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On Safari with Hidden Trails
Join Hidden Trails on some of the most breathtaking safaris in Africa. Choose from safaris on horseback, jeep or on foot. Our safaris cover much of Eastern and Southern Africa, including Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa.
In East Africa - Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda - embark on a safari amongst some of the continent’s most spectacular scenery, including Kilimanjaro and the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Southern Africa is a safari paradise, with some of Africa’s best private game reserves located in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Several of our riding safari lodges are very well suited for riders and non-riders alike, so a perfect destination for riding and non riding groups or couples. Have a look at our Waterberg Safari Lodge in South Africa or our safaris in Botswana and Namibia. Gaze in awe at the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Explore the Ngorongoro and Serengeti in Tanzania or the Masai Mara in Kenya. It will be an experience of a lifetime!
Safaris horseback riding holidays.
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Land of the Giants - Tuli Riding Safari
8
days /
7
nights, rate from ~$4,630
Dates : Available all Year
Allow the noble spirit of the horse to carry you on an amazing wildlife safari journey in Botswana; listen as your hoofbeats fall in the rhythm of the Africa! This journey embraces the true definition of a safari: an expedition to observe animals in their natural habitat.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Okavango Big Five Safari
8
days /
7
nights, rate from ~$9,115
Dates : Available all Year
A remote and exciting horseback safari deep into the world renowned wilderness of the Okavango Delta!The Okavango Delta is undoubtedly the most outstanding of Botswana’s natural wonders, a 15,000 square kilometer wilderness of floodplain and forest interlaced with lagoons and waterways, and teeming with game and birds.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Okavango Big Five Safari - 6 days
6
days /
5
nights, rate from ~$6,510
Dates : Feb to Dec
A remote and exciting horseback safari deep into the world renowned wilderness of the Okavango Delta!The Okavango Delta is undoubtedly the most outstanding of Botswana’s natural wonders, a 15,000 square kilometer wilderness of floodplain and forest interlaced with lagoons and waterways, and teeming with game and birds.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Pantaneiro Ride in the Pantanal
7
days /
6
nights, rate from ~$3,310
Dates : Aug-Sep
Pantanal is the largest continuous wetland in the world. It has an area of 140.
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Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
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Best of Colombia
15
days /
14
nights, rate from ~$8,115
Dates : All year
Discover 2 beautiful regions of Colombia: the Colombian Orinoquía and the Coffee Cultural Landscape.In the Colombian Orinoquía we offer a mixture of horseback rides, wildlife safaris through different ecosystems and a cultural experience, with the authentic Colombian cowboys of the eastern plains.
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Minimum riding level: Intermediate
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Casanare Horse Riding Safari
10
days /
9
nights, rate from ~$4,750
Dates : All year
Ride on remote trails and observe wildlife in the land of the authentic Colombian cowboys. Explore the Colombian Orinoquía and observe a wide array of animals and birds in different ecosystems, while riding through a 17,000 hectares Natural Reserve.
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Minimum riding level: Intermediate
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Casanare Trail Ride
7
days /
6
nights, rate from ~$3,040
Dates : All year
The Colombian eastern Llanos were colonized more than four centuries ago and to this day, horses are fundamental in the daily work of the llanero man.This equestrian crossing is made to honor the llanera culture, in remembrance to the use of the old royal roads and cattle inns, sleeping some days in hammocks with mosquito net.
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Minimum riding level: Beginner
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Orinoquia Natural Reserve Ride
7
days /
6
nights, rate from ~$2,590
Dates : All year
In this tour we will ride through the natural reserves of the Orinoquia.Hato La Aurora is a Natural Reserve of the Civil Society (RNSC - Reservas Naturales de la Sociedad Civil) of 17,000 hectares, in which 16,000 are currently Important Area for the Conservation of Birds (AICA - Área Importante para la Conservación de las Aves).
