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Gaucho and horses
from $1,949
Summary:

Combine the essence of the Argentinian experiences: ride on the pampas at all paces, learn cattle work from the gauchos on a working estancia, learn to play polo with the locals and visit Buenos Aires in one convenient holiday. This ride is aimed at riders and accompanying non-riders.

Departure Dates:
  • 2022 departure dates on request all year round.
  • Trip Length: 7 days/6 nights/5 riding days
    OR
    per night with a 3 night minimum
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 - 6 hours
  • Meeting point: Buenos Aires International Airport (EZE)
  • Riding Ability Required: Comfortable at walk, trot and canter.
  • Usual Group Size: 2 - 10
  • Transfer: 2022: Included for weekly stays. Can be arranged for shorter stays for approx $200 per car return (max 3 passengers).
Riding on the Beach
from $1,849
Summary:

The best of both worlds! Ride through lush forests and open scrub, then cool off with a gallop along miles of golden sands. Suitable for confident riders keen on long gallops. Beautiful accommodation.

Departure Dates:
  • 2022: Sept 19; Oct 2, 16, 30; Nov 14, 27.
  • 2023: Mar 12, 26; Apr 13, 27; Mat 16, 28; Jun 11, 25; Jul 9, 27; Aug 10, 24; Sept 7, 21; Oct 5, 19; Nov 5, 19; Dec 3.
  • Trip Length: 7 days / 6 nights / 5 days riding
    Christmas Ride: 6 days / 5 nights/ 4 days riding
  • Approximate riding time per day: 3.5 - 6 hours
    2hr beach ride
  • Meeting point: Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) or Kendall train station
  • Riding Ability Required: Advanced riders, must be comfortable cantering and galloping in open spaces.
  • Usual Group Size: 2-4
  • Transfer: Included from Port Macquarie Airport at around 5:15pm or Kendall train station at 6:15pm. Drop off on final day from 9am at Port Macquarie Airport or 9am at Kendall train station.
Saltpans of Botswana
from $1,175
Summary:

Experience a huge zebra migration and flamingo herds November to March in Africa's largest ephemeral wetland, or from May to September, a blindingly white desert with game easily located on grass islands with permanent waterholes. All year round interaction with a habituated meercat colony, tracking with the San and baobab trees. An extraordinary riding adventure ideal to combine with the Okavango Delta for the ultimate safari.

Departure Dates:
  • 2022 Mid Season: 18 Sept; 22, 27 Dec.
  • 2022 High Season: 24 (FULL) Jul; 1 Aug.
  • 2023 Low Season: 1 Feb; 21 Mar.
  • 2023 Mid Season: 2 Jan; 12 Apr; 11 May; 25 Jun; 20 Sept; 26 Dec.
  • 2023 High Season: 19 Jul; 2 Aug.
  • Other dates available on request for 3 nights or more for minimum of 2 pax.
  • Trip Length: 6 days/5 nights
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 - 6 hours per day
  • Meeting point: Maun, Botswana (MUB)
  • Riding Ability Required: Walk, trot and canter on a good horse, from intermediate onwards.
  • Usual Group Size: 2-8
  • Transfer: 2022/23: approx. £778 per person return light aircraft transfer, Maun - Camp Kalahari - Maun, payable at time of booking. Please note transfer cost are subject to change.
galloping through the flood plains chasing lechwe
from $729
Summary:

Arguably the best ride in the world for good riders. Frequent big game sightings, fantastic riding on an unbeatable team of horses, luxury accommodation.

Departure Dates:
  • Arrivals/Departures on Saturday or Tuesday
  • 2022/23 Low season: January, February, March, December
  • 2022/23 Mid season: April, May, October, November
  • 2022/23 High season: June, July, August, September
  • Trip Length: 6 days/5 nights, 8 days/7 nights or 11 days/10 nights.
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 to 6 hours
  • Meeting point: Maun, Botswana (MUB)
  • Riding Ability Required: Post to trot 10 min and gallop out of danger. Minimum age 12.
  • Usual Group Size: Maximum 12
  • Transfer: 2022/23: from £99 (from £119 in 2023) per person each way for road and boat transfer or from £290 (£300 in 2023) per person each way (helicopter). Please enquire for all transfer options.
galloping with giraffe
from $555
Special Offer:

50% discount offered on return flights from Maun to Macatoo for any bookings of 7 nights or more, and FREE return flights from Maun to Macatoo on any bookings of 10 nights or more.

Summary:

Luxurious Big Game safari with excellent service levels.

Departure Dates:
  • Year round arrivals and departures
  • 2022/23 Low Season: Jan 1 - Mar 31; 1 - 31 Dec
  • 2022/23 Mid Season: Apr 1 - Jun 14; Oct 15 - Nov 30
  • 2022/23 Peak Season: Jun 15 - Oct 14
  • Trip Length: We recommended a 5, 7 or 10 night safari
    Shorter stays are available, however a minimum stay of 3 nights applies
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 - 6 hours per day
  • Meeting point: Maun (MUB) or Kasane (BBK) Airports
  • Riding Ability Required: Rising trot for 10 minute stretches and the ability to gallop out of danger. Minimum age 12.
  • Usual Group Size: Maximum 12
  • Transfer: 2022/23: Maun £245 (£255 in 2023) one way per person, 30 minute flight. Kasane £340 (£355 in 2023) one way per person. 1 1/2 hour flight
Watching giraffes on the run
from $2,545
Summary:

The Tuli Block is  home to a great diversity of wildlife species inluding large herds of elephant. Fast & exciting riding safari for confident intermediate riders with comfortable accommodation in a variuety of semi-permanent camps around the Mashatu Reserve. 

