Conceptualisers & Founders

Guide
& Stable Hand

Flood grew up on the Western side of the Delta, on the back of a horse. He has a lot of experience in the tourism industry, especially horseback safaris. He worked at a few different horse safaris, growing his experience to join and help build Bontsintsi Horse Safaris.

Groom, Poler
& Assistant Farrier

His real name is Matshelo Katholo, but everyone calls him Life. Life has recently completed farrier training, gaining valuable skills in equine hoof care. This accomplishment highlights his dedication to professional growth and commitment to providing the best care for our horses.

Groom
& Groundsman

Hardworking, humble and soft-handed groomsman. T-man grew up in Gunotsoga Village, the Okavango Delta was his playground and there he learnt everything he needs to know about the indigenous surroundings.

Guide & Driver

Drawn to cattle, birds and nature; he likes nothing better than spending time with his family and his livestock. He is multi-skilled and willing. Best of all, he can turn any situation into a positive experience and make people laugh.

Waiter & Barman

The smile that meets you with a welcome drink and a welcome cloth. KB is very attentive and efficient. He enjoys serving people. He has deep knowledge of drinks. His service is quick and seamless, always anticipating customer needs without being intrusive.

Groundsman

A quiet soul, always doing his part. You might not see him that often, but then you can be assured that he is somewhere busy improving the lodge. If you enjoy the neat walkways, it is most of the time him to thank. He loves the garden and making everything look perfect for your arrival.

Guide & Maintenance

Deeply passionate about wildlife, working towards obtaining his guide’s license. Hustler does his job willingly and quietly and likes to finish on time. He has a great deal of knowledge and experience of the area and the wildlife.

Housekeeper

She enjoys cleaning the rooms and being creative by decorating the beds with flowers and animal shapes that she creates with the towels. She is one of the strongest women around camp, always ready to make new letaka fences. In her free time she enjoys ploughing the fields at home.

Scullery & Assistant Chef

Mos is hardworking and quiet, always doing more than what is expected from her. She loves baking bread and cooking meals for her fellow staff members. Keeping the kitchen clean is not a problem with her on the team, she always makes sure everything is perfectly clean.

Chef

Forward-thinking and passionate. Patrick has his own coffee shop in Gunotsoga and has almost 25 years of experience on mobile safaris in the Okavango Delta. After he finished school, he joined the safari industry and became a professional chef. He is a highly respected man especially due to his faith.

Scullery & Assistant Chef

Rebecca started her career in tourism already in 1998 where she was a cook and waitress at a safari camp. Her goal is to learn as much as she can while helping in the kitchen to become a chef one day. You can also be sure to see her smile among the friendly faces and beautiful voices welcoming you to Bontsintsi Horse Safaris.

Housekeeper

Experienced in hospitality, her pastimes include sewing and cooking local Tswana food. She takes great pride in making up beds, decorating them, and ensuring the laundry is “super clean”. Another one of our strong women in camp. Her dream is to turn her love of cooking into becoming a chef one day.

Groundsman

Joe enjoys gardening and keeping all the surfaces clean from leaves and small branches. He is friendly and kind and always greets you with a smile. He also enjoys working with the horses, he helps out with the grooming when the other grooms are on leave.

Storeman

A meticulous and organized storeman. CK efficiently manages and tracks all equipment usage. His attention to detail and systematic approach help maintain an orderly inventory, minimizing loss and ensuring that everything is available when needed.