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We consider riders to be advanced if you have owned your own horse, competed or hunted seriously and been riding regularly for many years. You must also be riding fit, very well balanced in the saddle and confident outdoors at all paces and on a variety of horses.

Advanced horse riders can head out on all of our horse safaris, including our lodge-based and trail based riding holidays. If you want to go on horse safari where there is big game such as lion, elephant and leopard present, then you will need an advanced or intermediate plus level of riding. You will need to be well balanced in the saddle, ride with contact and able to react to all eventualities. You will need to be able to post in the trot for at least 10 minutes at a time, and canter in a two-point position for at least 5 minutes over uneven ground. While your guides keep you very safe, wildlife is unpredictable – It is essential for your own safety and your enjoyment that you are confident at all paces, able to gallop out of trouble if required and keep your balance should you need to pull up quickly.

Remember that riding out in the wilderness might be very different from what you’re used to in the area or back home. You’ll be on trail rides across various different terrains, often having to keep an eye out for animal holes, low hanging tree branches and rocks. The joy of horse riding in Africa is being able to get off the beaten path and follow the wildlife trails, which makes for some challenging and exciting horse riding! You might need to mount up from the ground or a handy fallen log, and you’ll often spend 4-8 hours in the saddle a day, so being riding fit will definitely be in your favour!

Most of the horses are English Trained, so we recommend that any Western riders take some lessons doing English riding. They do respond to neck reining in the bush, however, they are used to being ridden with contact which might be very different from what you’re used to. You will need to become accustomed to posting in the trot and being well balanced in a two-point canter.

Advanced Horse Riding Tours

Girls riding horses

8 nights: From USD $3970 pps

Zambian Odyssey

Zambian Odyssey

8 - 11 Nights

Zambia

Wildlife & Scenery Focused Safari

Discover Zambia from horseback, boat, foot and vehicle on this adventure holiday.

Endurance Horse Riders

2 Weeks: From £1 375pps

Endurance Training Programme

Endurance Training Programme

2 - 12 Weeks

South Africa

Working Holiday

Get involved in aspects of endurance riding - from training, vetting and even competing.

Rhinos and horses in Kenya

3 Nights: From USD $3363 pps

Lewa Wilderness

Lewa Wilderness

3 - 10 Nights

Kenya

Wildlife Focused Horse Safari

The Lewa Wilderness is perfect for true safari lovers to fully immerse in this very special part of Kenya.

8 Nights: GBP £3800 pps

Fairytales of Fayoum

Fairytales of Fayoum

8 Nights

Egypt

Scenery Focused Horse Safari

On this ride, explore the oasis of Fayoum and the ancient city of Luxor

Galloping with wildebeest

5 nights: From USD $2350 pps

Simalaha Conservancy & Victoria Falls

Simalaha Conservancy & Victoria Falls

3 - 7 Nights

Zambia

Scenery & Wildlife Focused Horse Safari

Ride across the Zambezi River floodplains with herds of zebra, wildebeest and lechwe, before visiting the mighty Victoria Falls.

Ride along the River Nile

11 Nights: From $7 200 pps

Ultimate Uganda – Horse riding and gorilla trekking

Ultimate Uganda – Horse riding and gorilla trekking

11 Nights

Uganda

Scenery Focused Horse Safari

Combine horse riding on the Nile with Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Horse riding Swakopmund

10 Nights: GBP £5350 pps

Skeleton Coast and Damaraland Expedition Ride

Skeleton Coast and Damaraland Expedition Ride

10 Nights

Namibia

Scenery Focused Horse Safari

Ride along an incredible coastline where you'll see more shipwrecks than people before exploring one of the most remote areas on the planet.

Two horseriders galloping through water

12 Nights: From GBP £3415 pps

Wildlife and Waves – Tuli Horse Safari and Wild Coast

Wildlife and Waves – Tuli Horse Safari and Wild Coast

12 Nights

South Africa & Botswana

Scenery & Wildlife Focused Horse Safari

For intrepid travellers, this is a combination of incredible horseback game viewing and endless deserted beaches.

Horse riding with elephant in Zimbabwe

7 Nights: From $3 850 pps

Horseback safari in the heart of Hwange

Horseback safari in the heart of Hwange

7 Nights

Zimbabwe

Wildlife Focused Horse Safari

An exciting horse safari in one of Zimbabwe's premier wildlife reserves, off the beaten track and into wild Africa!

Horse riding Essaouira Beach Morocco

7 Nights: From EUR €986 pps

Essaouira Coastal Trail Ride

Essaouira Coastal Trail Ride

7 Nights

Morocco

Scenery Focused Horse Safari

From the exotic argan forests to the endless beaches, the exhilaration of riding an exquisite stallion in Morocco is second to none!

