Articles Tagged 'Horseback Safaris'

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...

In honor of Valentines Day, take our photo tour through three great places to saddle up and find romance. Each day until Tuesday, I'll be counting down my top three!  by Darley Newman I've experienced these horse rides myself and can tell you that the romance level can be off the ...

A Canadian horsewoman travels Zimbabwe to explore culture, history and the Mavuradonha Wilderness on horseback! by Oriane Lee Johnston photos by Nico Gnecci-Ruscone, Varden Safaris and Tore Ballance I’d had some trepidation about the prospect of two months in Zimbabwe, Africa. True, I&r...

My first horse ride in Africa on safari in the Land of the Giants by Darley Newman Awaking during our first day on safari in Botswana, I found that it’s really hard to get out of bed in the crisp morning air and definitely not shower weather. When cozied in a warm bed, you have to craft ...

Meet Alison and Martin, your hosts for the African luxury horseback safarsi. Read about how Alison and Martin grew up, fell in love with horses, Africa, and each other.  Equitrekking: How did you end up in Africa leading horseback safaris? Martin: While in the UK, I was asked to help...

by Marta Goldsmith We gathered on the pool deck overlooking the lake for our gin and tonic “sundowners”. It was our first evening at the ranch, after a full day of riding out into the African bush. As we sipped our drinks, we heard the roar of the giant bull hippo, which spends most...