About this experience
What to expect.
Lodges with a structured horseback programme. Curated by our specialists from properties offering genuine riding among wildlife.
How we built this list
Horseback safaris come in two genuinely different formats, and the lodges on this page have built programmes for both. Short guided rides from a base camp suit novice and intermediate riders looking for an extra activity alongside game drives. Multi-day riding safaris (Macatoo, Mashatu, Horizon Horseback and a handful of others) are dedicated horseback expeditions led by professional riding guides for intermediate-and-above riders. The rider experience and age requirements for each format sit on each lodge's page.
Riders self-select harder than almost any other safari activity. Be honest about your ability when you book; your safari specialist will match you to a lodge whose horse string and pace genuinely fits.
Specialists' shortlist
Specialists' shortlist for horseback.
Hand-picked itineraries our specialists return to for this kind of trip. Up to twenty shown. Refine the filter below to see what fits where.
Most requested · 10 days
10-Day Exploring Victoria Falls, Hwange & Chobe National Park Safari
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Victoria Falls Hotel, 3 at Camelthorn Lodge, 3 at Chobe Game Lodge
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls and sundowner cruise on the Zambezi
- 12-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
- Game drives and nature walks in Hwange National Park
From
$14,385
per person, complete package
≈ $28,770 for two · international flights excluded
Most requested · 7 days · South Africa · Zimbabwe
7-Day Madikwe to Vic Falls Luxury Safari
Most meals · Most activities · Most transfers
- 3 nights at Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives with all meals and beverages included
- 3 nights at the colonial-era Victoria Falls Hotel overlooking the falls
- Guided tours of Victoria Falls with optional helicopter flights and Zambezi cruises
From
$6,490
per person, complete package
≈ $12,985 for two · international flights excluded
Most requested · 9 days · Namibia
9 Day Ultra-Lux Fly-in Namibia
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights each at Fish River Lodge, &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Shipwreck Lodge and Ongava Lodge
- Aerial views of Fish River Canyon on the safari flight in
- Stargazing through suite skylights between the red dunes of Sossusvlei
- Sundowners on deck at Shipwreck Lodge on the Skeleton Coast
From
R 199 920
per person, complete package
≈ R 399 850 for two · international flights excluded
15 days · Botswana · Zimbabwe · Zanzibar
15-Day Safari Adventure: Botswana, Victoria Falls & Zanzibar
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 4 nights at Belmond Mount Nelson with Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula sightseeing
- 2 nights at Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge tracking large elephant herds and predators
- 2 nights at Belmond Eagle Island Lodge with mokoro and boat safaris in the Okavango
- 3 nights at Victoria Falls River Lodge with guided tour of the Falls and Zambezi cruises
Special offer available
From
$13,490 normally $13,945
per person, complete package
≈ $26,985 for two · international flights excluded
10 days · Namibia
10 day Namibia South (Desert, Canyon and Ocean)
All meals · All transfers
- 2 nights each at Bagatelle Kalahari Ranch and Fish River Lodge
- Hike the rim of Fish River Canyon, Africa's largest canyon
- Track the Namib feral horses from Klein Aus Vista
- 2 nights at Wolwedans Dune Camp in the NamibRand Nature Reserve
From
R 96 720
per person, complete package
≈ R 193 440 for two · international flights excluded
5 days · Namibia
5-Day Namib Desert Fly-In Safari
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 1 night at The Weinberg in Windhoek before flying into the desert
- 1 night at Desert Hills Lodge on the edge of the Namib
- 2 nights at Wolwedans Dune Camp in the NamibRand Nature Reserve
- Scenic drives, guided walks and a sundowner over the dunes
From
R 85 340
per person, complete package
≈ R 170 690 for two · international flights excluded
8 days · Kenya
8 Day Amboseli, Mount Kenya & Masai Mara Flying Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 1 night at Nairobi Tented Camp inside Nairobi National Park
- 2 nights at Porini Amboseli Camp with Kilimanjaro views and night game drives
- 2 nights at Porini Rhino Camp in Ol Pejeta, visiting the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Baraka the Black Rhino
- 2 nights at Porini Lion Camp in the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy bordering the Masai Mara
From
$5,900
per person, complete package
≈ $11,800 for two · international flights excluded
8 days · Botswana
8-Day Fly-In Ultra-Lux Botswana Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Jack's Camp, 2 at King's Pool, 3 at Sanctuary Chief's Camp
- Quad biking or Bushman walk across the Makgadikgadi Pans
- Eye-level elephant viewing from King's Pool underground hide
- Mokoro safari through the lily-laden channels of the Okavango Delta
From
$18,215
per person, complete package
≈ $36,430 for two · international flights excluded
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Specialists' shortlist
Specialists' shortlist of horseback lodges.
Hand-picked by our safari specialists, with properties that genuinely deliver on this. Up to twenty shown. Filter by destination to narrow further.
29 lodges
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Avani Victoria Falls Resort
Set out on the adventure of a lifetime with Avani Victoria Falls Resort. The resort is located as close as it gets to the Victoria Falls, one of the world’s top wonders. Experience magical daily encounters during your stay, with zebras grazing the lawn and giraffes ambling by.
From $520 per person · night · normally $655
Special offer available
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Botlierskop Tented Lodge
Botlierskop Tented Lodge, a magnificent 5-star property situated near Mossel Bay in South Africa, offers a unique and luxurious safari experience where guests can view the iconic BIG 5. It provides a beautifully eco-friendly bush getaway, making it the ideal destination for those seeking to combine thrilling wildlife adventure with world-class luxury in a serene, natural setting.
From R 8 490 per person · night
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The Victoria Falls Hotel
The Victoria Falls hotel is located within the Victoria Falls National Park, a World Heritage Site, and overlooks the spectacular Victoria Falls.
From $730 per person · night
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The Royal Livingstone Hotel
The colonial Royal Livingstone Hotel stretches along the banks of the Zambezi River in Livingstone. Set amidst indigenous trees and plants, and offering gorgeous views of the iconic Victoria Falls, the Royal Livingstone Hotel offers a tranquil retreat after a day of adventure.
From $520 per person · night
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Singita Boulders Lodge
This luxurious Singita Lodge is located on the banks of the Sand River in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve, offering access to 45,000 acres of pristine wilderness. Guests can enjoy close encounters with Africa’s iconic wildlife, including leopards, lions, elephants, and a wide variety of bird species.
From R 60 470 per person · night
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AndBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
andbeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge has an almost surreal quality against the backdrop of the spectacular Namib Desert. The tranquil atmosphere of this unique landscape is a refreshing change of pace from the hustle and bustle of a busy city. With the wilderness stretching out towards the horizon every way you look, the sense of isolation from the outside world is instant and intense.
From R 36 750 per person · night
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Affordable ZimbabweThe Hide Hwange
Nestled in a prime location within Hwange National Park, The Hide offers an exceptional safari experience. From thrilling game viewing just steps away to a variety of daily activities, every moment here is enriched by warm hospitality that makes you feel like family from the moment you arrive.
From $795 per person · night
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Victoria Falls River Lodge
Victoria Falls River Lodge is surrounded by the vast plains of the Zambezi National Park in Zimbabwe and boasts unrivaled views of the Zambezi River and the spray of the world-renowned Victoria Falls in the far distance.
From $1,120 per person · night
Rates per person sharing, per night.
Included
Complimentary travel insurance. Cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026.
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- Every flight, transfer, lodge and activity. Before, during and after.
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