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Minimum riding level: Beginner
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Conquistadores Wilderness Eco-Safari
9
days /
8
nights, rate from ~$2,195
Dates : Available all Year
Our new Conquistadores Wilderness Eco-Safari adventure is a progressive trek that will immerse you in the Tropical Forest whilst experiencing an authentic rural Costa Rican way of life and witnessing an outstanding natural diversity and wildlife. This riding adventure unfolds in the backwaters and surrounding areas of Carara National Park - a true gem harbouring a wide range of natural habitats and high levels of biodiversity, like no other in Central America.
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Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
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Masai Mara Ride - Aloe Blossom
9
days /
8
nights, rate from ~$8,145
Dates : Available all Year
A nine-day exploration safari on horseback in the Masai Mara wilderness area. The Masai Mara Game Reserve and Greater Mara Conservancies represent most people’s idea of East Africa.
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Minimum riding level: Intermediate
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Mountains, Canyons & Coast Explorer of Chiapas
9
days /
8
nights, rate from ~$3,000
Dates : Available all Year
This trip combines: adventure, adrenaline and nature exploration with relaxation in comfortable charming hotels and historic haciendas, as well as at a unique eco resort on a private island at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Chiapas, once part of Guatemala, is the southernmost state of Mexico and the stage of our new unique riding adventure.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Damara Elephant Trail to Skeleton Coast
11
days /
10
nights, rate from ~$6,665
Dates : June to August
Damaraland is a very spectacular part of the country, almost inaccessible, with amazing colours and vast open spaces that will blow your mind, ancient craters and remnants from prehistoric times, not to mention the forbidding Skeleton Coast. This is the quintessential ride for those who can identify with escaping day-to-day city life and becoming one with a horse in the wilderness.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Desert Canyons Safari
11
days /
10
nights, rate from ~$6,665
Dates : June
The Fish River Canyon is an impressive geological feature, a natural gorge revealing the Earth’s history laid out like the pages of a book. Despite its seeming aridity, this extraordinarily diverse biome is a delight for nature lovers.
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Minimum riding level: Intermediate
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Great Namibian Desert Trail
11
days /
10
nights, rate from ~$6,665
Dates : April to Sept
Central Namibia offers spectacular and fascinating contrasts; from Khomas Highland mountains and escarpment to the Kuiseb Canyon; the Tinkas, Tumas and Welwitschia plains, Moon Valley, the seasonal Swakop River and the coastal dunes of the Atlantic Ocean. Crossing the oldest desert in the world on horseback is an experience of a lifetime!
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Wild Horses Safari
11
days /
10
nights, rate from ~$6,665
Dates : May
This adventurous ride takes us through some of the most breath-taking desertscapes on the planet. From the great dune sea of the central Namib to the very edge of the Sperrgebiet (German for restricted area), this ride covers diverse desert terrain - immense grassy plains, signature inselbergs, and the rugged Tiras Mountain Reserve.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Triple B Ranch
5
days /
4
nights, rate from ~$1,365
Dates : Available all Year
One of the oldest farmsteads in the Waterberg mountains of South Africa, Triple B Ranch was settled by the pioneering Baber family over 100 years ago!The horse and cattle ranch continues to operate as a working farm, a property filled with the local wildlife and essential oil, offering 20,000 acres of horseback riding country to guests from far and wide.
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Minimum riding level: Novice
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Waterberg Big 5 Adventure
8
days /
7
nights, rate from ~$3,300
Dates : Available all Year
Discover the Entabeni Reserve of South Africa, its wildlife and nature from the back of a horse: an overwhelming feeling!Travel as the first settlers did many years ago: listen to the rhythmic sound of hooves galloping on paths used only by animals, the horses breathing breaking the silence, the pungent aroma of horse sweat in the air.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Waterberg Safari Lodge
5
days /
4
nights, rate from ~$1,380
Dates : Available all Year
Discover exotic game such as rhino, giraffe, zebra, buffalo and Africa's largest antelope, the eland, on professionally guided horseback or jeep safaris, while learning the mysteries of spoor (animal tracks) and medicinal use of the local trees, plants and fruits on the walking safaris. The mountains and gorges create amazing views and vistas in the Waterberg region of South Africa, the perfect backdrop for "sundowner" drinks and bush breakfasts.
