Diary from the Kilimanjaro Safari
Waiting at the airport in Saigon for my flight to Bangkok, Nairobi, and then onto Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania, I felt my familiar anxiety facing the unknown and was comforted by the flight attendants saying "sa-wat-dee" (welcome) as I boarded the... Read more
The Adventure of Riding in Morocco
From Travis Brinck, 2017 I thought I would share a few pictures with you of our trip in Morocco in March. We had spoken with Bayard about this ride before we went, and he had told us it was... Read more
A Day in Paradise at Estancia los Potreros
By Narda Sherman, March 14, 2017 I think I may have just had one of the best days of my life. Awoke here in Estancia los Potreros, after a fine dinner and good company last night, to a sunny warm... Read more
Celebrating Retirement by riding in Ireland and Iceland
In August 2016, Equitours guest Jan Berlin marked her retirement by setting off on adventurous travel through Ireland on the Atlantic Coast Trail and Iceland on the Hekla-Landmannalaugar Trail. Please follow the link below to read her account as featured... Read more
The Monte Velho Experience
The following account is written by Jane Lomont, a client of Equitours who was among the first to visit Monte Velho I was met at the airport by Monte Velho’s driver, Tiago, who was very pleasant and knowledgeable about... Read more
On Hungary’s Southern Puszta
The introduction to Hungarian culture and history that my stay at Homoki Lodge offered was wonderfully eye-opening to this fascinating region. The lodge and itinerary do a fabulous job of incorporating cultural aspects, from the yurt accommodations, to the saddles you... Read more
Tanzania Safaris and Gorilla trek, 2016
Mel Fox has recently returned from the Kilimanjaro ride in Tanzania, followed by gorilla trekking in Rwanda and a stay in the Serengeti to witness the wildebeest calving. The ride around the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro offered excellent opportunities... Read more
The Return to Tanzania
Upon the conclusion of his second ride in Tanzania, George Richardson describes his appreciation for the experience. For more on this incredible trip, please see Mel Fox’s photo slideshow. Having so thoroughly enjoyed the Lake Natron ride in 2014, I wondered... Read more
Introducing the Clew Bay Trail
A new riding vacation in Ireland Ireland has always been a special place to me, and one of the most popular destinations that we offer. There’s something about the place where riding and horses are such a deep part of... Read more
California Rider on the trails of New Zealand
Equitours client Nichole Bhathal is active in the dressage scene in Orange County, California, and had a wonderful experience riding in the forests and on the farmlands and beaches of New Zealand. Our ride there is no longer offer,... Read more
Home at Horizon Ranch, South Africa
I had arrived at Horizon Ranch in the evening when it was already dark, and although I was instantly charmed by the comfort and attention to detail (petals on the bed!) in my rondavel, I hadn’t had a chance... Read more
Riding in the Tuli Block, Botswana
The starting point for the Tuli Safari is right over Botswana’s border with South Africa, in the extreme east of the country, on the banks of the Limpopo River. The riverbeds were dry while I was there in October,... Read more