Without a doubt riding in Africa is a wonderful way to see the landscape and wildlife. There are many options for the more experienced rider to seek their thrill, but what to do if not everyone in your family shares your love of horses and riding? Can you find a ... Read more
Although some riding safari options require that you are an expert rider proficient at all paces, there are plenty of other riding safaris perfect for beginners, children, and novice riders. Here’s our pick of some of the best African riding safaris for groups travelling with riders of different levels of ... Read more
Riding in Africa's wilderness is unlike any other safari and probably takes you as close to nature as you’ll ever get. Your horse acts as the best 4x4, covering the ground effortlessly and accessing areas way beyond any motorised safari. It’s an exhilarating, peaceful and entrancing way to explore some ... Read more
Riding safaris are a wonderful way to view Africa’s scenery and wildlife. Experienced riders can enjoy exhilarating safaris, riding at speed alongside plains wildlife or quietly tracking elephant and buffalo. For the less experienced who would still like some riding during a safari, there are plenty of options for shorter, ... Read more
How to plan the perfect riding safari 1. Plan ahead The best riding safaris take only a few riders at a time and fill up quickly so you need to be booking well ahead of your proposed holiday. Riding safaris that run on scheduled dates are usually launched a year ... Read more
African Horseback Safaris With over 40 horses to choose from, there’s a mount to suit most riders here. You’ll need to be fit enough to ride for up to six hours at a time, and experienced enough to stay on at all paces. Fulfil these criteria and you’ll enjoy a ... Read more
Astonishing wildlife mixed with a wealth of activities warrants Kenya’s reputation as one of Africa’s most prized destinations. A safari here offers a quintessential ‘Out of Africa’ experience to delight veteran safari-goers and new travellers alike. There's no question that Kenya is a knockout safari country, and best of all ... Read more
As part of a series of hosted trips led by some of the most experienced in the Aardvark Safaris' sales team, Alice will be co-hosting a riding safari in Namibia in September 2021. Full itinerary details can be found here and if you are considering joining Alice on this trip ... Read more
“One can get in a car and see what man has made. One must get on a horse to see what God has made." Riding safaris are among the most popular holidays we plan so we were wondering what our loyal safari steeds are up to during this worldwide pandemic. ... Read more
Some of the camps below are known beyond the safari world, others are the hidden gems we love that lift a safari from 'good' to 'exceptional'. What they all have in common is the exclusive nature of their set up which means they fill quickly. If you’ve got your heart ... Read more