A horseback safari in Africa is an absolute dream holiday for equestrians: from the saddle, you become one with nature, experiencing the wildlife of the savannah up close. On endless sandy tracks and winding trails, our safari rides bring you face to face with the wild: You pass herds of antelopes and zebras grazing in the plains, giraffes plucking leaves from the acacia trees, observe dancing ostriches and greet many others on your safari rides through the savannah.
Tailored to Your Dreams
Unforgettable Namibia Horse Safari
According to our guests, KAMBAKU is a rider's paradise. With us, you have the freedom to craft your ideal horseback safari holiday in Africa. You will stay in our luxurious four-star Kambaku lodge, offering the perfect setting for a dream vacation. Whether you want to explore the savannah on horseback every morning and afternoon, or prefer a more relaxed pace with just one safari ride a day, the choice is yours.
Experienced riders can immerse themselves in the thrill of multiple safari rides, while those seeking a leisurely experience can combine a single ride with our diverse wildlife programme. Enjoy exciting game drives, guided walks, and mesmerizing wildlife observation at waterholes — all included in your stay. Your safari rides can be booked according to your preferences, ensuring a truly bespoke adventure.
Horseback Safari Rides at all levels
Our horse safari rides take place in the morning and afternoon and are designed for your perfect savannah adventure. Whether you're a seasoned rider or an occasional rider, we strive to create the best possible experience by forming groups of similar skill levels for our safari rides. We adjust the pace and route to match the riders' abilities, ensuring everyone enjoys their time in the saddle.
Horse Holidays
Horse Riding Safari in Namibia
KAMBAKU, situated in the heart of Namibia, is a paradise for horse lovers. Accompanied by a guide, in groups of no more than 6-8 riders, you venture through the vast wildlife reserve in the South of Africa. Each horseback safari ride lasts about two and a half hours, progressing at a walk, trot, and canter through the wild terrain. Along the way, you will encounter the wild animals of the savannah in their natural habitat.
SAFARI RIDE
Guided savannah ride for riders experienced in various paces.
€ 80 per person* l € 50 per child*
DETAILS
- before breakfast in the morning
- in the afternoon incl. a sundowner drink
- about 2.5 hours
- walk, trot, canter (incl. long gallops)
- maximum 6 riders
- Maximum weight of rider: 95 kg
*)Price 2025 per ride
BEGINNER'S Ride
Guided savannah ride for beginners at a relaxed pace. Suitable for children.
€ 80 per person* l € 50 per child*
DETAILS
- Before breakfast in the morning
- In the afternoon incl. a sundowner drink
- About 2.5 hours
- Slow paces
- Maximum 6 riders
- Maximum weight of rider: 95 kg
*)Rates 2025 per ride
RIDING LESSONS
Improve your riding: dressage work, seat training, lunging, jumping
€ 80 per person* l € 50 per child*
DETAILS
- In the morning or the afternoon
- About 45 minutes
- Individual training in dressage up to class L, jumping gymnastics, sitting lunge, lunge lessons
- FN-trainer
- Maximum weight of rider: 95 kg
*)Rates 2025 per riding lesson
Luxury Accommodation
Dream Holidays at Kambaku Safari Lodge
During your horse riding safari in Namibia you will stay at our awarded Safari Lodge**** with a lovely Bush Spa for wellness moments, enjoying the refined comfort of an exclusive 4-star lodge. Beautiful rooms, excellent cuisine, and a garden with a view of a waterhole against the backdrop of the Waterberg Plateau provide restful moments after exhilarating riding adventures in the african bush and open plains of KAMBAKU's private game reserve. (Airport transfers from Windhoek available).
Each morning, after a restful night in your four-poster bed under a thatched roof, you are greeted with a breakfast buffet featuring oven-fresh pastries, cold cuts and jams, cereals, fruits, juices, and specialty coffees. Lunch is served from our outdoor kitchen. Before heading back into the wild, enjoy coffee and pastries during tea time. At the end of a fulfilled day, our service team awaits you on the roof-top terrace. Our evening menus are truly unique. These festive three-course dinners provide a great opportunity to share experiences with like-minded guests under the starry night sky.
Beginners welcome
Horse Safari Adventure
For Beginners to Advanced
Guests who seldom ride, who feel uncertain or not fit enough for riding in open terrain, or even have little to no saddle experience at all, are welcome to joinin tranquil safari rides during your horse riding safari in Namibia. These leisurely rides allow you to enjoy Africa on horseback at a relaxed pace. Conducted mostly at a walk, our safari rides for beginners are also suitable for children (min. age four years).
Of course, experienced riders are also welcome to join a beginner's ride. Whether they wish to discover the savannah on horseback alongside a novice rider or simply prefer a more relaxed bush experience to a challenging safari ride at all paces.
