Horse riding holidays in Namibia

‘This is a tough ride—mentally and physically—but I was rewarded with an amazing horse and guides who took care of me in every way. Each day, the changing landscape took my breath away. The long-distance, slow canters through grassy plains, as the sun was setting, reminded me of a movie scene. The fast gallops were exhilarating and almost had me screaming with joy. I rode Cuervo, and he was everything I could wish for and more—the perfect partner to take me 324 km across the desert. I was told he would take me to war if needed, and this was not wrong. This darling boy was fast, with the most comfortable canter and gallop; he was dependable, smart, and not to mention good-looking! Crossing Kuiseb Canyon truly showed me the generous spirit that a horse can have. Spending time with like-minded people from all walks of life filled me with gratitude and camaraderie.’

‘This ride is a journey of a lifetime! It is so much more than you can ever imagine. The feeling of being so completely removed from society/reality was overwhelmingly liberating. There is also something very humbling and spiritual about being somewhere so wild, vast and untouched by mankind. I think the phrase “losing yourself in the desert to find yourself” is very true. This trip felt more like a pilgrimage. Every day we rode, I went a little deeper into my soul. Layer by layer, day by day, kilometre by kilometre, I reconnected with a part of myself in a way I haven’t for many years. Never-ending changing scenery, breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, sleeping under the clearest of skies magically lit by the most amazing moon I have ever seen, riding one of the most remarkable mares I have had the privilege to ride, some of fastest most thrilling riding I have done, lovely soft canters over rolling landscapes, 5-star food, G&Ts with lemon and ice, exceptional company, not seeing another soul for days on end and a country unlike any other I have visited. This ride was truly one of the most remarkable things I have done.’

“Join if you are prepared to sleep on the ground with frost on the swag and a howling wind then get up before dawn and ride on – I truly loved it.”