Zambian Horseback Safaris

A moment of magic on the Simalaha Plains. ✨

If you’ve been dreaming of swapping the everyday for wide-open spaces, campfires and unforgettable days in the saddle, a few last-minute spaces have become available on our 2026 safaris:

🐴 Sunday 5 July 2026 – 3 Night Horse Safari (2 tents available)

🐴 Saturday 11 July 2026 – 7 or 8 Night Horse Safari + Victoria Falls (1 tent available)

🐴 Saturday 25 July 2026 – 7 or 8 Night Horse Safari + Victoria Falls (1 tent available)

Who’s with us?

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Saddle up for an unforgettable winter escape in the heart of Zambia’s wild beauty! Join us for our 5 – 8 July 3 Night Special Safari ❄️

Be in touch with your favourite horse safari agent today to book. Let’s ride! 🐎

Today we celebrate the spirit of Africa — wild, untamed, resilient and deeply connected to the land.

At Zambian Horseback Safaris, every ride is a journey into landscapes where ancient traditions still shape daily life. Africa Freedom Day is a reminder of the strength, heritage, and unity that continue to inspire this continent.

From the thunder of hooves on the plains to the songs carried across the Zambezi at sunset, this is the Africa we love.

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A favourite moment in the Simalaha is meeting the local Lozi fishermen who have lived alongside these waters for generations.

With incredible skill and deep knowledge of the river, they navigate the channels with ease — reading the currents, spotting fish movement and sharing stories of life shaped by the seasons of the floodplains.

A beautiful reminder that a safari is not only about wildlife, but also about the people, culture and traditions that make this landscape so unique.

A family of giraffe moving gently across the plains — calves staying close beside their mothers, alongside sable herds and grazing Lozi cattle.

A beautiful reminder of the harmony between wildlife, culture, and conservation in this extraordinary corner of Zambia. ✨

Drone captures over the Simalaha Conservancy by

The coolest pool in Africa! Our pool works in harmony with the wilderness around it. Water is pumped directly from the Kasaya River, naturally filtered and flows through the pool before continuing on to the waterhole — where wildlife often arrives for a drink later in the day.

It’s simple, refreshing and wonderfully wild! Ready for a dip? 🐃🦒

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Where are the cowgirls at? ✨🐎 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️

Saddle up for a 3-night horseback safari this Heroes & Unity long weekend, starting Sunday, 5 July. Think wide open spaces, wild rides along the Zambezi, fireside evenings and unforgettable moments shared together.

Mothers, daughters, best friends — this one’s for the women who feel most alive in the saddle.

✨ Only 3 tents remain ✨

Still dreaming of Africa from the saddle? ✨
There’s still time to ride with us in 2026.

Get in touch to find the safari that calls to you.