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Minimum riding level: Novice
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African Explorer Horse Safari
8
days /
7
nights, rate from ~$3,180
Dates : Available all Year
The African Explorer is one of the most varied African safaris, as it goes to two countries (Botswana and South Africa) in one trip and covers a lot of different topography and terrain, combined with excellent and wide ranging game viewing.This safari gives international horse lovers a chance to explore the rugged central highlands of the Waterberg mountain range of South Africa and the vast Mashatu Game Reserve of Botswana's Tuli Block, known as the "Land of the Giants," due to the large presence of the "giant" wildlife: The African Elephant, the Lion, the Giraffe, the Eland, the Ostrich, the Kori Bustard, and the iconic Mashatu aka Baobab Tree!
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Arusha National Park Wilderness Ride
4
days /
3
nights, rate from ~$2,885
Dates : Jan-Mar, June- Dec
“Momella – a farm in Africa“. This German film documents the life of Margarete Trappe, a famous German “White Huntress”, also known as “Mother of the Masai”.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Kilimanjaro Big Game Trail
8
days /
7
nights, rate from ~$5,375
Dates : Jan-Mar, June- Dec
Follow in Hemingway’s footsteps..
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Serengeti Migration Riding Safari
8
days /
7
nights, rate from ~$5,800
Dates : February to December
The Serengeti spans over 12,000 square miles and covers the borders between Kenya and Tanzania. On this exceptional riding safari, you will have the possibility to explore rugged landscape and undulating grassland, and experience the famous wildebeest migration from horseback.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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South Amboseli Ride
8
days /
7
nights, rate from ~$5,375
Dates : Jan-Mar, June- Dec
This is a trail with long routes and therefore offers most of the riding, but also change of landscapes and good game. We will ride along the Ngasurai Plains where the migratory herds from Amboseli pass through on their way to Kilimanjaro and Arusha National Park from the beginning of the rains.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Tanzania Safari Getaways
4
days /
3
nights, rate from ~$2,750
Dates : Jan-Mar, June- Dec
Watch Big Game from the back of your horse at Mt. KilimanjaroWith the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro rising to your East and Mt.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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White Nile Explorer - Ride and Raft
8
days /
7
nights, rate from ~$4,000
Dates : Available all Year
Welcome to Uganda's latest adventure activity, the Nile Explore on horseback - the ONLY riding tour in Uganda. Together with our partners we offer fabulous riding along the source of the world's longest river, the White Nile.
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Minimum riding level: Intermediate
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Hwange Explorer Safari
8
days /
7
nights, rate from ~$4,930
Dates : April to November
Go on a horse riding safari through Hwange National Park, the largest National Park in Zimbabwe. It is home to 400 different species of bird and 107 types of mammals.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Mana Pools & Hwange Safari Combo
12
days /
11
nights, rate from ~$7,990
Dates : May to Dec
Embark on one of the most adventurous safaris on the African continent! Activities include riding, canoeing, game drives and walks, exploring two of the most famous National Parks in Zimbabwe: Hwange and Mana Pools National Park.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Majestic Zambezi Escape Ride
5
days /
4
nights, rate from ~$2,365
Dates : Available all Year
Experience the wonders of Victoria Falls and mighty Zambezi River witnessing exciting wildlife scenes and stunning landscapes close up on horseback. In the starkly beautiful African bush, we provide you with the ultimate and unique safari experience.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Zambezi National Park & Victoria Falls Safari Ride
8
days /
7
nights, rate from ~$3,200
Dates : Available all Year
The Zambezi: one of the legendary rivers of Africa, much written about, explored, and challenged, yet in the end still wild and unconquered - the heart of Africa's mystery and magic! Imagine riding your horse along the banks of this river, just above the magnificent Victoria Falls, with the rising spray from the Falls in the backdrop.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Zambezi Safari Getaway
4
days /
3
nights, rate from ~$1,845
Dates : All year
The Zambezi: one of the legendary rivers of Africa, much written about, explored, and challenged, yet in the end still wild and unconquered - the heart of Africa's mystery and magic! Situated in Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve (a 4000 hectare big 5 reserve) and black Rhino sanctuary, we welcome you in our four exclusive chalets.
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Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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