Jumping over fallen trees, riding through rivers and cantering alongside zebra - the feeling of exhilaration on a horseback safari is truly incomparable.

There are a number of ways to experience Africa on horseback. It can either be a smaller element of a more traditional safari where you ride for an hour between your morning and afternoon game drives, or it can be a fully fledged 10-day long riding safari odyssey. 

Whatever you choose, the memory of approaching a herd of elephant on horseback will live long in your memory.

Here are our top 5 reasons to go on a horseback safari:

Perspective

A riding safari provides a far more intimate perspective of the wilderness - you’re truly at one with Africa’s wildlife. 

Freedom

Being on horseback means you’re not constrained by a vehicle. Riding with your guide, you have the liberty of exploring areas that would be otherwise impossible to see on a more traditional safari.

Connection

Discover that special connection between you, your horse and the nature around you. 

The trust you develop with the animal you are riding is incredibly special.

Remoteness

Riding safaris generally use very low impact camps that travel with you through the most remote areas of the wilderness.

Adrenaline

Your heart will be pumping as you ride alongside giraffe, view lions and cross rivers on horseback. 

There is genuinely no feeling like it.

If you’re interested in finding out more about horseback safaris, don’t hesitate to send us an email at safari@bonamy.co.uk.