Horseback Riding in Middle East and Africa

Feel the breeze in your hair as you explore the Sinai on horseback. Spend between one and three hours trotting across the sands with a guide to any of three destinations. Choose between the turquoise waters and golden sands of Blue Laguna, the desert canyons around Wadi el Bida, or a snorkeling trip to the Blue Hole. Your tour includes round-trip door-to-door transfers to and from the stables.

Explore the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus from the Giza Plateau at sunrise or sunset on this tour from Cairo. Choose to ride a camel or a horse through the Egyptian desert during the quiet times of sunrise or sunset for epic views and photo ops. Learn about the ancient history of the site and its preservation through your guide's commentary. All skill levels welcome, no riding experience necessary.

Ride a horse or camel across the Giza Plateau on a 3-hour tour from Cairo or Giza, and see the pyramids at their most enchanting. By visiting at sunrise or sunset, you'll experience the ancient site when it's less crowded, taking pictures of the Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure at the "golden hour" for photography. This 3-hour tour includes round-trip transport from Giza and Cairo hotels.

Go where cars and pedestrians can't on this horseback riding tour from Victoria Falls. Along with a guide, explore the wilderness around the famous falls for chances to see animals like impalas, kudus, and elephants in the wild. This tour offers options for novice and experienced riders alike, making it a good way for levels of all riders to explore off the beaten track.

Ride a horse through the Moroccan countryside on a 4-hour tour from Marrakech to La Palmeraie or Lalla Takerkoust. Choose La Palmerie and ride through rustling palm groves and olive trees, explore the rocky desert landscape and pause for tea in a Berber village. Head for Lalla Takerkoust for to navigate the arid foothills of the Atlas Mountains; pass shepherds and isolated communities, and pause to swim in a cool lake.  Dine on traditional Moroccan fare at a local restaurant before returning to your Marrakech hotel.