5 reasons to do a horseback safari in Africa

Imagine galloping alongside the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Maasai Mara, Kenya. Picture yourself trotting through the African bush, tracking a herd of elephants in Botswana. Conjure up visions of yourself riding with a wild herd of zebra…

No longer does this need to be the stuff of your wildest dreams.

A horseback safari in Southern Africa, guided by the best in the business David and Robyn Foot, will throw you into the wild at top speed, leaving you breathless, windblown, and in a state of complete euphoria. Add in a spot of luxury – tented camps outfitted in four-poster beds, rich textiles, long, cool drinks served to you under the magnificent Kalahari sunset, and glorious food cooked under the stars – and you can see why an African horseback safari has become something of a legend amongst luxury travellers. You just have to experience it to believe it.

Whether you’re an experienced equestrian or a novice rider, take the ride of a…