If you want something fast, this ride is for you! An amazing horse riding experience in some of the best desert terrains in the world. Ride 350km through pristine scenery, sleep under the open sky (literally) and take the chance to see the incredible wildlife of Namibia!

You will spend 2 nights in luxurious lodges and 8 nights camping in the wild. While in the wilderness, you will be provided with comfy bed rolls and stretchers to sleep under the open sky. Bed rolls include Egyptian cotton sheets, pillows, and warm blankets. There are hot bucket showers every night. Towels are provided. Tents available on request.

The Rider

As we can spend up to 6 hours in the saddle a day you will need to be confident and riding fit enough to keep up with the group; capable of riding at all paces over rough terrain; rising at the trot and controlling you horse at the canter. You may be required to gallop at times. Regrettably we are not able to accommodate novice or beginner riders. We have a strict maximum weight limit of 85kg. We reserve the right to rest horses during a safari if you are not able to sustain an independent seat, or if your weight and riding ability do not fall within the minimum required. On booking, we will require details of your riding experience, plus your age, weight and height, so that we can match you to suitable horses.

Camp Life and Riding

Days begin at sunrise with the aroma of freshly brewed 100% Arabica coffee wafting through camp. After a hearty breakfast we start riding around 8am for 4 - 5 hours. Lunch breaks are 1 - 2 hours, followed by another 2 - 3 hours riding in the afternoon. We ride 20 - 60 km per day at all places and over rough terrain - some very long canters. We use custom made saddles, specially designed for long trails - a hybrid between a western and an english saddle.

Horses

The horses that you are going to ride on this safari are thoroughbreds, quarter horses, thoroughbred crosses, arabs and arab crosses. All of them have excellent stamina as a result. They are well schooled. They are therefore responsive, tough and fit. You will be pleasantly surprised.