Beginner

Beginners and children - there are plenty of places where guests can ride as a beginner - riding safaris for beginners with Ride Africa

These lodges offer quiet relaxing rides on well schooled, calm horses and ponies. The game viewing can be excellent with most lodges being in an area with a huge variety of game excluding predators. Many lodges which can accommodate beginners will be in an area with an abundance of elephant, rhino and buffalo, but no predators such as lions or leopards. The horses are all well schooled and brought up in the bush so they are used to the sights and sounds of their surroundings. The birding in these places is usually excellent and the pace can once again be chosen by the guest, stopping to look at any flora and fauna which interests you.

Many of these rides journey through the spectacular winelands where the scenery is enough to keep ones attention for weeks, wine tasting and staying in luxury country houses are also highlights, the cuisine is exquisite and the whole experience is relaxing where the horses stay overnight and spa treatments are available at most places.

Alternatively beginners can head out to the coast at Cape Town or to Plettenberg Bay for a ride on the beach, splashing in the surf and swimming in the sea with the horses.

Riding Lessons - these can be arranged by the Ride Africa team who have extensive contacts within the British equestrian industry. Lessons for starters, or simply to brush up on old skills. All can be arranged easily by us in your area. Please contact us for more information.

Botswana

Motsentsela Tree Lodge - situated only 12km from Maun airport it is the perfect place to relax after your flight before setting off into the African sunset. More...

Kenya

Borana Lodge is one of the best riding establishments in Kenya as well as boasting excellent game viewing and it has the facilities to accommodate novices. They can spend some time in the arena with Rose Dyer before heading out onto the reserve with a couple of back up riders and guides. More…

Segera Ranch also has a paddock facility for guests to learn in before heading out onto the ranch.

Booking information: to talk to someone about Beginner riding safaris and holidays please email us or phone us on 020 7228 5655