Riding with herds of zebra in Botswana on a riding safari
Africa

Riding holiday, riding safari and trail rides in Africa

Africa is the ultimate horse riding holiday destination. There are many different options for riding safaris, whether riding amongst the migration in Kenya, splashing through the Okavango Delta in Botswana or running with giraffe from a luxury lodge in South Africa. Africa also offers some of the best beach riding and trail riding holidays in the world - long canters along the South African Wild Coast, gallops across the Namib desert, trails through vineyards near Cape Town or trails to far-flung Lake Natron in Tanzania. Africa is a horse riders dream.
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From the horse’s mouth

  • 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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  • Ants Lodges
    April 2025 Heather aged 65
    Great holiday experience at the new Bush Willow Camp. A very different visit from previous trips to Ants Nest, with real immersion in bush life, with the lodges situated close to a water hole. I rode three, all lovely, forward and responsive. Sassy, Duma and Santi
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  • Horizon ranch
    February 2025 Jimmy aged 64
    I thoroughly enjoyed my trip, the guides and staff were all great and helped me inprove my riding a lot.
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  • The delta of Sine Saloum
    February 2025 Ella aged 36
    Incredibly authentic trip. Real Africa, local people, villages. Different landscapes, nice horses easy to ride Ndella was very tiny but fast, easy to control. No problems at all. Just be prepared that they are tiny
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  • Horseback safari in Kenya
    Masai Mara and his horse
  • Riders and elephants in Botswana
    Horseback safari in Botswana
  • Botswana and horse in sunset
    Sunset on the Okavango delta
  • Horseback trail ride in Namibia
    Cantering in the namibian desert
  • Mozambique on horseback
    Horse riding trail in Mozambique