Macatoo camp, Okavango Delta safaris
Horseback Safari

Horseback safaris in Africa

Encounter wild African animals from horseback on a riding safari in South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania or Namibia. A horseback safari is either mobile with fly camps such as in "Out of Africa" which move on every day; or daily rides from very nice lodges or comfortable static bush camps. Riding safaris in open spaces with lions and elephant are usually limited to experienced riders, whilst horseback safaris in areas with no dangerous game are open to all abilities and families. Non-riding activities are also usually on offer and non-riders can be as well catered for as the riders, with game drives, walks or boat trips.

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From the horse’s mouth

  • Ants Lodges
    June 2025 Caroline aged 60
    We had an amazing holiday at Ants Nest ,fabulous horses lots of canters and we saw a lot of wildlife ,everyone is so friendly at Ants nest ,I think we will be returning I rode Zhara a chestnut mare lovely and forward going very good match to my riding
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  • Ants Lodges
    June 2025 Elizabeth aged 58
    My trip to Ants Nest in June was a trip of a lifetime and surpassed all expectations.From the warm welcome we received when we arrived I knew this was going to be a special place.The friendliness of all the staff at the lodge and the stables.Nothing was too much bother and everyone went out of their way to accommodate... Read all
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  • Tuli Trail Safari
    May 2025 Diane aged 74
    AMAZING! CAESAR - RESPONSIVE, WILLING, FRIENDLY
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  • Macatoo
    April 2025 Stacie aged 35
    I had most amazing time at Macatoo, the whole team were great and the newly refurbished camp is very comfortable. Getting up close with the game on rides was something I won’t forget, and I loved the splashy canters. It’s a really special place and I will definitely return. I rode Masisi and Sembai who were both great... Read all
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  • Ants Lodges
    April 2025 Clare aged 49
    This trip has been a dream of mine ever since I was a young girl and now at nearly 50 years I fulfilled my dream. Riding amongst giraffe, rhino and zebra is an incredible experience I will never forget. Francisca at Equus Journeys helped me and my daughter to plan a seamless journey to South Africa without any... Read all
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  • Horses in Okavango Delta
    Galloping in the waters of the Okavango delta
  • Giraffes and horses in Botswana
    Galloping with the giraffes
  • Botswana and horseback safari
    Meeting the local wildlife on horseback
  • Giraffe and Horses in Botswana
    African Explorer safari
  • Zebras and horses in Botswana
    Enjoy a gallop with herds of zebra in Botswana
  • Horse riding in the Makgadikgadi salt pans
    Riding close to the game in Botswana
  • Riding safari in the Mashatu Reserve in Botswana
    Getting close to the game on horseback in Mashatu
  • Riding safari in two different areas of Botswana
    The Mashatu Reserve is a sanctuary for elephant