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Feb 2016

Namibia 1,000 Km ride

Posted by Mark / in Africa, Blog, Featured Posts, frontpage, Tavistock Travel Agents, Traveller's Tales /

The Epic Ride, Namibia. 6th May – 5th June 2016

Two spaces have become available on the Epic Ride from Twyfelfontein in Damaraland to Luderitz in the Southern Namib, Namibia. That’s the one that covers 1,000 km on a horse!

This is the ultimate riding challenge for anyone who loves all things wild and free and plenty of space!

The last day along the Atlantic beach

Rate: £9000 per person for the month-long ride.

Sunset in the Namib Desert

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