Horse Riding in Africa

Riding holidays in Africa are special; extra special! The thing that sets them apart from all other destinations is the Big Game. Passing a herd of "wild" ponies on Dartmoor or Exmoor is exciting; encountering Belted Galloways on a North Yorks moor is usually memorable, but doesn't really compare to cantering alongside a herd of 500 zebra in Botswana; or being so close to an elephant that you can hear him breathe, and it's thrilling being so close to Big Game that you can hear them tearing the sward, and because you're on horseback you don't disturd them.

4X4 safaris are always memorable, walking safaris bring an additional dimension; but a riding safari in Africa is the most exciting of all.

We have been running trips, treks and African safaris for more than 30 years and our selection of riding holidays in Africa is hand-picked.

Based in our Devon office, Mark has guided in East and Southern Africa, trekked Kilimanjaro, crossed the Sahara from north to south, traversed the Congo and met the Badman of Buta and lived to tell the tale! As the guides in Namibia would say, “he’s a fundy” (a fund of knowledge) and will personally arrange your trip.

A family safari in Kenya, a horseback holiday to see Big Game in Swaziland or a splashy ride in the Okavango Delta: we know the destinations well. All Africa safaris and riding holidays can be rounded off with a couple of days on the pure, white-sand beaches of the Indian Ocean or Lake Malawi, or a visit to Victoria Falls - the possibilities are countless. We can tailor-make your perfect trip and our partners on the ground will be delighted to share their local knowledge with you to make the experience perfect.