Unique Safaris

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Set off in the late afternoon for one of the greatest adventures imaginable - a ride straight out into the middle of the ancient lakebed! Eventually all that can be seen is the vast flatness stretching in every direction. Watch the sun set and the stars rise. This is one of the only places in the world where the silence is so complete you can hear the blood circulating through your ears. There is not one visual landmark to be seen and one swiftly loses one’s sense of perspective - 16,000 square kilometres of baking soda void, are inhabited only by you and a few gazillion invisible brine shrimp! And it is here that we’ll make camp. 

This big five horseback adventure begins in Zimbabwe's flagship national park and home to one of Africa's largest elephant populations before heading off to explore one of the seven natural wonders of the world!Our six night water and wilderness ride will take you on an adventure of a lifetime where you can expect to ride with all of the big five in their natural environment. From the open savanna grasslands and mystical teak and acacia forests of Hwange National Park onto the pristine and largely unexplored riverine of the mighty Zambezi River. This ride is for experienced riders only.

There is no better way to savour the Okavango Delta and experience its unparalleled wildlife population than on horseback. The annual flooding of the area leaves vast swathes of the Delta inaccessible to vehicles, making horses the most natural and exciting means to explore. Our experienced guides are full of fascinating stories about the ever-changing landscape, its trees and plants, and have an incredible ability to spot even the best-camouflaged wildlife. Our horses also have finely-tuned senses - keep an eye on their ears to see where animals are hiding. Once comfortable, our horses calmly drop their heads to graze, sending a signal to other animals in the area to relax and go about their normal daily routines.

 Riding up close to elephant, lion and buffalo, or galloping with wildebeest and zebra are life changing experiences. If you are a rider, there is simply no better way to see Kenya than from the back of a well schooled and fit horse. 

We ride across the Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Laikipia, choosing the best routes. With a traditional mobile tented safari camp that moves with us, supported by a lorry and Land Rovers, this is the epitome of what a true 'safari' is all about. 

Wildlife is plentiful in all the areas that we ride and your guide is highly knowledgeable and conversant with the habits and likely reactions of the wildlife

Action. Adventure. Luxury. This trip is all about balance. It has the perfect amount of authentic safari experience with all the trimmings. The Superior Explorer Safari offers six nights of mobile camping in the spectacular regions of Botswana’s Chobe National Park and the Savute and rounds off your journey with a delightfully indulgent two night stay at one of our andBeyond lodges in the Okavango Delta.      

 Your entire journey will be hosted by our most senior and experienced private guides who offer a wealth of knowledge about your chosen destinations and an engaging experience throughout your adventure.
 

The RPS MOBILE WALKING SAFARIS have long been known as the best wilderness experience of the South Luangwa. For the adventurous spirit that wants to get even further out into the wilderness, to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and smells of the bush, we offer dedicated walking safaris. Walking through the bush is a completely different experience to driving. Every sound, every movement - the flap of a bird's wing, a tail swishing through the tall grass - acquires significance. As one of our guests said after walking for five days along the Mupamdazi River, it is like reading an engrossing book, compared to watching a film.

Ibo Island Lodge is the ONLY operator to offer fully guided tailor made mobile island hopping dhow safaris. The dhow safaris are led by a pro guide experienced in these waters, and are backed up by a 12 meter beautiful support dhow with a skipper, crew and chef on board. You don’t sleep on board - instead mobile camps are set up on various tropical islands and special spots. The camps are eco friendly and rustic with all the necessary equipment. You are able to walk around and explore the island, kayak, swim, snorkel or just relax.

All safaris include the magic and comfort of Ibo Island Lodge at the end of the safari: Outstanding guided historical and cultural interactions, sandbank beach experience, guided bird walks, kayaking through mangrove forests and much more.

Vast tracts of pristine wilderness teem with animals, showcasing more species than can be seen in most of Africa. Lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, hippo, and rare sitatunga are popular animals to watch here.

Explore the seemingly endless channels of the Okavango Delta, and spend a day out on the open lagoons. Island Fly Camp – sleep in a mosquito net tent, beneath a blanket of stars, and luxuriate in the freedom of a night at one with nature (weather and water level dependent). Having indulged in a large spread of tea and cakes, park at the edge of a lagoon, drink in hand, and watch herds of elephant and myriad birds as they quench their thirst. The colours of the setting sun will ripple through the water, punctuated only by hippos, as the guide explains the geological history of the area.