The best way to see Namibia, of course.
Namibia Horse Safari
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 1991)
- Member Of:
- NTB & TASA
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury horseback tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $286 to $622 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Christian | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
well organized, nevertheless expedition-like adventure on horseback for those who can "rough it"
Did the Damaraland Ride. Was well informed beforehand via email about all necessary details. Picked up in time at airport. Knew already what to expect, having done a similar ride with them six years ago. Reliable horses in excellent condition, hard riding, long days (up to 75km), spectacular scenery, good food, warm and comfortable sleeping bags, showers a quick affair (note these are desert fly camps, where every drop of water in precious); conciderate and helpful staff, guide Andrew with great sense of humor. Lovely extra treats on my birthday. Some great racing gallops for those who dared. All in all this exceptional experience comes at some cost: it is really exhausting and not for the faint-hearted, more expedition than holidays. Saddles a bit rough to one's knees (well, maybe my legs are just far too long). Don't expect to see lots of wildlife. You will see some, but remember this is desert - some parts haven't seen a drop of rain for three years now.
CH
Email Kareen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
No word is good enough to describe that experience! Marvellous? Extremely beautiful? Amazing?
I have never lived such an experience! Great people,
Awesome organization, healthy and great horses, extremely beautiful landscape! This week at the NamibRand Nature Reserve was almost a dream! Already looking forward to come back! Fish river canyon maybe???
Email Bridie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reset your soul.
Top company.
Everyone went the extra mile...
Tremendous host, calm and collected. Very knowledgeable.
Excellent cook - everyone wanted to take Vincent home.
Never met such happy, helpful, fun, hard working, courteous staff.
Wonderful itinerary. Adventure, but comfortable wild!
Willing, sensible, amazing horses.
Beautiful, varied landscape. Fantastic open space.
Sleeping out under the stars was ace. Want one of those beds for my garden at home now!
Lovely, long, long canters.
Well organized, smooth operation. You've nailed it.
Highly recommended.
Thank you all so much.
absolutely excellent from the horses, saddlery, route, food to leadership shown by Andrew the guide
I can only rate the whole experience as "excellent" so muchnsomthat we will return for our 3rd ride next year
Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An incredible adventure across the Namib Desert.
This was an incredible trip. The horses and guides were fantastic; there was lots of fast riding and the scenery was spectacular. I would definitely recommend.
Email Sarah Stegley | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
45 kms before lunch!
If you are a good, strong rider with a great sense of adventure; then this is the trip for you.
A horse ride of a lifetime.
In 2014 I did the great fish river canyon ride with the same company. A great ride too.
So I came back for more in 2015.
The horses are extraordinary athletes. Vincent the cook is a chef, all the staff are just great troopers.
An intense, extreme and beautiful horse ride across the Namibia Desert
An extreme horseback ride but with comfort and in strict observance of safety of horses. A top organization, very good foods and beverages (Amy, the cooker, is a magician), luxurious (folding chair, folding bed, cold drinks , a very helpfull team...). Only for well- trained people who love the desert , long gallops and long distances (140km the last 3 days) with well trained and sure-footed horses through the Naukluft Park with its wild animals (Oryx, Ostrich, Zebra, Giraffe, springbok) . The guide is saying that this ride is one of the most extreme commercially sold (and I do agree with him). A very good physical condition and an excellent management of horses in the outdoors are required. With that in mind, you will have a "best of" horse ride through the Naukluft desert of Namibia is I lived and loved it.
FR
Email Aurelie B. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional horse safaris in breathtaking Namibian wilderness
I have done two safaris with Namibia Horse Safari Co. in 2014 and 2015, and I can't wait to join another one next year! Namibia is a jewel of rugged beauty, best explored on horseback with their guidance.
Everything about the experience is EXCEPTIONAL. From the team to the horses, logistics, camps, meals, breathtaking landscapes and wilderness. The team members from Namibia Safari Co. stand out for their expert competence, genuine passion for horses and nature, friendly attitude, and exceptional sense of service, as they strive to offer the best experience for each rider and the highest level of quality in all aspects. Their horses are in excellent shape and receive attentive care, making them very well balanced and a real pleasure to ride. As they offer a variety of rides and regularly introduce new ones, one can keep coming back and continue to discover new grounds.
My rides with the Namibia Horse Safari Co. have very positively influenced my thinking and vision of life. Namibia Horse Safari Co. is the best provider for top-quality multi-day horseback treks in completely remote wilderness. A horse safari with them in the Namibian desert should be on the list of any passionate rider, adventure traveler, and wild nature lover!
Email Dr Richard Wylde FREng | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Hugely enjoyable and challenging ride though one of the last wildernesses on Earth.
Andrew Gilles and his colleagues took us on a delightful "experimental" journey from Omaruru,in the Erongo region, to the cold water of the Benguela current, with little visited cave paintings, Meerkats and high granite Protrusions - such as the Spitzkoppe - to climb.
This riding is not for the fainthearted - you have to be prepared to come off at a canter, get up from a frozen bed and saddle your horse.... but is hugely rewarding: both the physical challenge (>6 Hours in the saddle a day), and to be fully part of the natural world for a period.
Email Terry Mann | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
If you want adventure riding on great horses and fantastic people to help you then this is the ride
I am not one to praise people easily,they have to earn it. This ride is not for pussy cats, the terrain is tough and some days are long. The rewards though are amazing what with the fantastic rock formations and drawings. I rode two horses and found them both easy to handle and well schooled plus all the horses were very well looked after with lots of water and good feed. Andrew, Tillanny and the team could not do any more than they did. Nelson and Frederick were pillars of strength and the girls produced fantastic Camp Fire food .Overall I recommend Namibia Horse Safaris to all adventurist riders .They have earned my deepest respect. thank You