Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in southern Africa on the Atlantic coast. It shares borders with Angola, and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south. The Namibian landscape consists generally of five geographical areas, each with characteristic conditions and vegetation with some variation within and overlap between them: the Central Plateau, the Namib Desert, the Escarpment, the Bushveld, and the Kalahari Desert. Although the climate is generally extremely dry, there are a few exceptions.

Namibia owes its name to the Namib Desert, a unique geological feature renowned for the pristine and haunting quality of its landscape. It is a country of compelling beauty, abundant sunshine and a feeling of unconfined space. With is unspoilt landscapes and large variety of game, Namibia draws an increasing number of visitors from various parts of the globe.

These combined create the perfect conditions for horse riding, with terrains varying from mountains, bush and wooded areas to desert plains and dunes. Namibia is still wonderfully wild and remote, with few paved roads and great swaths of land inaccessible to vehicle travel. This means there are endless opportunities for fast paced and challenging riding. Namibians are a resilent nation of peoples who are fiercely proud of their country. Life here can be very tough, with horses regularly carrying out domestic and farm work on rough terrain, and, as a result, they respect their animals.

Namibia boasts a variety of breeds from Arabs, Hannoverian and Trakehner to Lippizaner, Haflinger, ranch horses and all types of cross-breeds so you will really be spoilt for choice. On average they are middle-sized, swift and surefooted offering reassurance to the rider but never shying from challenging riding.