Whether you're a seasoned rider or an occasional rider, we strive to create the best possible experience by forming groups of similar skill levels for our safari rides. We adjust the pace and route to match the riders' abilities, ensuring everyone enjoys their time in the saddle.
Improve
Africa Horseback Safari with Riding Lessons
KAMBAKU's horses are well-trained for extensive outrides, with many also serving as perfect schooling horses in the riding arena. So, in order to progress in dressage work or jumping gymnastics, you can book private lessons with our trainers (FN) during your horse holiday in Namibia. For beginners and children, we also offer lunge lessons. Occasional riders can "get back in the saddle" through lessons before embarking on longer safari rides into the namibian savannah with our guides.
The Team
Our Horses
Approximately 30 horses of various sizes and breeds make up our four-legged team. Thanks to plenty of free movement and a tailored diet, they are well-balanced partners for your horseback safari in Africa. Only healthy, fit and well-trained horses are used for the safari rides, catering to your riding preferences. From spirited types to reliable, fearless horses, young ones or old, from Welsh ponies to warmbloods to Appaloosas, our herd covers a wide variety of horses.
Horse Management
OUR HORSES
... ARE PART OF THE FAMILY
Our horses live in a herd in an environment that promotes their natural behaviour, with ample space to roam and 24-hour access to hay or seasonal grass. Each horse receives concentrated feed according to an individual feeding plan. Our horse management adheres to our philosophy: only when all staff members, including the four-legged ones, are well cared for, can they perform their jobs with motivation and passion, providing our guests with unforgettable safari experiences.
Every six weeks a farrier visits our horses for a proper hoof treatment and once per year an equine dentist checks their teeth. Of course, vaccinations and de-worming take place regularly. Moreover, all horses regularly meet an equine physiotherapist for treatment and massages. To keep them healthy and fit, but also motivated and easy to ride, we focus on a varied training with lungeing and groundwork next to riding sessions in the arena. Pauses also are part of the training plan, as time to recover is essential for physical and mental health. Although we mainly ride in English style, some of our horses also respond well to Western riding aids.
In the interest of our horses and to protect their joints on hard, uneven ground, we have a maximum rider weight limit of 95 kg.
Information
What is a horse safari?
Naturally, anyone planning a riding safari has questions:
- What kind of horses are there?
- At what age can my child go horse riding?
- How often per day will I ride?
- How experienced should I be?
- Do I need to bring a riding helmet?
- What clothes should I wear?
In our FAQ blog about horse riding holidays at KAMBAKU you will find answers and information about your horse riding safari in Namibia.
Safari Holiday
Holidays with horseback riding at KAMBAKU
A horseback safari at KAMBAKU offers more than just an unforgettable riding adventures. At our lodge you find a diverse programme for your time off the horse. For active holidaymakers, the wild terrain can be explored on foot. Over 60 km of marked hiking trails wind through the bush savannah surrounding the lodge. Mountain bikes are available for tours at no extra cost, and we are happy to take you to remote waterholes, where you can sit quietly and observe the wild animals passing by. As you may tailor your perfect African horseback safari with us, it’s up to your wish how often you will experience the wilderness in the saddle. You might as well take a day off the stables and hop on an open safari vehicle for game drive with our expert field guides.
WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES
Relaxation awaits with sun loungers in the garden whilst our small swimming pool offers a refreshing escape with savannah view. And while you loose your thoughts in the gentle swing of a hammock, you can observe the animals making their way to the waterhole in front of the lodge. When your muscles are tired after numerous hours on horseback, you may as well book a treatment in our lovely Bush Spa, as our team is known for perfect recreation and wellness moments. Or you just spend some time on your own and stay in the quiet area in the garden for yoga and meditation under olive trees.
A memorable savannah experience for true nature enthusiasts with a penchant for glamping is an overnight stay in our rustic Bush Camp. After an exhilarating horseback safari, you release your horses into the wild and start an exciting outdoor adventure by the campfire under the starlit sky. After a night in the savannah, you will discover the terrain and look for antelopes and cheetahs at Makassi waterhole, before a shuttle takes you back to the lodge.
BUSH CAMP ADVENTURE
For those wishing to explore more of Southern Africa, we highly recommend one of our guided tours. After some days with adventures on horseback, embark on a safari through Namibia: journey into the stunning Namib Desert, along the Skeleton Coast by the Atlantic Ocean, through the picturesque Damaraland, or the wildlife-rich Zambezi region in the northeast of Namibia.
KAMBAKU SAFARIS
If time is limited for a grand tour to the desert, the coast or the canyons, our guided day trips offer a delightful alternative. In the nearby Etosha National Park, we will accompany you in search of elephants and lions, or we can explore the Waterberg Plateau in search of black rhinos.
DAY TRIPS
