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Riding on the Beach
from $1,799
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:
  • 2019: 20 Oct; 3, 17 Nov; 1, 15 Dec.
  • 2020: 1 Jan; 1, 15, 29 Mar; 16 Apr; 3, 118, 31 May; 14, 28 Jun; 12, 26 Jul; 13, 27 Aug; 10, 24 Sept; 8, 22 Oct; 8, 22 Nov; 6, 20 Dec.
  • 10 - 13 April - Easter short stay (no beach riding, please enquire)
  • Trip Length: 7 days / 6 nights / 5 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.
Riding along Bakers Beach
from $1,179
Summary:

Horse riding in Tasmania in 3 unique locations: the beautiful Mersey Valley, Cradle Mountain in the Vale of Belvoir Conservation Area and Bakers Beach (Narawntapu National Park). Taking in part of the 460km Tasmanian Trail, this 5-day break offers fast riding along white sandy beaches, plenty of wildlife from wombats to possums and comfortable accommodation at two different locations. Ideal for adventurous riders looking to explore this vast, beautiful island state.

Departure Dates:
  • 2019: Any day start throughout the year. Closed in August and September.
  • Trip Length: 4 nights/5 days/4 days riding
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4-6 hours
  • Meeting point: Launceston Airport (LST), Tasmania
  • Riding Ability Required: Should be confident at walk, trot and canter in open spaces including fast-paced beach riding.
  • Usual Group Size: 1-6
  • Transfer: 2019: A taxi from the airport to the stables is approximately $200 each way and a one hour drive. Most guests hire a car and drive themselves.
Outside a Mayan temple
from $825
Summary:

A ride in tropical rainforest, diverse flora and fauna, home of the jaguar, Baird's tapir, monkeys, macaws, toucans and snakes. Visiting Mayan ruins, San Ignacia, Barton Creek and waterfalls.

Departure Dates:
  • 2019: dates on request year-round, except for June/July
  • 2020: confirmed departure 15th Feb
  • Trip Length: 8 days/7 nights/6 days riding
  • Approximate riding time per day: 2-5 hours
  • Meeting point: Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE)
  • Riding Ability Required: Able to walk, trot and canter
  • Usual Group Size: 2-10
  • Transfer: 2019: from Philip Goldson International Airport
Bhutan Himalayan Monastery Trail
from $2,835
Summary:

A cultural adventure in the Himalayan mountains visiting ancient monasteries and meeting local people in the land of happiness. Staying in a variety of accommodations including hotels, farm houses and camping, this tour combines horse riding with trekking and sight-seeing to include all the best Bhutan has to offer.

Departure Dates:
  • 2019: November 18
  • 2020: May 10
  • Other dates available on request for 2+ riders
  • Trip Length: 12 days/11 nights/6 days riding
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4-5 hours
  • Meeting point: Paro Airport
  • Riding Ability Required: Strong novice onwards. Riders should have a good level of fitness and a sense of adventure, and be confident riding up and down steep terrain.
  • Usual Group Size: 2-10
  • Transfer: Included from meeting point.
Saltpans of Botswana
from $4,125
Special Offer:

5% discount on final price when combined with the Okavango Delta Ride 7 night stay in 2019.

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:
  • 2019 Mid Season: 22 Sept; 21, 26 Dec
  • 2019 High Season: 11, 18 Aug.
  • 2020 Mid Season: 9 May; 22 Jun; 21 Sept; 21, 26 Dec.
  • 2020 High Season: 26 Jul; 26 Aug.
  • 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: 2019: approx. £510 per person return light aircraft transfer, Maun - Camp Kalahari - Maun, payable at time of booking.
galloping through the flood plains chasing lechwe
from $769
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
  • 2019 Low season: January; February; March; December.
  • 2019 Mid season: 1 April to 31 May; 1 October to 1 December.
  • 2019 High season: 1 June to 30 Sept.
  • 2020 Low season: January; February; March; December.
  • 2020 Mid season: 1 April to 31 May; 1 October to 1 December.
  • 2020 High season: 1 June to 30 Sept.
  • 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: 2019: from £260 per person each way (helicopter). Road and boat transfers possible depending on flood levels - please enquire.
    2020: from £275 per person each way (helicopter). Road and boat transfers possible depending on flood levels - please enquire.
galloping with giraffe
from $655
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
  • 2019/20 Low Season: Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec
  • 2019/20 Mid Season: Apr, May, Jun and Nov
  • 2019/20 Peak Season: Jul, Aug, Sept and Oct
  • 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: 2019/20: Maun £205.00 one way per person, 30 minute flight. Kasane £300.00 one way per person. 1 1/2 hour flight
Cantering in the Okavango Delta
from $545
Special Offer:

5% discount on final price when the 7 night Okavango Delta Ride is combined with the Kalahari Zebra Migration in 2019.

Summary:
Mobile camp adventure in Okavango Delta, suitable for intermediate and experienced riders onwards.
Departure Dates:
  • 2019 Low season: 5, 23 Jan; 9 Feb; 11, 23 Mar; 17 Nov; 1, 14, 22 Dec.
  • 2019 Mid season: 31 Mar; 10 Apr; 10, 24 May; 2, 21 Jun; 7 Jul
  • 2019 High season: 19, 26 Jul; 11, 23 Aug; 7, 15 Sep; 4, 11, 19 Oct.
  • 2020 Low season: 2, 20 Jan; 3, 17 Feb; 3, 11 Mar; 27 Nov; 5, 14 Dec.
  • 2020 Mid season: 7, 26 Apr; 4, 25 May; 7, 15, 23 Jun; 2, 19 Nov.
  • 2020 High season: 1, 20 Jul; 3, 17, 25 Aug; 7, 14, 28 Sep; 12, 25 Oct.
  • Trip Length: 8 day / 7 nights / 6 riding days set dates
    Also available on a nightly basis with a minimum stay of 3 nights
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 - 6 hours per day
  • Meeting point: Maun Airport, Botswana (MUB)
  • Riding Ability Required: Walk, trot and canter on a good horse, from intermediate onwards.
  • Usual Group Size: 2 - 8
  • Transfer: 2019: Included from Maun airport for 7 night ride. For nightly stays transfers are £21 pp return (2020 will be £23 pp return). Transfers are 45 minutes from Maun to the start of the ride.
Riding with Eland in the game reserve
from $495
Summary:

Safari for all levels of rider set in a luxurious lodge along the Thamalakane River near the Okavango Delta and Maun, a full service safari with riding adapted to the ability of the riders.

Departure Dates:
  • All year round (high season 1 Jul - 31 Oct).
  • Trip Length: Flexible, minimum stay 3 nights
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 - 6 hours per day as desired
  • Meeting point: Maun, Botswana (MUB)
  • Riding Ability Required: Riding for all levels
  • Usual Group Size: 1-10
  • Transfer: Included from Maun aiport
Watching giraffes on the run
from $2,825
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:
  • 2019:
  • High Season: Sunday to Sunday from 28 Apr - 29 Dec 2019
  • 2020:
  • Low Season: Sunday to Sunday in Jan, Feb, Dec
  • Mid Season: Sunday to Sunday in Mar, Apr, Jun
  • High Season: Sunday to Sunday in May, 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: 2019: Return charter flight £500 per person. Return road transfers from £412 per car. See notes section for more details.
    2020: Return charter flight £570 per person. Return road transfers from £429 per car. See notes section for more details.
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