Horse riding in the High Atlas Mountains

7 nights: From EUR €933 pps

High Atlas Mountains on Horseback

High Atlas Mountains on Horseback

7 Nights

Morocco

Scenery Focused Horse Safari

This exhilarating horseback ride takes you on an unrivaled crossing of the High Atlas mountain range, discovering Morocco’s best-kept secrets.

Horse riding in Morocco

7 nights: From EUR €1453 pps

Horses, Dunes & Nomads in Morocco

Horses, Dunes & Nomads in Morocco

7 Nights

Morocco

Scenery Focused Horse Safari

Live the equestrian dream as you set out on horseback into the depths of the Sahara Desert.

Okavango Delta horse riding with hippos

10 Nights: From $7 725 pps

Botswana & Victoria Falls Combination Safari

Botswana & Victoria Falls Combination Safari

10 Nights

Various

Wildlife & Scenery Focused Safari

The ultimate horseback adventure - Desert, delta, waterfalls and wildlife.

Pyramids of Giza Between horses ears

7 nights: GBP £2599 pps

Palms, Pyramids & Pharaohs

Palms, Pyramids & Pharaohs

7 Nights

Egypt

Scenery Focused Horse Safari

Discover the best of Egypt on horseback - from the bustling city of Cairo to the blue waters of the Red Sea.

7 Nights: From GBP £2699 pps

Tombs, Dunes & Kingdoms – Egypt on Horseback

Tombs, Dunes & Kingdoms – Egypt on Horseback

7-9 nights

Egypt

Scenery Focused Horse Safari

This epic ride explores the wonders of Cairo and takes you far into the deserts of Luxor with the option to add on Aswan and Abu Simble.

Safari horses cantering in Serengeti

8 Nights: From USD $7615 pps

Serengeti migration horse safari

Serengeti migration horse safari

8 nights

Tanzania

Wildlife & Scenery Focused Safari

A true “Out of Africa” experience – riding the endless plains of the Serengeti.

Horse riders in Swaziland mountains

9 Nights: From ZAR 41500 // GBP £2116*

Trail riding in the Kingdom of Eswatini

Trail riding in the Kingdom of Eswatini

3-9 nights

Eswatini (Swaziland)

Wildlife & Scenery Focused Safari

Discover one of Africa's last kingdoms on this scenic trail ride.

Antelope and horses galloping in the water

5 Nights: From GBP £3400 pp sharing

Kujwana Camp – Okavango Delta Horse Safari

Kujwana Camp – Okavango Delta Horse Safari

5 - 10 Nights

Botswana

Wildlife & Scenery Focused Safari

Experience the original Okavango Delta Horse Safari with two exclusive camps

Horseback riders and zebra herd with palm trees

8 Nights: From USD $6920 pps

Desert and Delta – Ultimate Botswana

Desert and Delta – Ultimate Botswana

8 Nights

Botswana

Wildlife & Scenery Focused Safari

The ultimate Botswana horse safari combining two unique landscapes - the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari Desert

Horse riding with giraffe

5 Nights: From GBP £1500 pps

Riding at Ant’s Hill and Ant’s Nest

Riding at Ant’s Hill and Ant’s Nest

TAILOR MADE

South Africa

Wildlife & Scenery Focused Horse Safari

Excellent riding, luxury accommodation, spectacular sundowners and great game viewing.

An equestrian horseriding in a safari with zebras

5 Nights: From GBP £980

Horizon Lodge’s Signature Safari

Horizon Lodge’s Signature Safari

TAILOR MADE

South Africa

Scenery & Wildlife Focused Horse Safari

Nestled in the depths of the stunning Waterberg region, this is the ideal family horse safari experience.

A man horse riding in the Cape Winelands landscape

3 Nights: From ZAR 22950 // GBP £1155*

Horse Riding in the Cape Winelands

Horse Riding in the Cape Winelands

TAILOR MADE

South Africa

Scenery Focused Horse Safari

Enjoy riding through some of South Africa's most iconic Winelands - wining and dining along the way.

walking women holding horses in a safari

2 Weeks: GBP £1162 pp

Horse Riding Volunteering in South Africa

Horse Riding Volunteering in South Africa

2 - 12 Weeks

South Africa

Working Holiday

Spend a life changing few weeks out in the South African bush working with horses.

horses galloping on the beach

4 Nights: From ZAR 19800 // GBP £990 pps

Exciting beach riding on the Wild Coast

Exciting beach riding on the Wild Coast

4/7 Nights

South Africa

Scenery Focused Horse Safari

Enjoy cantering down South Africa's most rugged and remote coastline.

