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A Horse Ride in Namibia is an African Adventure to Treasure Forever

A horse ride in Namibia is an African adventure you will remember and treasure for the rest of your life. Namibia, with its stark and striking landscapes, will take your breath away.

Out there, in the middle of nowhere, you will find a form of peace and tranquility so rarely found in the world today. Immerse yourself in Namibia’s hauntingly beautiful scenery while learning about the unique flora and fauna which inhabit the landscapes. Traversing these sparse, wide and varying terrains will give you a sense of adventure very difficult to rival.

Horse riding in Namibia is not merely an adventure; it’s an immersive journey through a land of captivating landscapes and extraordinary experiences! These are some of our most challenging rides, but they are also our most addictive. You’ll have some incredibly fast riding in Namibia; galloping across the endless deserts is the ultimate thrill! Experienced guides lead riders through this land of contrasts, ensuring both safety and the chance to fully appreciate the solitude and grandeur of Namibia’s most remote regions.

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EXPLORE HORSE SAFARIS IN NAMIBIA

Girl and appaloosa horse doing Natural Horsemanship in Namibia

2 weeks: From USD $GBP £EUR €1580ZAR RAUD $ per person sharing

Natural Horsemanship in Namibia

  • 2 - 12 Weeks
  • Namibia
  • Working Holiday
Immerse yourself in Namibia's beauty while learning natural horsemanship on an unforgettable working holiday
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Horse Riding

7 nights: From USD $GBP £EUR €1880ZAR RAUD $ pp sharing

Kambaku Wildlife Reserve in Namibia

  • 3 - 7 Nights
  • Namibia
  • Wildlife & Scenery Focused Safari
Enjoy wonderful wildlife rides, scenic game drives, tranquil siestas, and dining under the stars at Kambaku
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Horse riding Swakopmund

9 nights: From USD $GBP £5800EUR €ZAR RAUD $ pp sharing

Skeleton Coast & Damaraland Ride

  • 9 Nights
  • Namibia
  • Scenery Focused Horse Safari
Embark on a challenging and awe-inspiring horseback adventure to discover two of the most remote areas on the planet.
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10 nights: From USD $GBP £5800EUR €ZAR RAUD $ pp sharing

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.
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10 nights: From USD $GBP £5800EUR €ZAR RAUD $ pp sharing

The Wild Horses Ride in Namibia

  • 10 Nights
  • Namibia
  • Scenery Focused Horse Safari
This is an adventure like no other: ride across the iconic dune sea of the Namib Desert in search of the desert horses.
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OVERVIEW OF HORSE SAFARIS IN NAMIBIA

Prepare for a thrilling and challenging riding safari across otherwise inaccessible deserts, open plains, through ancient volcanic craters to the famed Skeleton Coast. Immerse yourself in Namibia’s hauntingly beautiful scenery, flora and fauna with a rare combination of peace, tranquillity and exhilaration rivalled by very few places in the world. Despite the country’s vastness, Namibia is the least heavily populated country in Africa. Cross the country with only the company of your fellow horse riders, crossing paths with no one else for the entirety of your trip. Eat and sleep under the stars with the stunning canopy of the southern hemisphere as your ceiling for a completely wild horse safari experience.

From horseback, see elephant, rhino, oryx, the beautifully elusive gerenuk and some of the last remaining prides of desert lion, all uniquely adapted to the harsh conditions of the desert. Due to the wild nature of the Namibian landscape, the pace and distance of the ride and the wildlife often encountered, the level of horse riding required is intermediate plus and above. Riding in the Namib Desert is a truly epic adventure for the intrepid equestrian.

Ride locations

Namibia Desert

Crossing the Namib Desert is an adventure of contrasts and wonders. Enjoy long days rides and free gallops across this magnificent desert during the day and spend evenings cosy around the campfire under the awe-inspiring blanket of stars. Start with the famous sand dunes of Sossusvlei, a world away from where you end on the dramatic coastline of the Atlantic. The contrasting scenery is bound to blow you away. Travelling at an impressive pace over such a distance, this riding safari is not for the faint-hearted

Horse riding in the Namib Desert
Endless horizons in the world's oldest desert

Damaraland

Virtually inaccessible, Damaraland is a fascinating and spectacular setting for your horse-riding safari. This incredibly diverse area is home to ancient and beautiful rock engravings on the extinct volcanic craters of Tweyflfontein. In a place where rainfall is scarce, the wildlife of Damaraland has cleverly adapted. Embrace the adventure of horse riding across one of the last true wildernesses we have left. Explore Islenbergs (island mountains) that make dramatic exceptions to the openness of the desert and then finish at the craggy and dramatic skeleton coast, where the shells of many ill-fated ships litter the shore

Horse riding in Damaraland Namibia with elephants
Ride alongside Namibia's incredible desert elephants

Southern Namibia

Embark on a truly unique adventure, venturing from the iconic dune sea of the Namib Desert to the edges of the breathtaking Sperrgebiet National Park. Your journey will lead you through some of the world’s most exceptional riding terrain, spanning vast grassy plains, meandering past the enigmatic inselbergs, and encountering herds of resilient desert-adapted wildlife. Your unforgettable expedition culminates at Klein Aus Vista, near the renowned home of the Wild Horses of the Namib, marking the perfect conclusion to what is undoubtedly an unforgettable equestrian experience in Namibia

Canter across the gravel plains in Namibia
Ride across the incredible open plains in the South of Namibia

Kambaku Wildlife Reserve

Kambaku Wildlife Reserve, situated in the heart of Namibia, stands as a testament to the country’s commitment to wildlife conservation and ecotourism. This reserve covers over 5000 hectares and is home to an array of iconic African species, including giraffes, zebra, wildebeest and antelope. Everyone can experience the magic of a guided horse safaris, no matter what your riding level is. Out of the saddle enjoy game drives, guided walks, cycling and bush camping. Close to Etosha National Park, it is the perfect start or end to a Namibian safari

Horse riding at Kambaku Wildlife Reserve
Explore Kambaku on horseback

Safari Highlights

FAST RIDING
These vast open spaces call for epic gallops! There are few places in the world where you can just let your horse fly across the desert, feeling pure unadulterated freedom! In Namibia, you have to cover around 400km over 10 days, so it’s perfect for speed demons!


CONNECTION WITH YOUR HORSE
Strong bonds are built with your fellow riders and horse as you tackle the adventure together and you are responsible for grooming and tacking up your own steed. Many riders fall in love with their horses and want to take them home


OFF THE GRID
Despite the country’s vastness, Namibia is the least heavily populated country in Africa. Cross the country with only the company of your fellow horse riders crossing paths with no one else for the entirety of your trip


LANDSCAPES
Each day is an adventure and the landscape changes constantly! Explore the iconic red dunes of the Namib Desert on horseback. Experience the surreal beauty of the Moon Landscape near Swakopmund. Riding through this area, characterized by eroded hills and valleys, feels like exploring an alien world.  End your trail galloping along the desolate and hauntingly beautiful Skeleton Coast


DESERT-ADAPTED WILDLIFE
From horseback, see elephant, rhino, oryx, jackals, hyenas and some of the last remaining prides of desert lion all uniquely adapted to the desert. Riding through nature reserves and conservancies allows for a unique perspective on Namibia’s incredible wildlife and how they’ve adapted to this harsh environment


SIMPLICITY
Eat and sleep under the stars with the stunning canopy of the southern hemisphere as your ceiling for a completely wild horse safari experience

Fast riding in Namibia
Gallop across the Namib Desert!