is based at Macatoo Camp which is situated on a Palm fringed island in a private 500,000 acre concession on the western side of the Okavango Delta. This is one of the best horseback safaris on offer in Africa.
Maun Airport (MUB)
The experience of riding good quality, well mannered Thoroughbreds, Namibian Hanoverians and Kalahari-Arab crossbreeds in the Okavango Delta is awesome with the abundance of wildlife and birdlife in the area; riders will spend 4 to 6 hours a day in the saddle, need to feel confident about keeping up and capable of riding at all paces so this is not for beginners! On the longer safaris guests have the opportunity to experience the thrill of riding out to a mobile fly-camp. Whilst riding safaris are the focus, there are also game drives, bird walks, night drives, seasonal boating, canoeing and fishing.
Macatoo Camp features 8 large luxury en-suite canvas safari tents on raised decks overlooking the floodplain and elephant, zebra and other game is frequently seen from your own deck. There is a honeymoon tent with a private dining deck and a friends and family double unit. There is also a large well appointed central mess tent, a swimming pool and tree house.
We’ll meet at 4 p.m. at our hotel in Luzern (Lucerne) for a “Welcome to Switzerland” meeting. Then we’ll take a meandering evening walk through Switzerland’s most charming lakeside town, and get acquainted with one another over dinner together. Sleep in Luzern (2 nights). No bus. Walking: light.
Enjoy an orientation walk of Zurich’s OLD TOWN, Switzerland’s center of banking and commerce. Then, leave Zurich and start your Swiss adventure. You’ll quickly discover that Switzerland isn’t just home to the Alps, but also to some of the most beautiful lakes. First, stop at the foot of the Jura Mountains in the picturesque town of Biel, known as Bienne by French-speaking Swiss, famous for watch-making, and explore the historical center. Next, enjoy a scenic drive to lakeside Neuchâtel, dominated by the medieval cathedral and castle. Time to stroll along the lake promenade before continuing to stunning Geneva, the second-largest city in Switzerland, with its fantastic lakeside location and breathtaking panoramas of the Alps.
Our morning drive takes us from Swiss lakes to Swiss Army. At the once-secret Swiss army bunker at Fortress Fürigen, we’ll see part of the massive defense system designed to keep Switzerland strong and neutral. Afterward, a short drive into the countryside brings us to the charming Alpine village of Engelberg, our picturesque home for the next two days. We’ll settle into our lodge then head out for an orientation walk. Our stroll through the village will end at the Engelberg Abbey, a Benedictine monastery with its own cheese-making operation. You’ll have free time to wander back before dinner together. Sleep in Engelberg (2 nights). Bus: 1 hr. Walking: light.
An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. Globus Local Favorite At an amazing 11,332 feet, the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe’s highest railway station. Jungfrau’s 13,642-foot summit was first ascended in 1811 and in 1912 the rack railway was opened. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the ALPINE SENSATION, THE PANORAMA 360° EXPERIENCE, and the ICE PALACE. Also receive your JUNGFRAU PASSPORT as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the “Top of Europe” by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take most of the day.
