Wild Horses Expedition

From the great dune sea of the central Namib to the very edge of the Sperrgebiet National Park, this is an incredibly scenic ride through one of the most breath-taking desert landscapes on the planet. Seeing Namibia’s wild horses at the end of the trip completes the thrill of your journey.

Best period

May

Price

From € 7.620

Ideal length

11 days / 10 nights

Level

Experienced

Highlights

Visit the ‘ghost-town’ of Kolmanskop with its fascinating German-colonial architecture.

Encounter Namibia’s wild horses (by vehicle).

Ride through an unparalleled desert wonderland.

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

Quick facts

Riding Expeditions

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 Airport

At a glance

Get ready for a desert wonderland on this adventurous ride. From the great dune sea of the central Namib to the very edge of the stunning Sperrgebiet National Park, this ride covers very diverse desert terrain: immense grassy plains, signature inselbergs (island mountains), dunes and the rugged Tiras Mountain Reserve as a dramatic backdrop. This incomparable ride ends at Klein-Aus Vista, near the home of the wild horses of the Namib.

Desert-adapted game are encountered during the day, where open country with good going allows for some fast-paced riding. On the last day there is no riding, as you’ll visit the coastal town of Luderitz, explore the extraordinary ‘ghost town’ of Kolmanskop – the town the desert is ‘reclaiming’ – and encounter the wild horses of the Namib.

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.

You’ll spend the first and last nights of your trip in a comfortable hotel, with your luggage transported for you each day. The professional care and warm hospitality of your guides and logistics team make the experience truly effortless. Your luggage is transported in vehicles each day.

What do others say?

Laure-Anne from Outside the Corral has made a dream come true for me. Not only did I go to a beautiful country to hike for days with these beautiful animals, she encouraged me to realize my very first (!) vacation alone. The fact that those 2 things were allowed to come together was really a gift. It was a last-minute decision of mine: within 2 weeks I was already traveling! All my ideas came together in a trip to beautiful Slovenia. I made wonderful memories there and made new friends from all over the world. If I wanted to do something for myself again and combine this with my passion for horses; then Laure-Anne is under my speed dial!

Eline de Groot

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What a wonderful holiday! I wanted to plan a fun trip with horses for my daughter and myself, and after searching online, I discovered Outside the Corral. Communication with Laure-Anne was very easy and pleasant. She knows all the destinations personally and was able to put together a proposal that suited us perfectly. After that, it was simply a matter of eagerly counting down to the holiday and we already had so much fun anticipating it.

The holiday itself exceeded all our expectations. We enjoyed every moment. The surroundings were stunning, and everything was organised down to the smallest detail. The horses were truly wonderful. My daughter especially loved the high-level lessons and learned so much from them. The rides through nature were superb, and the food was always delicious and freshly prepared. And I still miss the view from the jacuzzi! A special recommendation for the location in Portugal: don’t miss the evening with live music, it’s absolutely magical.

Danielle Mager

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Laure-Anne has been a perfect guide for our riding holiday to Portugal. From the first moment, she gave a lot of confidence and was also always willing to answer questions as quickly as possible. The holiday itself was more than successful. To such an extent that we will immediately book again for next year. The countdown can already begin! Thank you, Laure-Anne, for this unforgettable experience!

Nathalie Claessens

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Fantastic horseback safari in Botswana! Everything was perfectly arranged from start to finish. If we had questions during the preparations, Laure-Anne was always there for us! An unforgettable experience with fantastic guides and staff, well-cared horses, super delicious food and much more. Everything met my expectations and more. Outside the Corral will definitely see me back for my future riding holidays!