Here’s a round up of what’s been happening in the world of riding safaris, including feedback from Alice on her recent hosted riding safari, great comments from some of our favourite riding guides following their epic ride from desert to sea in Namibia, and details on a new riding safari ... Read more
If you’re interested in a riding safari you’ll enjoy Alice’s report of her recent ride across the Masai Mara with Gordie Church of Safaris Unlimited. The group of eight was co-hosted by Alice which meant that every little detail was looked after from check-in to making sure everyone had a ... Read more
Without a doubt riding in Africa is a wonderful way to see the landscape and wildlife. But what to do if not everyone in your family shares your love of horses and riding? Can you find a happy mix to accommodate both the rider and non-rider? You can, and there ... Read more
Claiming to offer ‘the ultimate riding experience in the most hauntingly beautiful place on this planet’ is pretty bold. But that’s exactly the promise Namibia Horse Safaris make on their website. Would they, I wondered, as I joined their Damaraland ride a couple of months ago? The answer, absolutely yes ... Read more
Guiding riding safaris through ‘your’ patch of the African wilderness on a daily basis is surely one of the best jobs ever. But are these lucky few ever tempted to ride elsewhere, either in Africa or the rest of the world? We’ve asked some of the guides we work with ... Read more
For an experienced rider there's a great choice. If you are an experienced, competent rider, there’s a great choice of exhilarating, fast riding in Southern and East Africa. In Kenya you can ride across the Masai Mara with the wildebeest migration, head to Botswana and explore the magnificent Okavango Delta, or ... Read more
Joining a hosted riding safari can be a great way to experience Africa in a completely hassle-free way. If you’re travelling alone, are embarking on an African safari for the first time, or simply don’t want to think about anything other than enjoying every moment in the wilderness it’s something ... Read more
Riding in Africa is a real thrill. Whether you’re hacking on a glorious white sandy beach or galloping alongside Kenya’s great wildebeest migration it’s a magical experience. Here are some of the most memorable unique places to ride: 1. Cantering across the flooded grasslands of the Okavango Delta, Botswana The ... Read more
There are a number of fantastic riding safaris in Botswana, and with so many to choose from it is important to pick the right one for you. They range from galloping across the Kalahari desert to swimming through the channels of the Okavango Delta. I have outlined some of the ... Read more
“I’m hosting a trip to Wait A Little in May. Join us if you’d like.” This was my answer to anyone wanting to ride in Africa, who was struggling to find riding pals to go away with. Wait A Little is on the edge of the Kruger National Park in ... Read more