Namib Desert Expedition

Embark on a ten-day journey across the oldest and one of the most scenic deserts on earth, the Namib. Expect varied scenery and plains game viewing (incl. giraffe) on this ride, that ends at the Atlantic Ocean at Swakopmund.

Best period

April - July

Price

From € 6.770

Ideal length

11 days/10 nights

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Highlights

Explore Namibia’s most iconic and best-known attraction, the Sossusvlei area.
Cross the Namibian wide plains, dunes and canyons from horseback.
Experience what remoteness feels like together with your fellow expedition companions and horses.
Sleep out under the stars every night with memorable Milky Way views.

Quick facts

  • Riding Expeditions
  • 11 days/10 nights
  • Experienced
  • Groups up to 12
  • 5 - 6 hours/day in the saddle
  • Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport

At a glance

This is the ride for those who want to feel wild, free and alive. Being one of the toughest but most rewarding horse riding trails in the world, this expeditions is for experienced and fit riders only. You’ll ride 20 – 60 kilometres per day through the endless landscape of the Namib Desert, which allows for long and fast canters.

Before you embark on your horse expedition, you have the opportunity to visit the iconic Sossusvlei area, a World Heritage site. The Namib Desert Safari takes you from the ochre Namib dunes, through the Gaub and Kuiseb canyons, all the way to the wide grassy Namib plains and the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic. The expedition finishes at colourful Swakopmund. During your expedition you’ll have the chance to spot some desert-adapted wildlife such as giraffe, springbok and oryx.

More information

Eat, ride, sleep, repeat. That’s the rhythm of this epic expedition through the Namib desert. You’ll camp wild for eight nights with all the essential camp life luxuries: ice in your sundowners, hot bucket showers, delicious food around companionable campfires and incredible Milky Way views. Living with your horse 24/7 in wild, remote areas is a life-changing sensation and is most likely why these Namibian expeditions have such a high return rate. Close bonds are built with your fellow travel companions and four-legged friends as you live this adventure together.

The first and last night of the trip you’ll stay in a lodge near Windhoek. Your luggage is transported in vehicles each day.

What do others say?

We went to Portugal and what a super cool trip it was! Very sweet people, beautiful surroundings and well cared for well behaved horses. Laure-Anne made sure that everything was well organized. Very nice to go on a trip like that and nice that she checks how it was afterwards. Highly recommended for every horse lover!
Marjolein Van Zundert
After a 10-year riding break, I made the decision to return to horseback riding at Monte Velho, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. The fantastic location, delicious food, and the camaraderie of the group, along with personalized dressage lessons and trail rides for each rider, ensured that I had an exceptional stay!
Laure-Anne made sure I had the trip of my life. I received quick answers to all the questions I had beforehand, and noticed that she really thought along with us and lived with us towards our departure. During our trip, everything was arranged down to the last detail. I am already dreaming of a new horseback riding trip via Outside the Corral!
Céline Woltman
I travelled to Ireland as a non-rider and fully enjoyed the trip! The preparation went very smoothly, everything was prepared down to the last detail. Laure-Anne's enthusiasm made me very excited for departure. I am still reminiscing on the beautiful room, the friendly service, the delicious food and the tranquillity of nature during my walks.
Katrin Lauwers

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