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Horseback riding vacations in
Namibia
Namibia has four primary geographic regions, all of which are of great interest to the adventure traveler. In the north lies the Etosha Pan, an enormous alluvial basin that long since lost the lake it once held. Although water supplies are now limited for most of the year, the area remains sufficiently fertile and supports herds of antelope (including gemsbok, impala and springbok), zebra and elephants. Many other species of wildlife abound as well, and the Etosha Pan is now the center of one of the finest game parks on the African continent. Hidden Trails offers a spectacular Namibian horseback vacation with four different trails to choose from, on the largest private game reserve in Namibia – only one hour from Windhoek.
Horse Riding in Namibia
Namibia is a technicolor dreamscape, a land of swirling apricot dunes and shimmering white flats, mirages and dust devils, black-faced impala and crimson-breasted shrike. The major game parks offer an exceptional range and abundance of wildlife and a landscape that could not provide a more striking backdrop.
Join us on one of our exceptional horseback tours across the desert towards Swakopmund, from the Damaraland to the Skeleton Coast, in the magnificent Fish River Canyons of the South or even upon purebred Arabian horses in the Sambulenni, each extensively trained in endurance riding, as we explore the breathtaking countryside and the rich wildlife.
Namibian Desert Trail - Crossing the oldest desert in the world on horseback is an authentic experience of central Namibia’s spectacular and fascinating contrasts: from the Khomas Hochland Mountains and escarpment to the Kuiseb Canyon, Tinkas, Tumas and Welwitschia plains, Moon Valley, seasonal Swakop River, coastal dunes and Atlantic Ocean. An experience of a lifetime!
The Damaraland is one of the most scenic areas in Namibia, prehistoric water courses the open plains and grassland, massive granite koppies and distant
mountains to create the special landscape. Ghostly
shipwrecks on remote and inaccessible shores have given the Skeleton
Coast it's well-deserved name. This 2 million-hectare (20,000²km) park
is one of the most inhospitable and least visited places on earth, but it is exciting and awe-inspiring to ride!
Namibia Climate
Namibia enjoys around 300 days of sunshine a year. Generally the winter climate is the most pleasant for visitors. Namibia has a dry climate. Most days are pleasantly warm (the average temperature is between 20 °C to 34 °C), while the nights are generally cool (in winter temperatures can fall to 0 °C.)
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Holidays on horseback in Namibia
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Below is a list of our trips in this area with video clips.
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Namibia
Travel restrictions
As of September 1st 2020, international tourists may enter Namibia through Hosea Kutako International airport only.
Effective March 17th 2022, fully vaccinated travelers are no longer required to produce a negative PCR test result upon arrival at a Namibian Points of Entry, but are instead required to present an authentic, valid vaccination card at Point of Entry.
Non–Namibians who are not fully vaccinated, must present a negative PCR test result. However, in cases of arrival without a COVID-19 test result or with a positive result, s/he will be swabbed immediately upon arrival and placed in quarantine until the new test result comes out negative, after which time they will be released from quarantine.
Measures taken by the government
The Government of Namibia has implemented the following restrictions in response to the pandemic:
- The number of attendees at public gatherings allowed are 1,000 people. Organizers must ensure that hand sanitizer is available, face masks are used, and social distancing is practiced.
- Contact sport is allowed, but without spectators.
- Salons, beauty parlors, hairdressers, pools, spas, gyms, studios, and fitness centers shall practice public health measures. Both the service providers and clients must wear masks, sanitize, and maintain social distancing.
Effective March 17th 2022, wearing of masks in public places is no longer mandatory. However, people who are in close settings, such as public transport, indoor public meetings are encouraged to wear masks. Physical distance of no less than 1 meter must be maintained between persons at all times.
Testing
Travelers can obtain a COVID-19 test in Namibia from the private laboratory PathCare, which has multiple locations throughout the country. Testing is paid for by the tourist and costs N$850.00.
COVID-19 test results from PathCare are emailed and sent via SMS to the individual who was tested.
PathCare tests individuals for the purpose of travel by appointment only.
FeedMasters (Namib Laboratories) is now offering a drive through COVID 19 testing facility at the Wanderers Sport Grounds in Pionierspark in Windhoek.
There is no need to make an appointment for this service.
Fees at the drive though testing site are: COVID testing (results 24 hours) – N$ 980.00; and COVID speed test (results 5 hours) – N$ 3,500.00
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
If you believe you have symptoms of COVID-19 or may have been exposed, please contact +264-0800-100-100 to seek direction from the Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services.
Source:
US Embassy in Namibia https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on May 3rd 2022 (checked on May 4th 2022)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx
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