Namibia

Horse Safaris

Namib, Damaraland, Skeleton Coast

Namibia Horse Safaris

The Namibia Horse Safari Company has over 20 years’ experience guiding a variety of horse riding safaris, taking in Namibia’s stunning beauty and diversity along with the hauntingly beautiful Namib Desert. Their guides are highly experienced and extraordinarily knowledgeable with the team including conservationists, biologists, geologists, researchers and equine specialists. Raised on rough desert terrain the horses are sure-footed and tough and the mixed herd includes Arabs, Haflingers, Trakehners, Nooidgedachts and Boerperds.

Arguably one of the most spectacular deserts on the planet, the Namib, with its iconic ochre dunes and vast grassy plains is a delight to every sense. It hosts a surprising variety of wildlife for a seemingly inhospitable ‘wasteland’ and surprises even the most seasoned of travellers.

The signature Namib Desert Horseback Safari is a challenging 11 day ride which takes in the vast dunes and dramatics vistas of the desert, plus canyons, moonscapes and soft sand beaches as you travel from Sossusvlei to Swakopmund on the Atlantic Coast.

The Damara Elephant Safari takes you from Twyfelfontein to Cape Cross on the Skeleton Coast taking in the inaccessible, rugged wilderness etched with poignantly delicate colours. Encounters with elephant, rhino and even lion are common along the way.

For those with an interest in geology, the Desert Canyons Safari visits The Fish River Canyon – the largest natural gorge in Africa and a most impressive geological feature. It involves endless canters through meandering gorges and dramatically eroded escarpments.

For a truly remarkable horseback safari, serious adventurers should take on the Namibian Epic Safari – a 31 day journey from the hauntingly rugged Damaraland to the open plains of the great central Namib and finally to the forbidden diamond area of the Sperrgebiet. It covers some of the most extraordinarily diverse and fascinating desert terrain imaginable.

You will love

  • Vast, epic landscapes
  • Unexpected wildlife
  • Travel with geologists, biologists, researchers and equine specialists
  • Diversity, diversity, diversity

NEED TO KNOW

  • No set departure dates
  • Open year-round
  • Seasonal rates
  • Minimum stay: 3 nights
  • Recommended stay:  5-10 nights
  • Weight limit: 95kgs for riders

Multiple dates available
Single supplement may apply
Flights and insurance on request
Terms and conditions apply – please request a copy of our booking form for all details.
Price is subject to change due to currency fluctuation and unforeseen changes beyond our control
Please contact us for pricing, dates and a full itinerary

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Elizabeth Mackintosh

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Milford family

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Kim & Brad Balance

The trip exceeded my expectations and was the best family holiday I have ever had. Our children simply loved it and now I know more about African wildlife than they do about our own farm animals.

Rowntree family

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Melanie McMillan & Iain Jones

We loved it all. Our son wants to go back tomorrow. We would ALL go back again!

Laurence & Remi Cunningham

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Sheryl & Robert Taylor

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Tim Bradley

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Buckingham Family

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Emma Jeffcoat

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Ros Wheeler

Their experience and knowledge of Africa is evident and we couldn't have been happier with the total package. This has given us a taste for Africa - now we are ready for more.

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Would do it all again and not change a moment. Best holiday ever!

The McGowan Tribe

An absolutely fantastic travel company - every one of the many trips they have organised for us over 22 years have been faultless and fabulous.

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