Narrow Gate Trekking (Africa)

Virginia

In Depth

Long distance trail rides across the varied landscapes of East and Southern Africa. We are active equestrians, so it makes sense that trail riding is the core activity for most of our African itineraries. Narrow Gate Trekking also offers a full range of activities for non-riders. Hiking, biking, paddling, hunting, fishing, even golfing are possibilities on trips. Our focus is on mixed parties in which some members are happy to spend all day in the saddle while others may wish to do something different, though they wish to travel together. We know of no other trekking company who has this focus…and this is the way we travel ourselves.

We work only in Africa. We also specialize in organizing trips for mixed groups where some are ready to ride for hours and days, while others may wish to do other things at the same time and in the same place. Though our website shows a number of specific organized treks, we can also help individuals book other kinds of African travel, whether or not it includes equestrian activities. We are the Africa specialists.

Current Narrow Gate Trips in Africa:

The Namib Desert Trail (March-October)

The Damaraland Trail (May)

The Bushmanland Trail (May)

Kilimanjaro Ride % 26 Climb (June)

The Fynbos Trail (Year 'round)

Tuli Game Reserve, Botswana (March-October)

Overberg Trails, South Africa (September-December, April-May)

And for those who wish to combine golf with adventure travel, we offer Golf Safari Africa Tours. These are not pure golfing holidays. They are a combination of golf, training, safari adventure and sightseeing—an opportunity to visit Africa and to play your favourite sport. This option is available year-round.

Activities

Fishing, Inn-to-Inn Riding, Pack Trips, Safari, Hiking

Additional Activities

Beach, Bird Watching, B% 26B, Canoeing, English Riding, Golf, Hiking Trails, Holiday Programs, Honeymoon, Hunting, Rafting, Horseback Riding Lessons, Ranch, Resort, Swimming Pool, Trail Riding, Western Riding, Vegetarian Friendly, Western Riding, Wine Tours and Tastings, Wildlife watching, overlanding in vintage Land Rovers, visiting Bushman villages, visiting indigenous rock art sites. Essentially, we can offer all Africa has to give and show.

Accommodations

Some treks involve riding from B and B to B and B. Others are camping or a mix of camping and lodge accommodations.

Food

All meals are included. Cuisine is a mix of African and European, much of which is cooked and served around an open fire.

Area Attractions

Side trips to such places as Cape Town, Etosha National Park, the Skeleton Coast, and Kilimanjaro are possible.