A horse riding tour in Africa is the experience of a lifetime and one that is highly recommended by anybody who has a love of horses and the great outdoors. It is a holiday that will give you memories of adventures and of a land that is breathtakingly beautiful yet completely untamed.

Africa, the Continent of Adventure and Extremes

Africa has long been a favoured destination for horse riding fanatics from around the world thanks to its multitude of climates and varied geographical regions that make up the 49 countries found on the continent. It is a land of extremes that can offer visitors tradition and wealth on one day and poverty and politics the next. There are however still places such as South Africa and Namibia that welcome tourists and have a well developed tourist infrastructure. These countries allow you to enjoy this beautiful continent in the lap of luxury while still enjoying the bountiful fruits of this wild land.

Riding in the Wilds of Africa

Southern Africa might be the logical choice for any intrepid horse rider to tour, but there are also a number of other countries in Africa that also offer a memorable horse riding holiday in some of the most awe inspiring areas of the world. These include:

Botswana
Morocco
Kenya
Tanzania
Mozambique
Egypt

Different Areas Offer Different Rides

Every country that you ride in, in Africa has its own unique charm and features that attract different types of people.

Morocco

Morocco is situated in the far Northern reaches of Africa and is situated just a stones throe away from Europe on the Mediterranean Sea. The riding in this area is superb if you have a love of history and tradition.

Egypt

This is the home to some of the oldest recognised horse breeds in the world, including the famous Arab horse. This country offers riders the chance to enjoy historic vistas and trails along the iconic Nile River.

Namibia

Namibia gives riders with a love of nature the chance to experience the unimaginable vastness of the Namib Dessert and the loneliness of the Skeleton Coast. There is also the fabulous game reserve at Etosha where nutrients from its salt pan attract an amazing diversity of wild animals.

Kenya

Kenya also offers a lover of nature the chance to enjoy the best Africa has to offer, with trips on horseback across the Maasi Mara. This region of Africa gives riders the chance to experience one of the largest unspoilt areas of Africa that still remains.

Tanzania

This great safari country is in East Africa and offers riding trips that will take you to the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.

Veld, Deserts and Mountains Africa has them all and you can experience them all on horseback. It is a place that offers the ultimate horse riding holiday and it is only a short flight away from Europe and the UK.