The prime reason for people wanting to ride in South Africa is to see game and a horse riding holiday is the best way to see the wildlife. You can get very close to the animals without scaring them away, in the capable hands of your local guides.

The wildlife reserves of southern Africa are unparalleled in their beauty with South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana are all excellent big game countries and ideal for horse riding.

There is always something for everyone with the horse riding holidays, from the nervous beginner through to the advanced rider looking to ride with the game.

Mud Hut Travels' horse riding holidays on offer consist of both trail and stationary rides, both very different but both with their own merits. Riding through the bushveld being very close to nature, never quite knowing what is around the next corner is an exciting way to ride. Whether you choose to stay in a luxury safari lodge or one of the more modest locations you will love the up close and personal feel of this type of ride.

The other option is the wide open plains and mountain ranges. This has a very different feel and atmosphere to the bushveld style of riding. With stunning views from every angle and exhilarating canters, gallops and breathtaking climbs this is also a wonderful way to see Africa.

The riding pace on our horseback safaris can vary from cantering with giraffe and wildebeest to meandering along high rocky bluffs watching the setting African sun, or quietly riding through a herd of grazing zebra or family of rhino.

Contact us now for our latest horse riding tours, a wonderful tour to really engage both the wildlife and the enjoy the beauty of Africa's landscapes.