Fodor's Expert Review Macatoo Camp

Be prepared to get wet as you gallop through knee-deep, crystal clear floodwaters among herds of giraffe on your chosen steed at this specialist horseback safari camp. Wade past oblivious, munching elephants, before arriving at the tree house—a deck built into the canopy of a gigantic strangler fig, where dry clothing materializes and brunch is hoisted 5 meters from the ground via an ingenious dumbwaiter pulley system; you can even sleep here if you wish. A laid-back atmosphere pervades the unpretentious 100% solar camp—eight simple but comfortably furnished en suite tents sit on elevated decks, and the mess tent’s sumptuous leather sofas will soothe weary limbs while you gaze at monochrome prints reminding you of the day’s adventures. A much larger honeymoon tent with roll-top bath and his-and-hers basins is available for a supplement. After the morning’s exertions, recline on rattan loungers beneath swaying weaver nests or cool off in the communal plunge pool overlooking an emerald floodplain. Shorter afternoon rides are more sedate, or you can opt for a game-drive, boat excursion, mokoro, or guided walk—activities also available to non-riders. Bush dinners can be a treat, when a live termite mound doubles up as a delicious pizza oven.