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

  • 'Big Five' riding safari in Entabeni
    September 2026 Jakoba Maria Lucreti aged 22
    It was an amazing trip! It was everything what I expected and more. The food was great, the accommodations were amazing, the horse were good and well taking care of and we have seen so much different animals. I have created memories for a lifetime! I had an amazing horse, beforehand they asked what I liked and choose... Read all
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  • Tuli Trail Safari
    August 2026 Denise aged 55
    This is such a beautiful trip in so many ways! The landscape, the horses, the wildlife, the people, the food, and the accommodations were all superb. Thank you so much! Prisma is easy going and confident. Very friendly when handling on the ground, willing when riding and steadfast when encountering his environment. A... Read all
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  • Tuli Trail Safari
    August 2026 Jessica Lauren aged 30
    This ride was fantastic by all accounts!! The organization of the trip was seamless, the horses were fantastic (well maintained and trained, and comfortable equipment and gates), the small group size was perfect (I only had 2 other guest riders), the landscape and animals were incredible, the food was delicious and... Read all
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  • African Explorer Safari
    June 2026 Sylvia aged 27
    This holiday was really amazing! The horses and the staff were amazing! Everything was very well organized, and we saw amazing views and a lot of animals, including the big five! I really recommend this trip!! Arizona (South Africa) and William (Botswana) were amazing!
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  • African Explorer Safari
    June 2026 Woutertje Nienke aged 26
    Words cannot describe just how fantastic this ride is. The organization by Horizon Horseback, the scenery, the wildlife, the guides, the horses, the accommodation—literally everything about this trip was amazing. We enjoyed every single second! It was a holiday we will never forget. I rode Luna in South Africa and... Read all
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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