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

  • 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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  • African Explorer Safari
    July 2025 Eleonora aged 27
    It was incredible, great people in both countries, great horses and nature, lots of diversity and adventure to fully understand the counties, the wild animals and the nature. Would do it again and again In South Africa i had Dante, very sweet and responding, a perfect match. In Botswana I had Bondelier, one of the... Read all
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  • Tuli Trail Safari
    July 2025 Katherine aged 37
    This was a once in a lifetime trip, which I now know I will do everything possible to make... not once in a lifetime but something I explore as much as possible! It exceeded all expectations within hour 3 and only got better from there. Scooby was reliable and an absolute joy to ride!
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  • 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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  • 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