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The Okavango Delta is often quoted as the “jewel of Botswana”, but what is it that makes it so special both for the animals that live in the area and those of us lucky enough to visit and ride there? Becky from In The Saddle writes: Where is the Okavango Delta? The Okavango Delta covers […] The post 2024 Okavango Flood Predictions appeared first on In The Saddle.... [Read more]

The Wild Coast In a little-known corner of South Africa’s Eastern Cape lies a hidden gem. The Wild Coast boasts endless stretches of pristine beaches and dramatic coastal scenery, and yet it draws relatively few tourists. It’s this winning combination which means the area is home to the best beach riding anywhere in the world. […] The post What’s So Addictive About the Wild Coast? appeared first on In The Saddle.... [Read more]

In November 2023 Becky from In The Saddle headed to Kenya to visit our lodge based safaris there. In this blog she tells us all about her experience at Ol Donyo Lodge.  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Preparing for Kenya & Getting There My first task before travelling was to pack!  This does take some forethought when heading out […] The post Luxury at Ol Donyo appeared first on In The Saddle.... [Read more]

Are you keen on riding in Ecuador, but not sure where to begin? Then let us help guide you towards the right option, whether you’re looking for a luxurious centre-based ride, or an adventurous trail. If we had to use one word to describe the riding in Ecuador it would be ‘diverse’. From exhilarating canters […] The post Choosing a Riding Holiday in Ecuador appeared first on In The Saddle.... [Read more]

There is so much more to a beautiful image. The January 2024 image on the In The Saddle calendar is from Estancia Los Potreros in Argentina and is of a small selection of the Peruvian Paso herd. The striking grey in the middle is “Catamarca”, a wonderful and forward going mare, and a favourite with […] The post In The Saddle Calendar – January 2024 appeared first on In The Saddle.... [Read more]

As 2023 draws to a close we have been looking back at the last 12 months at In The Saddle. This time of year is a time to reflect on the last twelve months and once again we feel privileged to have been trusted to help so many riders find the right holiday for them. […] The post In The Saddle – 2023 Highlights appeared first on In The Saddle.... [Read more]

Lois tells us of her time in Botswana on the Tuli Safari. This was her first ever safari and she loved every second! Towards the end of my time in Botswana, the following quote popped into my head. I remember it was on a sign at the riding school I grew up on, and this adventure […] The post Telling of the Tuli appeared first on In The Saddle.... [Read more]

In September 2023,  Stephanie, our In The Saddle Belgian representative from Vakantie te paard,  was lucky enough to visit North Macedonia. In this blog post,  she tells us about this truly adventurous trail.  We hope you enjoy reading Stephanie’s journal from her time on the Miyak Tribe Trail. —————————- Sunday 17 September After an early […] The post The magic of the Miyak Tribe Trail appeared first on In The Saddle.... [Read more]

ITS guest Kim has been on many In The Saddle trips, across many continents, including an expedition across Namibia, a horse safari in Botswana, trips to Costa Rica and Ecuador to name a few. In this blog post, Kim tells us about her most recent trip joining a Sheep Round Up, near Mount Hekla in […] The post Adventures on a Sheep Round Up in Iceland appeared first on In The Saddle.... [Read more]