Departure Dates:
  • 2022 Tuli Safari Low Season: Saturday to Saturday in Dec.
  • High Season: Sunday to Sunday in Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov.
  • 2022 Tuli 2 Safari Low Season: Wednesday to Wednesday in Dec.
  • High Season: Wednesday to Wednesday in Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov.
  • 2023 Tuli Safari Low Season: Saturday to Saturday in Dec.
  • Mid Season: Saturday to Saturday in Feb, Mar.
  • High Season: Saturday to Saturday in Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov.
  • 2023 Tuli 2 Safari Low Season: Monday to Monday in Dec.
  • High Season: Monday to Monday in Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov.
  • Trip Length: 8 days / 7 nights/ 8 days riding
  • Approximate riding time per day: 2 - 6 hours per day
  • Meeting point: OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg (JNB)
  • Riding Ability Required: Confident, fit and experienced riders. Minimum age 16
  • Usual Group Size: 2 - 8
  • Transfer: 2022: Return charter flight approx £680 per person.
    2023: Return charter flight approx £780 per person. Road transfers from approx. £1110 return depending on number of passengers.
galloping gauchos
from $2,729
Summary:
Trail from one fazenda to another in the cattle farming backcountry of Brazil. Superb riding at all paces 5.500 ft surrounded by outstanding ever-changing scenery.
Departure Dates:
  • 2022: 20 November.
  • 2023: 25 February; 15 April; 23 September; 1 November.
  • Trip Length: 8 days/ 7 nights / 6 days riding
  • Approximate riding time per day: 5 - 7 hrs
  • Meeting point: Florianopolis Airport (FLN)
  • Riding Ability Required: Walk, trot and canter on a good horse
  • Usual Group Size: 5-15
  • Transfer: Transfers included, pick up approx. 12 noon and drop off approx. 11am.
Riding in Bulgaria
from $1,375
Summary:

Plenty of canters and amazing scenery with ancient Thracian and Roman ruins, delicious wines and spa opportunities. For intermediate riders onwards.

Departure Dates:
  • 2022: 24 Sept; 8, 22 Oct; 5 Nov.
  • 2023: 25 Mar; 8, 22 Apr; 6, 20 May; 3 Jun; 26 Aug; 9, 23 Sept; 7, 21 Oct; 4 Nov.
  • Trip Length: 8 days / 7 nights / 6 riding days
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4-6 hours
  • Meeting point: Sofia Airport (SOF) by 4pm on Day 1.
  • Riding Ability Required: Intermediate. Riders need to be capable at all paces including gallop, able to spend up to 6 hours a day in the saddle riding on steep terrain.
  • Usual Group Size: 3-8
  • Transfer: Included to and from Sofia Airport (SOF). Please arrange departure flights after 11am. Approximate transfer time is 1h30m.
Riding in Bulgaria
from $1,265
Summary:

A fantastic horse riding holiday in the famous Rhodopes mountains. This trail will take you over 150km of fabulous riding country. For intermediate riders onwards.

Departure Dates:
  • 2023: 17 Jun; 1, 15, 29 Jul; 12 Aug.
  • Trip Length: 8 days / 7 nights / 6 riding days
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4-6 hours
  • Meeting point: Sofia Airport (SOF) by 16:00 on Day 1.
  • Riding Ability Required: Intermediate. Riders need to be capable at all paces including gallop, able to spend up to 6 hours a day in the saddle and ride in open country and on steep terrain.
  • Usual Group Size: 3-8
  • Transfer: Included to and from Sofia Airport (SOF). Please arrive in Sofia no later than 16:00. Please arrange departure flights after 12:00 (noon). Approximate transfer time is 1h30m.
Riding the three mountains trail, Bulgaria
from $1,539
Summary:

This exciting and fast-paced trail takes in three mountain ranges – Plana, Verila and Rila. Thrilling riding on board superb trail horses with an experienced guide, this trail is ideal for nature-loving intermediate riders.

Departure Dates:
  • 2022/23: Every other Saturday departures between June and the first week of October, on request.
  • Trip Length: 8 days / 7 nights / 6 riding days
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4-6 hours
  • Meeting point: Sofia Airport (SOF)
  • Riding Ability Required: Intermediate onwards. Riders need to be capable at all paces, able to spend up to 6 hours a day in the saddle riding on steep terrain.
  • Usual Group Size: 3-6
  • Transfer: Included to and from Sofia Airport (SOF). Please arrange departure flights after 12 noon. Approximate transfer time is 40 minutes.
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