Different areas of Namibia, with routes from Sossusvlei to the Skeleton Coast, through Damaraland to the north and the desert plains to the south.
Namibia’s desert landscape varies from harsh, gravel plains to soft, never-ending sand stretching to the horizon. There are undulating highlands, purple-hued mountains and towering sand dunes, waterless gorges, rocky canyons and yellow-grass plains. On all safaris you ride a linear route, your camp and all equipment moved along by the back up team as you go. Camps are simple but you have all you need for a good night’s sleep surrounded by the peace and timelessness of the desert – ride, eat, sleep, repeat.
Fit, confident riders, who are after an adventure and a chance to escape everyday life. Rides will challenge and test you; riding all day, sleeping out in a simple camp, getting back to basics – but its refreshing, exhilarating time-out. You need to be fit, confident of riding long hours on consecutive days in a remote area and a lot of the riding is fast. There’ll be long, long canters and some days will be tough, with rocks to scrabble over, a harsh, barren outlook and many hours ahead. Most rides are lead by Andrew Gillies, who has years of guiding experience behind him and is reassuringly capable. He’s also laid-back, charismatic and great fun.
For a chance to get ‘off grid’; to do something challenging, but also exhilarating. 10 days of space, peace, big skies, no interruptions, the routine of camp life, the exertion of long fast-riding days, followed by simple, comfortable camp nights. For the time to think and for the sense of achievement. Many people go again and again and again….
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Below is an example itinerary. Please ask us for other itineraries.
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Namib Desert Ride (10 nights)
1st to 11th April
15th to 25th July
26th August to 5th September
Damaraland Elephant Safari (10 nights)
24th June to 4th July
5th to 15th August
16th to 26th September
Skeleton Damara Ride (9 nights)
11th to 20th March
28th October to 6th November
Exploratory Safari (10 nights, repeat guests only)
3rd to 13th June
Other dates may be possible on request for private groups – please contact us.
Damaraland Elephant Safari (10 nights) – £6600
single supplement £250
Namib Desert Ride (10 nights) – £6600
single supplement £250
Skeleton Coast Ride (9 nights) – £6600
single supplement £250
Exploratory Ride for returning guests only (10 nights) – Prices on request
Rates INCLUDE all riding, twin accommodation, meals (lunch first day to breakfast last day), some drinks, guiding services, back up team, equipment and road transfers as described.
Rates EXCLUDE international flights to Windhoek / Cape Town and taxes, personal medical / travel insurance (complulsory), any visa fees, personal extras at lodges such bar bill, telephone calls and tips
Single rooms can normally be arranged if requested, though a single supplement is charged – none charged if you are prepared to share a room with another guest.
If accepted, riders over 85kg and up to max 95kg pay a supplement for an extra horse. Details on request.
To request a booking on a particular ride, please fill in the details below, and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible. (Please note this is a request for space not a guarantee of booking!)