9th August 2026
Best african riding safaris (2026 guide)
Spain is a must visit destination when it comes to riding holidays. With it’s varied terrain and landscapes and the opportunity to explore old medieval villages, it’s a country that leaves you feeling sun soaked and fulfilled. The operators we work with have mainly Andalusian and Hispano - Arab horses, some bred at home, who are beautifully trained, a delight to ride and the real highlight of every holiday. Riding holidays in Spain also tend to be on the more inexpensive side, making them a great option for anyone wanting an escape that doesn’t break the bank.
Find below our guide on the best Spanish riding holidays and reserve your 2026 saddle!
skeleton coast | namibia
Photo by Wiki West
Welcome to Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, where desert sands fade into the roar of the Atlantic. Ride across remote and otherworldly terrain, past ghostly shipwrecks and thriving seal colonies. This is a journey for the boldest, fittest and most adventurous riders.
On calm, forward going and incredibly fit horses, you’ll cover up to 50km a day, galloping across seemingly never ending desert landscapes that could be mistaken for Mars.
Guided by experts who know the desert like the back of their hand, you’ll spend your days exploring the vast landscapes the Skeleton Coast has to offer and your nights sleeping beneath the stars.
This is a wild ride for those who welcome challenge, embrace adventure and seek to explore untamed expanses that test skill, stamina and spirit.
01 - 10 March, 01 - 10 November 2028
£7780pp
Find out more here.
african explorer | sa + botswana
Welcome to the wild ride of your dreams.
This African explorer safari - literally ‘journey’ in Swahili - entails riding across game rich plains, wetlands and mountain landscapes in South Africa before making your way into the Mashatu reserve in Botswana towards the end of your trip.
You’ll find yourself face to face with Africa’s most charismatic wildlife on hardy, intelligent and courageous horses.
Outside of the fascinating wildlife and treasured horses, it’s the professionalism of the guides and the hospitality provided in the memorable camps and luxury lodge that make this safari extra special.
This truly is a wild adventure.
All year, every Friday to Friday
From £2714 pp
Find out more here.
signature safari | South Africa
This Signature Safari in South Africa takes you deep into some of the country’s most beautiful and wildlife-rich landscapes, where long days in the saddle bring you closer to the bush in a way that very few other experiences can. Riding on horseback through open plains, varied terrain and game-filled wilderness, you’ll experience the thrill of seeing Africa’s wildlife from a far more intimate and immersive perspective.
The horses are a huge part of what makes this safari so special: brave, responsive and beautifully suited to the environment, allowing you to move quietly and naturally through the landscape. It’s an exhilarating way to travel, and one that gives you a real sense of freedom as you ride through this remarkable part of the world.
This is South Africa at its wildest, most elegant and most unforgettable: a true riding safari for those dreaming of something extraordinary.
All year, every Sunday to Sunday
From £2123 pp
Find out more here.
NOT SURE WHERE TO GO or need some help?
Drop us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can🐎🌅