On this equestrian safari vacation, horseback rides experience a huge zebra migration and flamingo herds during November to March in Africa's largest ephemeral wetland, or from May to September in a blindingly white desert with game easily located on grass islands with permanent waterholes. Interact with a habituated meercat colony and track with the San among baobab trees. This is an extraordinary horseback riding adventure and ideal to combine with the Okavango Delta for the ultimate safari.
Arguably the best horseback riding safari in the world for good riders. Frequent big game sightings, fantastic horseback riding on an unbeatable team of horses. Luxury accommodation.
This is a 'bucket list' equestrian safari featuring luxury accommodation in the heart of the Okavango delta with fantastic game viewing and superb horses. Perfect for Intermediate and advanced riding skills, and non-riders joining a group.
The Tuli Block is home to a great diversity of wildlife species including large herds of elephant. This is a fast and exciting equestrian safari for confident intermediate horseback riders with comfortable accommodation in a variety of semi-permanent camps around the Mashatu Reserve. A parallel mountain bike itinerary is available on request for non riding guests who are enthusiastic cyclists accompanying riding guests.
This is a once in a lifetime equestrian experience, involving long hours in the saddle and surrounded by the most diverse and numerous species of game in the world. Gallop alongside herds of giraffe or zebra, approach elephant or buffalo and create memories to last a lifetime. A fast horseback ride suitable for advanced riders with parallel jeep safaris for non-riders. Hemingway style fully staffed luxurious mobile camps.
Combine 4 nights under canvas in the South African bushveld with 3 nights in the Tuli block, Botswana. This is a great combination, 2 countries in one equestrian adventure with a huge diversity of wildlife and landscapes, our top recommendation and the best value horseback riding safari available today!
A new option with 3 nights in South Africa and 4 nights in Botswana is available from June 2024
Seeing the "Big 5" is a dream for many. Spotting lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino & leopard from horseback is an unforgettable experience. Explore the veld and spot game from the back of bush-wise Boerperd horses the way the early pioneers did. This equestrian safari is only for experienced horseback riders.
A mobile equestrian safari through the Makalali Reserve covering 3 luxurious private camps, with a focus on gourmet food. Close encounters with some of the most famous, and infamous, wildlife in South Africa are pretty much guaranteed, as is fast horseback riding on well schooled and responsive horses. Confident intermediate and experienced horseback riders will get the most out of this ride. All overseen by wonderfully attentive hosts.
All round fun equestrian vacation with game viewing over varied terrain. Try your skill at polocrosse, and enjoy swimming with horses. Suitable for horseback riders of all levels as well as non-riders; this is a vacation for everyone.
An affordable horseback riding safari with non-dangerous game and fun riding covering 150km of truly spectacular landscapes, capturing all the best elements of riding in South Africa. Suitable for intermediate and above and the perfect starter safari for fit riders.
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