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
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great horses, fantastic riding, jaw-droppingly beautiful country and lots of campfire laughter
This was the Damara ride and was my second horseback safari with NHSC (I've already booked a third because I've been so impressed with the whole set up).
Transfers from the airport at Windhoek to the first night's accomodation at Desert Crossing Lodge were quick and efficient, and the lodge itself is lovely. At dinner you meet your fellow riders and the main guide Andrew Gillies talks horses and matches riders with mounts. Safety is quite rightly stressed but it's done in a sensible way.
The following morning there's a long drive to the first campsite and to meet the horses. You can have a tent but I preferred to sleep under the stars - the cot and swag (duvet and pillow in canvas) are warm and comfortable and I never felt at risk in any way. The horses are fit and fun and extremely well cared for. Their well-being is an absolute priority - not always the case with some riding companies.
The riding on this trip ranged from tracking elephants through the bush at the walk to fast gallops on good ground. It's absolutely not for beginners, the faint-hearted or those who want luxury. Days in the saddle can be long and challenging but are always enjoyable and Andrew regularly passes on his wide knowledge of the land, it's history and wildlife.
The food prepared over a campfire is impressive and the sundowners slip down rather too easily! Because these rides tend to attract similar people who're up for the challenge, friendships can form quickly and generally people get on well.
The final day sees everyone ride to the coast, say goodbye to the horses and overnight in Cape Cross.
Namibia Horse Safari staff are without exception helpful, friendly and fun. There's a high percentage of return guests which probably speaks for itself!
Safe, well organised, adventurous with a very comfortable set-up run by professional & jovial people
On all of the above accounts it was the best safari I have been on. We covered a good distance over fascinating terrain & were taught a great deal from a mixture of knowledgable people on our environment & the horses we rode. Two of the guides were Zoologists & the chef was a professional who would continue to amaze us with his culinary delights !
Everyone was well cared for & we had such a lot of fun.
As a result I have already done another of their rides & fully intend to go on all the others they have to offer .
DE
Email Jasmin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Greatest horse adventure ever
This company run by a team of passionate and professional people who love and know their horses and the desert terrain will make sure you'll have the greatest horse adventure ever! Everything about it is five star. The route through the desert, the horses, the food, the company in the evenings and the changing beautiful campsites. The scenery is stunning and if you come for the wild and free experience of galloping with your horse over the plains amongst zebras and springbok you might well get exactly that! The organization is absolutely professional and everyone in the crew is willing to go out of their way to make your experience a great one.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great adventure, great escape, a desert dream that doesn't fade.
This was my third desert ride so I am truly hooked on the Namibia Horse Safaris. Desert dunes rocks ravines rivers and velvet plains, starscapes, fireside stories - horses with the biggest hearts, rose quartz and brown hyenas, places of wonder and imagination. Telane and Andrew top guides, horse people and great hosts. Gourmet meals courtesy of Lesley who kept his sense of humour even when i allowed my horse to roll next to the chuck wagon as he prepared lunch. Altogether a slick team that managed to make a lot of logistical work seem effortless. Just can't stop replaying desert days in my mind.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A ride with wonderful horses, scenery, people and expectations that are fulfilled!
The guides(Andrew Gillies and Telane Greyling) are of the best !The horses are great - happy, sure footed, eager ! The food tasty! The back up staff always friendly and helpful!The riders are always interesting folk.The stretchers and bedrolls very comfortable , all the riders seem to love sleeping out under the stars!! The scenery spectacular, every day a visual suprise!The last day really is a good ending! The challenges while riding added to the adventure!And the footing on the last two days makes for the most wonderful fast canters, or gallops (you choose and your horse will oblige) .I have done this ride twice and it was my seventh ride with Namibia Horse safari!
CH
Email Simone Fähndrich | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Namib Desert Trail 2015
The Namib Desert Trail was so beautiful that I have to think of it over and over again: The incredible landscape, the nights under the stars and under the full moon, wrapped in a cozy eiderdown, the nice food, the long riding days, the great horses with their different personalities, the intense experience of nature - all this makes me already think of a follow-up... The trail is run by a very professional and motivated team, which took exemplary care of the guests and the horses. But the horses were the real heroes: Motivated and almost tirelessly they carried us through the desert. Particular highlights are also their gentleness, affability and balance. The Namib Desert Trail will remain an unforgettable experience for me!
This was one of the best, most challenging, and breathtaking trips I have ever taken part in
The Namib Desert ride was the toughest yet most magnificent trip I have ever had the pleasure of taking part in. Namibia is truly stunning; its wildlife, the ever changing landscape. The trip was so well organised and the horses amazing, with stamina to burn. That feeling of galloping across a desert plane, with zebra and Oryx running alongside; not seeing another soul for eight days aside from my fellow riders and the Safari team. Coming back to the UK was hard. I can't wait to find a way to do this again! :o)
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
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.
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!