two women horse riders looking at two giraffes

8 Nights: USD $9995 pps

The Masai Mara with Gordie Church

The Masai Mara with Gordie Church

6 - 9 Nights

Kenya

Wildlife & Scenery Focused Safari

Join the legendary Gordie Church for an unforgettable ride across the Masai Mara.

horse riding in Kenya

3 Nights: From USD $2460 pps

Foothills of Mt Kenya – Borana Lodge

Foothills of Mt Kenya – Borana Lodge

3 - 10 Nights

Kenya

Wildlife & Scenery Focused Safari

Slot into the laid-back way of life in the foothills of Mt Kenya at Borana Lodge

Photo of walking animals in Chyulu Hills

3 Nights: From USD $3285 pps

Chyulu Hills – Ol Donyo Lodge

Chyulu Hills – Ol Donyo Lodge

3 - 10 Nights

Kenya

Wildlife Focused Safari

Horse riding in some of Kenya's most spectacular landscapes

Horse riders with Zebra

7 Nights: From USD $4725 pps

Mobile Fly Camping – Okavango Delta Horse Safari

Mobile Fly Camping – Okavango Delta Horse Safari

7 Nights

Botswana

Wildlife Focused Horse Safari

Get back to nature on our new Okavango Delta horse safari with a fly-camping experience.

Horse riding with elephants

3 Nights: From GBP £1635 pps

Macatoo – Okavango Delta Horse Safari

Macatoo – Okavango Delta Horse Safari

3 - 10 Nights

Botswana

Wildlife Focused Horse Safari

There is no better way to absorb the spectacular sights and sounds of the Okavango Delta in Botswana.

people riding horses in a safari

5 Nights: From USD $4800 pps

Kalahari and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Ride

Kalahari and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Ride

5 Nights

Botswana

Wildlife & Scenery Focused Safari

Ride across the striking Makgadikgadi Salt Flats and Kalahari Desert.

Zebra encounter on horseback

7 Nights: From GBP £2034 pps

South Africa & Botswana African Explorer

South Africa & Botswana African Explorer

7 Nights

South Africa & Botswana

Wildlife Focused Horse Safari

Combine riding in both South Africa & Botswana for a real African adventure.

a painting of a woman riding a horse in the floodplain of a river

7 Nights: From USD $4800 pps

River Nile Horse Safari in Uganda

River Nile Horse Safari in Uganda

7 Nights

Uganda

Scenery Focused Horse Safari

Fabulous riding around the source of the world's longest river.

Horses splashing in river

3 Nights: From USD $2109 pps

Zambezi Horse Safari in Victoria Falls

Zambezi Horse Safari in Victoria Falls

3 - 4 Nights

Zimbabwe

Scenery & Wildlife Focused Horse Safari

Follow in the footsteps of the great David Livingstone

backview of a horse

7 Nights: From $1 830 pps

Polo Tours Bushman Rock Zimbabwe

Polo Tours Bushman Rock Zimbabwe

TAILOR MADE

Zimbabwe

Sports Horse Riding Holiday

African sunset as your backdrop, zebra and giraffe as your spectators, enjoy the sport of polo like never before.

Tropical half underwater horse and rider

3 Nights: From USD $2395 pps

Surf & Turf Horse Safari in Mozambique

Surf & Turf Horse Safari in Mozambique

3-7 Nights

Mozambique

Scenery Focused Horse Safari

A horse safari in Mozambique is an unparalleled experience for those who love all things exotic.

Horses running with horse riders in the middle of a desert

10 Nights: GBP £5350 pps

The Namib Desert Ride

The Namib Desert Ride

10 Nights

Namibia

Scenery Focused Horse Safari

These true adventures take you through some of the most unique and breathtaking desert landscapes on earth.

Horse riding in Africa

10 Nights: GBP £5350 pps

Damaraland Horse Riding Safari

Damaraland Horse Riding Safari

10 Nights

Namibia

Wildlife Focused Horse Safari

Damaraland of Namibia is a fascinating and spectacular setting for an unforgettable horse riding safari.

Horse riders galloping in the Namib Desert

10 Nights: GBP £5350 pps

The Wild Horses Ride in Namibia

The Wild Horses Ride in Namibia

10 Nights

Namibia

Scenery Focused Horse Safari

This is an adventure like no other; from the iconic dune sea of the Namib Desert to the edge of the Sperrgebiet National Park.

Equestrians altogether, hand in hand in Luxor & Makadi Bay, Egypt

7 Nights: GBP £2300 pps

Luxor & Makadi Bay Ride

Luxor & Makadi Bay Ride

7 Nights

Egypt

Scenery Focused Horse Safari

This unique horse ride allows you to explore Egypt’s famous historic sites as well as the wonders of the Red Sea