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

  • Ants Lodges
    June 2024 Ioana aged 26
    First time ever in South Africa, first time on a riding holiday. This was by far the best holiday I've ever been on! The animals were amazing, the horses were saints and the staff was like family by the end of our stay. Very large herd (~100 horses total on the property!), they surely have a horse for every preference... Read all
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  • Ants Lodges
    June 2024 Laurentiu aged 30
    First time in South Africa, first time on a horse (absolute beginner). I told my partner that I might ride once and I ended up riding everyday, twice a day for an approximate of 3h/day. I had high expectations and I was blown away!
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  • Ants Lodges
    June 2024 Dana aged 53
    What a special place! Unique cabin with awesome view and fireplace light for is at night. Incredible food and service. Guides and horses top notch. Lots of wildlife, weather is perfect for riding in June! Equus answered all are questions before going, probably twice and all went smoothly. Bill’s horse bucked him off-... Read all
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  • Borana Lodge
    June 2024 Jenny aged 66
    Everything was above and beyond my wildest expectations! the horses were wonderful and very well cared for and the staff were efficient, warm and welcoming always going well beyond what was expected. Perfect for ant rider that wants to be pampered! My horse was Pipen and was perfect for me. well chosen. As beautiful... Read all
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  • Cha Cha Metsi camp
    May 2024 Lea Vanessa aged 42
    My stay at Cha Cha Metsi has been nothing short of outstanding. The team made me feel right at home from the moment I arrived. Experiencing Botswana's wildlife on the back of incredible horses was a true privilege. The recommendation to choose a helicopter to get to the camp was very much appreciated, providing... 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