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Namibia Horse Safari Company
The Namibia Horse Safari Company offers riders the chance to explore some of the most remote and beautiful regions of Namibia from horseback. Namibia is a vast and beautiful country, home to striking scenery, arid deserts and is a place where riders can enjoy being truly off the beaten track for days on end.
Riding
The Namibia Horse Safari Company has a herd of over 50 horses, comprising of a variety of breeds including boerperd, arabs and thoroughbred crosses. The horses range in size between 14.2 – 16.0hh and all are immensely fit, hardy and sure footed. The riding here is fast paced and guests may gallop for extended periods of time over the smooth desert floors, riders should be fit for this ride. The Namibia Horse Safari Company offer mobile safaris through the Namib Desert, along the Fish River Canyon and exploring the Damaraland. These are mobile safaris and guests enjoy sleeping out under the vast Namibian skies, eating around a camp fire and long days in the saddle. These rides are amongst the most challenging in the world, however they are immensely rewarding.
Accommodation & Facilities
Accommodation varies from comfortable lodges to a bed roll under the stars on this ride. Depending on which ride and which stage of a ride, the accommodation could be a comfortable lodge one night and dome tents the next. Part of the excitement of this ride is not knowing where you are going to be staying that night, there are some truly magical camping sites.
What Next?
If you’re interested in a Namibia Horse Safari Company riding safari holiday in Namibia, give our African experts a call. We regularly visit the lodges and camps we recommend and are ready to offer great advice on constructing your perfect holiday.
Namibia Horse Safari Company - Fact Box
Horse type |
Varied | ||
| How many horses | +/- 50 | ||
| Horse size? | 14.2 – 16.00 | ||
| Max. number of riders | 15 | ||
| Horse standard? | Fast, sure footed , fit | ||
| Minimum age | None – riding experience important | ||
| Rider standard | Good intermediate to very expereinced | ||
| Rider weight | 85Kg - charge for extra horse if over that | ||
| Hours in the saddle/day | Varies – up to 8 | ||
| Ride speed | Varies – but often fast | ||
| Itineraries/ Set depts? | Yes | ||
| Tack type | Western styles trail saddles | ||
| Non-riders? | Can travel in back up trucks | ||
| What other activities are on offer? | None during ride | ||
| Camp/Lodge | Trail ride – camping | ||
| Does it close at all? | Season march – to Oct | ||
| Big 5 ? | No. Desert Elephant and rhino in Damaraland | ||
| Climate | Hot - cold at night in winter | ||
| Terrain | Varied- rocky , open plains, sand dunes , beach | ||
| Luggage limit |
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