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Riding Safaris

Channel your inner Clint Eastwood in 'A Fist Full of Dollars' (or Woody from 'Toy Story' for the less mature reader) and become a real-life cowboy on a horse riding safari.

Galloping across stunning landscapes and getting in amongst the big game aboard a trusty steed is, needless to say, simply spectacular. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced equestrian looking to take it to the next level, riding safaris are a great way to get active on holiday. From cruising alongside a tower of giraffe in Africa to roaming the rolling hills of Romania, you'll have the experience of a lifetime. If you're an old-hat at the safari game then horse riding safaris are a fantastic way to gain a new perspective on something you have already experienced.

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Horsing Around in Argentina

Argentinean horses are some of the best in the world, so on this 13-day itinerary we have chosen two of our favourite estancias where you can...

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Riding and Road Tripping in Botswana and South Africa

An Okavango Delta riding safari is one of the most epic experiences on the planet. Couple that with a few days sampling wines in South Africa's...

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An Argentina Family Adventure

There's something for all the family in Argentina. This tour reveals the passions of the vibrant capital, from tango to footie. Nature shares...

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Africa > Kenya

Kenya

The best 'bush and beach' destination in the world? In our humble opinion - without question.

Africa > Botswana

Botswana

Botswana is a perfect destination for those in search of a real African adventure.

Africa > South Africa

South Africa

The 'Rainbow Nation' has it all.

Europe > Spain

Spain

Sometimes overshadowed by the charms of France and Italy, and weighed down by a persistent package holiday image problem, Spain remains an all...

South America > Argentina

Argentina

From the end of the world in Patagonia, past the pampas and sultry Buenos Aires to the hilltops of Salta, Argentina is big, bold and beautiful.

South America > Chile

Chile

Imagine a country where all the world’s climatic and topographical variations are represented in a thin ribbon of land and you have Chile.

Europe > Romania > Transylvania

Transylvania

Misunderstood and hugely under-rated, Transylvania is a fascinating region with an unparalleled cultural history, beautiful landscapes and wonderful...

South America > Ecuador & the Galapagos

Ecuador & the Galapagos

Nobody comes back disappointed from the Galapagos, but don't neglect the rest of this fascinating country

Central America > Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a picture perfect and pocket-sized country with two beautiful coastlines separated by a spine of extremely active volcanoes.

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Europe > Spain > Inland Andalucia

Riding Safaris at Hacienda San Rafael

'Riding in the hills of Andalucia’ has a rather nice ring to it, and with good reason.

Africa > South Africa

Riding South Africa

The appeal of South Africa’s horseback safaris is that everyone from the tiniest tot to the deeply experienced riding traveller will find something...

Africa > Botswana

Riding Safari Botswana

Botswana was the birthplace of riding safaris, with the perfect combination of terrains to tackle. Do you want to ride through savannah, desert,...

Africa > Kenya

Riding Safaris in Kenya

Due to the sheer variety of its landscapes and places to stay, Kenya remains an unsurpassed riding safari destination.

South America > Argentina > Southern Patagonia

Riding in Southern Patagonia

Although El Chalten is known for its superb hiking and mountain climbing, its pristine wild scenery also lends itself perfectly to some spectacular...

South America > Argentina > Northern Patagonia

Riding in Northern Patagonia

Patagonia’s rugged, unpopulated expanse is the sort of landscape that makes everyone want to leap onto a horse and gallop into the distance,...

Central America > Costa Rica > Volcanoes and Cloud Forests

Riding Safari in Costa Rica

Undoubtedly the most scenic and fun way to travel between Arenal and Monteverde is on horseback, crossing straight over the old mountain trails...

South America > Ecuador & the Galapagos > Quito and The Highlands

Riding Safaris in the Highlands

One of the best ways to explore the Ecuadorian Highlands, north of Quito, is on horseback, riding between historic Haciendas and working farms...

Europe > Romania > Transylvania

Riding Safaris in Transylvania

Riding in Romania? Probably not what instantly springs to mind when thinking of holidays, but may we present the – hopefully compelling –...

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