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

  • Macatoo
    March 2026 Caroline aged 26
    Loved it so much I booked a trip back in the same year! Can't recommend it enough. The riding is fast and fun in the morning, and the slower evening ride is the perfect opportunity to bring a camera in your saddle bag. Horses are phenomenal and very well-matched to the rider, shoutout to Moonlight and Pumba. The... Read all
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  • African Explorer Safari
    January 2026 Alice aged 28
    Going on my own and having never done a trip like this before, I was nervous, but after my many questions being answered hastily by my rep, and from the moment I arrived on the trip, all anxieties drifted away. I had the most spectacular time and very importantly to me, the horses were incredibly well looked after.... Read all
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  • 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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  • 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