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

  • Ant's Lodges
    October 2025 Catherine aged 56
    I had a really wonderful time. Thank you so much.
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  • Ant's Lodges
    October 2025 Kathleen aged 55
    We booked Ant’s Nest in Waterberg (SA) as a warm up to our Botswana trip. I thought it might be a bit more mass market than we usually like but it wasn’t at all. Everything was perfect, from the pickup at the airport until we were dropped off at our hotel on the last day. The attention to detail was phenomenal - I... Read all
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  • Macatoo
    October 2025 Rachel aged 39
    I had the most wonderful time at Macatoo--it exceeded my expectations in every way. All of the staff are so kind, the horses are wonderful and clearly well-cared for, the accommodations are gorgeous, and being that close to wildlife--on horseback!--is the experience of a lifetime. The limited number of guests provides... Read all
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  • Horizon ranch
    September 2025 Janet Elizabeth aged 74
    The best holiday ever. We had high expectations and these were exceeded. Horses healthy and happy. Well matched to riders ability.
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  • Horizon ranch
    September 2025 Gillian Fiona aged 46
    Holiday of a lifetime! Pedro, Taylor, Hollywood - all well suited to my ability
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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