Africa

Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE PARADISE VALLEYS

A loop trail ride in the High Atlas,North of Agadir. You leave the Atlantic coast to reach altitudes close to 2000m. Splendid views of the deep valleys and banks, rides in canyons, in the heart of palm groves, on trails frequented only by villagers. Some foot crossings are inevitable. The mountain sides are covered with terraced almond trees and aromatic plants (thyme, lavender, rosemary ...) that allow Berber populations to produce excellent honey. The villages (douars) on the mountain side, or in the palm groves which border the wadis, in the bottom of valleys, are built in stones, the roofs are in mud. The nights planned at the inhabitant…

Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE ROSE VALLEY

The landscapes are all in contrast to the foot of the central High Atlas. From the large palm grove of Skoura, oasis, almond groves and open valleys follow one another before the austere plateaus of Ait Zaghar dominated by M'Goun. It is the territory of the tribes of Imghrane and Ikandoulne, where small lost douars are hidden in the scenery. Still a few arid and desert areas giving the surrounding area a desert look, and you join the Valley of Roses, one of the most enchanting region of the Great South Morocco. You discover the gardens of the Atlas, with their beautiful kasbahs of ocher earth and their thousands of roses delimiting the…

Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE SAGHRO DJEBEL

Between mountains and desert, between the Dades valley and the Drâa valley, Jebel Saghro is a volcanic massif of great beauty. Its gorges, towers and rocky peaks are strangely reminiscent of the landscapes of the Hoggar desert. Naked landscapes that hide some green valleys covered with almond trees, oleander, fig and palm trees. During the season, small fields of cereal crops can be observed. Its highest point is the Kouadouch, at about 2600 m altitude. These countries, apparently inhospitable, nevertheless provide a haven for the herds of goats or camels that the nomads of the tribe of Ait Atta accompany from the high plateaux of the chain…

Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE MOGADOR RIDE

Horseback riding in Morocco: Between Aghroud and Essouira (formerly called Mogador), this horseback ride will introduce you to two aspects of Morocco. In a first part, on the foothills of the High Atlas, you will discover vast panoramas on the surrounding valleys and a vegetation composed of thuja, carob trees, and lower, a succession of palm groves, almond gardens and olive trees. In the second part, on the Atlantic coast, the relief is softened and the hills are dotted with argan trees. You will finally reach Essouira by large deserted beaches. Rocked by the trade winds, Essaouira is the favorite place of artists and musicians of all…

Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE DESERT RIDE

Horseback trail ride in Morocco. The first part of this horseback ride in Morocco, you will discover the immense palm grove of the Draa Valley. This grove is dotted with small gardens surrounding fortified villages (ksours) built of adobe and generously decorated pink. The second part allows us to cross large areas sometimes covered with dunes (erg), sometimes rocky (reg), premises of the great Sahara. Each day offers a different vision of the desert. The unusual encounters are frequent. Some Tuareg families, surrounded by herds of goats and camels, the tents are only human presence in these arid places. Starry nights are exceptional beauty…

Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE SACRED OASIS

Horseback riding in Morocco. The Great Moroccan South separates the Saghro massif from the dune formations that appear in the west of the Oued Draa. At the gates of the great desert, the Moroccan Sahara is crossed by many nomads. This horseback trail ride is ideal to approach the desert wild life. A very varied itinerary, between dunes, arid plateaus, oases, palm groves, and superb kasbahs, which will allow you to immerse yourself during a few days in the desert life.  

Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE ATLAS CASBAH RIDE

A horseback ride in the Moroccan Atlas on the ancient Berber paths of the beautiful Ounila valley, between the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet. This ride in Morocco on the salt trail takes you to discover beautiful fortified villages in adobe. Built to protect caravans against the attacks of looters, they streak on the caravan trail that connected southern Morocco to Marrakech. With a variety of landscapes in the colors of ocher and red earth, terraced crops and green gardens, or oleanders bordering small canyons. Landscapes that inspired Jacques Majorelle, the painter of the Kasbahs. Welcoming population, beauty of the…

Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE ESSAOUIRA ROUND IN RIADS AND GUEST HOUSES

Horseback Safari in AFRICA : "A CARTE" HORSEBACK SAFARI IN SOUTH AFRICA

This horse safari offers an incredibly varied riding experience for all levels of riders. Safari trip rides are made on demand with great flexibility according to your level and your desires. Quiet walks, or with great gallops in the wild savannah ... These are the perfect holidays, for riders wishing to experience going on horseback to meet African fauna without dangerous game (elephants and lions). Six main equestrian activities are also offered: game viewing, polo, swimming with horses, western games, cross country, natural show jumping. Many activities are also offered for non-riders. You will be accommodated in a beautifully appointed…

Horseback Safari in AFRICA : BOTSWANA & SOUTH AFRICA

This equestrian safari allows you to discover two South African countries: South Africa and Botswana. You will travel through the African bush and its magnificent wild fauna, and you will also be able to learn more about the rich history of these countries. You will be accommodated in tents on the ridges overlooking the grassy valleys. The tents are equipped with beds with sheets and duvets. Each tent has a shower with buckets. The second half of your horse safari takes you north of the Limpopo Valley in the Tuli Block region of Botswana. The trails here allow you to discover the bush and the famous Tuli sandstone formations. The region is…

Equestrian Safari in BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI

The Tuli Safari explores the banks of the Limpopo River within the Mashatu Reserve. Mashatu is a little known area but offers some of the most exciting game viewing in Africa. It’s particularly well known for large herds of elephant. The tree lined river courses which flow into the Limpopo River provide shade for eland, impala, wildebeest, kudu, waterbuck, giraffe and zebra, whilst at night the bat eared fox and African wild cat search for prey. The large impala population means there are many lion and leopard in the area as well as cheetah and wild dog. The Tuli Block also hosts over 350 bird species.

Horseback safari BOTSWANA : THE KALAHARI SAFARI

The Kalahari Safari takes you into the Makgadikgadi salt pans, an ancient lake that dried up around 1500 years ago. The salt-encrusted pans are dotted with giant baobab trees and separated by palm covered sandy islands; the landscape is flat. The Pans offer some unique highlights – the chance to look for the shy brown hyena; to interact with meerkat families and take walks with indigenous bushmen, learning about how they survive in this harsh environment.