Horseback Safaris Offer Immersive Wildlife Encounters Across Africa
Horseback safaris are gaining traction as a sustainable alternative to traditional game drives, facilitating intimate wildlife interactions. In the Borana Conservancy of northern Kenya, African Horse Safaris has unveiled a new trail that connects Borana Lodge with Il Ngwesi, marking the first horseback link in over ten years. This conservancy has maintained a remarkable record of zero poaching for more than a decade, safeguarding both black and white rhinos. Participants on the Borana Northern Ride encountered zebras, giraffes, rhinos, lions, and hyenas. Operating in 12 countries, African Horse Safaris caters particularly to solo travelers, with a focus on women. Riding Safari Club offers tailored itineraries in Africa and Europe, while companies like Horseplorer, Offbeat Riding Safaris, Horizon Horseback, and Tanzania Horse Safaris present a variety of riding adventures across diverse terrains.
Key facts
- Horseback safaris allow access to terrain inaccessible to vehicles.
- Borana Conservancy in Kenya has achieved zero poaching for over a decade.
- African Horse Safaris operates in 12 African countries.
- Riding Safari Club was founded by Ginevra Rossini and Irene Ferrari.
- Horseplorer offers an eight-day, 300-kilometer Namib Desert crossing.
- Offbeat Riding Safaris channels $200 per guest per day into conservancy fees.
- Horizon Horseback's Tuli Safari covers over 200 kilometers in Botswana.
- Okavango Horse Safaris hosts a maximum of eight guests on a 90,000-hectare concession.
Entities
Institutions
- African Horse Safaris
- Borana Lodge
- Il Ngwesi
- The Long Run
- Space for Giants
- Riding Safari Club
- Horseplorer
- Offbeat Riding Safaris
- Sosian Lodge
- Horizon Horseback
- Tanzania Horse Safaris
- Passage to Africa
- Okavango Horse Safaris
- Singita Serengeti House
- Mwandamo
- Koy Clothing
- VAST
Locations
- Kenya
- Borana Conservancy
- Mount Kenya
- Laikipia
- Masai Mara
- Tanzania
- Mozambique
- Zimbabwe
- Namibia
- Botswana
- Okavango Delta
- South Africa
- Waterberg
- Serengeti
- Mashatu Game Reserve
- Suyian Conservancy
- Argentina
- Mongolia
- Europe