Horse Riding

This horse ride is designed for the less able rider and gives extra time to ensuring you get an understanding of the country, the wildlife and the people.

We head into Eden Wildlife Sanctuary which covers nearly 70,000 acres, in north western Namibia. Eden was formed in the 70s when the Jooste family made plans to encourage the native wildlife to return and thrive in the area. They used very sound wildlife management practices. In the Eden Wildlife Sanctuary you will find sable, giraffe, kudu, eland, springbok, gemsbok, red hartebeest, blue and black wildebeest, warthog, impala, cheetah, leopard, elephant and black rhino, which are all doing well.

We also have a wonderful chance to meet the bushmen and they allow us to learn a few of their skills and we see how they spend their daily life.

This is one of the toughest trails in the world you should be physically fit as well as riding-fit, have a good sense of humour and sufficient riding experience. 6-8 hours riding per day, all paces.

In Rajasthan the descendants of the Rajas and Maharajahs have turned their palaces into hotels. Heritage Hotels is a grouping of 50 such gems, and if you are prepared to face the occasional technical imperfection and eccentricity of service or understanding, a visit to such locations give a rare insight into the world of princely India now largely lost. This horse ride incorporates some of these atmospheric hotels.

The route through the Shekahawati region of Rajasthan will allow you to experience picturesque villages and farms. The group will ride about 20 to 30 Kms a day with a lunch halt and also breaks for tea, coffee and refreshments. The riding is not technical, but is not considered suitable for novice riders.

Dates: Early August each year (the Monsoon in this desert state is almost over and is not a distraction)
Any other date you like, upon request for 6 people minimum, subject to availability of horses etc.

Talchappar Black Buck Sanctuary
Join us and ride one of the most extra-ordinary horses available, the Marwari horse has always been regarded as a superior being. The horse is distinctive with their curved ears, height, majesty of bearing, intelligence and apparent loyalty. The riding is not technical, but is not considered suitable for novice riders, although they are welcome to join the trip (and maybe spend some time in the 4X4 jeep).

Dates: Mid February each year
Any other date you like, upon request for 6 people minimum, subject to availability of horses etc.

The Nagaur Fair Horse Ride
About the same time each year the horse breeders of Rajasthan gather for the Nagaur Horse Fair. Join us on our annual riding holiday to experience this annual horse event after the ride of a lifetime on a Marwari horse in Rajasthan. We ride over varied terrain enroute to the annual horse fair, like thousands of horse riders have done for centuries. The riding is not technical, but is not considered suitable for novice riders, although they are welcome to join the trip (and maybe spend some time in the 4X4 jeep).

Dates: late January to early Feb each year at about the same time. And at other dates for 6 people minimum, subject to availability of horses etc.

Mongolia

A journey of discovery with nomads
The Khangai Mountain range in Central Mongolia is drained by some of Mongolia's mightiest Rivers. The Orkhon is the most famous of them and for tens of thousands of years the Orkhon has provided drinking water, and was therefore a magnet to the nomadic people. They travelled around in search of fresh grazing for their animals on the steppes of Arkhangai and the slopes of the Khangai Mountains and often returned to the Orkhon. Their lifestyle has changed little over the centuries - they still herd their sheep with horse and yak, protecting them against the harsh winter and the wolves.

Festival Special 14 Days - 29th June - 13th July (last two days at Naadam - riding / archery and wrestling festival) Ref: NRT003

12 Day version - August - Ref: NRT007 and late August / September - Ref: NRT009. Any other date you like for a higher price, upon request for 2 people min.

Horse Riding the Nomadic Trail of Western Mongolia
We offer a wide range of horse trekking in Mongolia, this one is in the far north west of Mongolia and includes some days of walking and driving to explore the area in full.

Ride in the far west of Mongolia, meeting the Kazakh people who live as nomads and we learn about their culture and we explore the mountains. We will camp on the shore of Mongolia’s largest lake. 10 days of comfortable camping with 5 days of horseback riding, and 2 days staying at beautiful borderland lakes.

Dates: August and September. Any other date you like for a higher price, upon request for 2 people min.

Horse Trekking in the Altai Mountains with the eagle hunters
We offer a wide range of horse trekking in Mongolia, this one is in the far north west of Mongolia in the Altai and 5 Kings mountains. The Kazakh people have been riding horses and hunting with eagles for centuries. Join them on this horse trekking experience of a lifetime in the foothills of the Alti and the 5 Kings.

Dates: July, August & September. Any other date you like for a higher price, upon request for 2 people min.

This is one of a number of riding adventures in Mongolia. This ride will appeal to those who are interested in a mountainous terrain - The Khentii Hills - the place where Genghis Khan was born and raised.

Dates: June & August. Any other date you like for a higher price, upon request for 2 people min.

The Shumak Valley - East Sayany Mountains
Join us on a horse ride and trek into the Shumak Valley - for great mountain scenery, restful and curative mineral springs and sunshine. Yes, sunshine - this is Siberia, but did you not know that the sun shines more in southern Siberia than it does in the Mediterranean.

Norway - Lapland
Oh the peace and quiet, surrounded by dramatic scenery in the far north of Norway. Short and long horseback rides in the mountains within the artic circle. Overnight stops in mountain cabins or wilderness camps.

Dates: Any date you like in the summer months, upon request for 2 people min.

Chile - Torres del Paine
What better way to explore the Chilean portion of Patagonia and the southern Andes than by horse in our small groups. You will be in awe of the windswept arid plains and the magnificent mountains as many before you. You'll journey past enormous lakes, whose glassy surfaces reflect mirror images of sprawling forests and high peaks of the Torres del Paine National Park.

Trip Ref: CAB031
Duration: 7 Days
Departures: Every Monday October - April.
Best Period: Oct - mid Dec & March - April.
Activity: Horse Trekking
Difficulty: Moderate.
Ground Transport: Public & Private.
Accommodation: Bunkhouses and Hostels.

Ecuador - Cloudforests and Highland Ride
The ride of your life - across the open paramo - contouring trails around steep hills - deep in forest - on top of the world, while on top of a horse. If that is where you want to be, join us on this horse riding adventure in Ecuador. We ride through pristine forest with moss and orchids clinging to every branch. The clump of the hooves and hummingbirds buzzing is all we hear, up here away from the roads. It's a mystical experience...

A seven day horse ride / hill walk in a beautiful area way off the beaten trail takes you over three high passes (up to 5200m). Since many parts of the trail are steep, you will have to dismount and walk with the horse for about 40% of the trail. Email for details

We offer horse rides to travel to various ruins near Cusco, such as Sacsayhuaman Fort, Kenko, Puka-Pukara and Tambomachay.

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