Cantering across endless plains or following ancient water courses on horseback is a magical way to explore the Namib-Naukluft and the magnificent dunescape of Sossusvlei.

The Namib-Naukluft Park is the third largest game park in Africa, covering around 49,700 sq km. Using the Desert Homestead as your base you can visit two key areas of this unique reserve, the open plains including the dramatic Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei lying amongst the world’s highest dunes.

Sossusvlei is a highlight of most people’s visit to Namibia. At different times of the day the dunes, up to 300 metres high, appear ivory, white, golden, ochre, orange and maroon. The Naukluft section has spectacular mountain formations and hidden valleys with perennial springs and rock pools.

The vegetation of the Namib-Naukluft is classified as semi-desert savannah but this does not do justice to the amazing variety of life found here. It is home to some of the rarest and most unusual plant and animal species in the world, including the welwitschia mirabilis, large lichen fields, aloes, cluster fig, acacia and euphorbia. The itinerary at Desert Homestead is flexible. Some days you may ride, on other days you may choose to visit Sossusvlei or the Naukluft by vehicle. You can also choose to spend some nights out at a fly camp in the desert.

There is a selection of well schooled horses of various breeds, including German Warmblood, part bred Arab and Boerperd cross. They walk out well and have flowing trots and canters.

At the Homestead you stay in very comfortable rock and thatch built chalets, each with en suite bathrooms. There is also a small swimming pool for hot afternoons.