Articles Tagged 'Botswana'

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An Epic Equestrian Safari through Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Janine Whyte of Globetrotting Cowgirl discovers a hidden paradise in Botswana's best-kept secret, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.  The Okavango Delta has long been synonymous with Botswana. Its vast, pulsating wetland is home to an abundance of wildlife, making it a perfect haven for all sa...

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An Epic Riding Safari in Botswana’s Limpopo Valley

My Botswana horse safari in the Limpopo Valley was the experience of a lifetime. by Alice Fisher The guides from Limpopo Valley Horse Safaris met our group of seven at Johannesburg airport and we drove north, crossing into the Tuli Game Reserve at Pont Drift Border Post. The Tuli region is bou...

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Where to Ride in 2016- Up and Coming Equestrian Destinations

Your equestrian vacation bucket list for 2016 just got a whole lot more exotic! From classic stand-bys in Ireland and wildlife in Wyoming to unusual and remote escapes in Africa and Romania, take a look at these five great up and coming destinations for 2016 riding vacations. by Darley Newman ...

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Botswana’s Okavango Delta Horse Safari Photo Journey

Ride alongside animals like giraffes, warthogs and elephants on these African Horseback Safaris in the wilderness of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Experienced guides lead guests through water and on land for the ultimate horseback safari. The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s la...

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Horse Riding Botswana’s Lunar-Like Salt Pans

Get truly off the grid riding the Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana with this photo journey! by Darley Newman One of the wildest rides I've ever experienced was on the Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the largest salt pans in the world, in the Kalahari of Botswana. If you've seen my photos o...

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Treehouse Brunch Ride in Botswana’s Okavango Delta

For a Champagne toast from a treehouse overlooking the world's largest inland delta, saddle up for this horse safari in Botswana and one of the coolest brunches I've ever experienced. by Darley Newman One of the best ways to get around Botswana’s Okavango Delta, the world’s...

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Riding Missionary Routes through Africa’s Salt Pans

The Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana is the site of an ancient super lake about the size of Portugal. These salt pans, one of the largest on the planet, are otherworldly and amazing to explore on horseback–– if you’re properly prepared for the elements. by Darley Newman Riding o...

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10 Things to Love About Africa Riding Safaris

A safari on horseback is one of the most exciting vacations you can experience. Below are ten things to love about a horse safari in Africa. by Darley Newman The amazing experiences I was able to enjoy on my horse safaris in Botswana were once in a lifetime and unique to riding in Africa speci...

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Ultra-Luxury Ranch Vacations & Horseback Riding Tours

Interested in getting into nature and riding horses without sacrificing comfort? Check out these ultra-luxury ranch vacations and horseback riding tours and get ready to giddy-up in style. by Darley Newman Whether it's a castle in Ireland, a safari camp in Botswana or a historic ranch in M...

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Equitrekking Botswana and New Episodes on PBS Stations

We are so excited that PBS stations across the nation are scheduling our new Equitrekking episodes, including our awesome Botswana episodes. The new season, "Equitrekking Adventures" includes two episodes filmed in Botswana, Africa, and episodes from Belize, Costa Rica, Southern Quebec, Texas...