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 € 7.620
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?

Had a super nice and clear holiday. Well organized.
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Sabine Van Nistelrode

Booking a trip with Outside the Corral was a wonderful experience. Horse riding holidays were completely new to me, so I really appreciated how Laure-Anne took the time to understand my riding experience and help me choose the holiday that suited me best. Communication was very smooth, and I could reach out to her with any questions or concerns. Thanks to that support, I set off on my first solo trip feeling confident and well prepared.

The holiday in Portugal was phenomenal, I truly couldn’t have wished for a better experience. After the trip, Laure-Anne also checked in to see how everything had gone, which really highlighted the personal approach that makes Outside the Corral stand out. If I ever plan another horse riding holiday, I will definitely book with Laure-Anne again!

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Very nice organisation! Laure-Anne thinks along with you very well and really takes the time to do so (which location will suit you best). The welfare of the horses is clearly her top priority, which immediately gives you a feeling of trust. I had a wonderful time in Portugal and can definitely recommend Outside the Coral!
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I highly recommend Outside the Corral as a partner for your next riding holiday. Laure-Anne understood our travel expectations very well and translated this in an attractive travel proposal. My questions at the start quickly became a non-issue thanks to Laure-Anne’s expertise and the excellent guidance on site. OTC more than fulfilled its promise of a unique journey. I have already planned my next trip!
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