Discovery Horseback Ride in Namibia: Ride from Inland to the Atlantic Coast

This trip is an 11-day trail on horseback, which starts inland and goes all the way west to the Atlantic coast. And here comes the fun part - much of the track has never been ridden before. Therefore, this ride is for the truly adventurous among all the adventurers out there. We‘ll discover this route for trail rides in the future not knowing yet what unexpected adventures may await us, but definitely finding out what it really means to be connected to nature and what true freedom feels like. The Route: - Riding starts on Nov 20th at Western Riding Ranch Gross Okandjou, Namibia, and ends on Nov 30th at the Atlantic coast. Nov 20th is an arrival day, with time to settle in and try out horses. The trail starts on Nov 22nd, but the actual start time may vary. Safe accommodations and food were provided. Landscape changes from bush to the desert with unique flora and fauna. The last section is the Atlantic coast with a dramatic contrast between ocean and desert. Last gallops on the beach before rest. The Camp: - On our way we will set up camp every evening at a new location, there it will be kept quite simple. It’ll consist of a fire pit, several comfortable 2-man tents and a small truck that will transport the food and our luggage from one place to another, so we don't have to carry it on the horses. There will be fresh cooking over the fire each evening and simple, typical African bucket showers will be provided. In the morning we have coffee, tea, and a fresh but light breakfast before heading back on the horses. Typical luxury will not be found here, but something even better awaits you: we will wake up every morning in the midst of true African wilderness, watch the sunrise, listen to the snorting of the horses, and find out what it means to be truly connected with nature. The Ranch, the riding, the horses: - The ride starts at the Ranch "Gross Okandjou" in the interior of the country, near Omaruru. I have already spent a few months there and loved every single day, so I am even more excited that we are now organizing this trail together. They breed and train their horses themselves, all Western style. Breaking in and training of the horses is done with a lot of time, patience, and dedication. This and the fact that all the horses live almost wild 24/7 on the endless expanses of the farm grounds makes them very balanced, both mentally and physically, very fine, enduring, and sure-footed horses. How to get there: - The arrival and departure airport will be Windhoek. From there a transfer will take you to the ranch "Gross Okandjou" where the ride starts. Once at the coast, you have the option to take another transfer back to the airport or to rent a car with several riders and combine the way back with a little road trip (this will definitely be my option, you are very welcome to join me). This gives us the option to include some stops on the way back to the airport to visit places nearby that you always wanted to see, such as Namib-Naukluft National Park or Walvisbay. Who is it for: - This ride is made for the really adventurous riders out there, of any riding style. As mentioned before, a large part of the route has never been ridden before, so we can't predict what adventures will come our way and it certainly won't all go 100% to plan, but that's what makes this ride so appealing. Be prepared for hot riding days, since temperatures can get quite high at this time of year, especially inland. However, the closer we get to the sea, the more it cools down. )The maximum rider weight is 85kg for the benefit of the horses) Accommodation: - First nights at the ranch, mobile camping on the ride, which means the camp is set up every evening at a new location. Sleeping is in small but comfortable 2-man tents. Group size: 6 riders plus a guide What is included in the price? - Accommodation - Horse riding - Food, tea, coffee, juices, and water - Transfer from and back to the airport Excluded: Alcoholics and soft drinks, flights, visa, any additional activities My name is Luzia 28 years old and was born and raised in Berlin ☀️ I've been riding since I can remember and I've made some detours to my passion for a profession. Let me know in the Q&A section if you have any questions! Keep me posted!