Skeleton Damara Expedition

Get ready for an adventurous and fast-paced expedition! From the formidable Skeleton Coast into the remote western Damaraland and back onto the wild Atlantic Coast, this exhilarating riding safari takes you through contrasting landscapes and is adrenaline-guaranteed.

Best period
March, October
Price
From € 7.335
Ideal length
11 days/10 nights
Level
Experienced

Highlights

Combine contrasting and truly unique landscapes in one single expedition.

Spot shipwrecks at the Skeleton Coast from horseback.

Enjoy the thrill of unlimited, fast-paced riding on incredibly fit and well-trained horses.

Sleep out under the stars every night with memorable Milky Way views.

Quick facts

11 days/10 nights
Experienced
Max. 95KG (Supplement between 85 and 95KG)
Groups up to 12
5 - 7 hours/day in the saddle
Windhoek Hosea Kutako / Walvis Bay


At a glance

This expedition starts in colourful Swakopmund at the Atlantic Ocean. From there you’ll head to the almost inaccessible Damaraland region. This is a truly breath-taking part of Namibia with ancient craters, endless open plains and delicate patterns of colour. Then you’ll descent into the lower reaches of the Ugab river, before reaching the lichen-covered coastal plains of the Skeleton Coast. On your ride you may expect to spot numerous shipwrecks on the golden beaches of the Skeleton Coast, as well as desert-adapted wildlife in rugged Damaraland. Get ready for some fast-paced riding through unlimited landscapes in-between all the sightseeing.

 


More information

Eat, ride, sleep, repeat. That’s the rhythm of this epic expedition through the Skeleton Coast and Damaraland. 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 night of the trip you’ll stay in hotel in Swakopmund. The final night is spent in a luxury beach house. Your luggage is transported in vehicles each day.

 

 

What do others say?

I had an absolutely incredible time with my daughter at Castle Leslie in Ireland. The accommodations were stunning, and we were treated to excellent guidance and fantastic horses. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or someone with little jumping experience, the cross-country riding at Castle Leslie is an exhilarating experience. Thank you to Laure-Anne and Outside the Corral for the great guidance and personal approach!
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Inge Meijers
Fantastic follow-up and service to find the perfect holiday! Fast, to the point, friendly and everything was top notch! I had a fantastic trip that I will never forget!
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I cannot personally recommend Outside the Corral more for your next horseback riding adventure. Laure-Anne was so incredibly kind and helpful in planning every step of the trip, making me feel confident that I was about to have one of the best holidays of my life, which I did! I personally did the castle estate ride in Ireland and she facilitated all of the booking providing me with a perfectly detailed itinerary that made everything so simple and stress free. I would without a doubt book through her again for my next riding trip and highly recommend her services for anyone looking for their next horseback riding adventure! I truly can not thank her enough!
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Rachel Walsh
Laure-Anne helped me make my dream trip come true. The perfect trip to discover Africa with great people! Before and during the trip I was always informed and could ask questions at any time. The only thing I had to arrange was the flight ticket and after that everything was arranged top notch! As a solo traveler, I did sometimes have my doubts, but Laure-Anne was always there to reassure me. A fantastic experience with professional guidance that was always available throughout the trip. I can’t wait to book my next ride!
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