2024: A Fantastic Year of Horsey Adventures!

The year 2024: What an exciting time for travel! Especially for horse-holiday enthusiasts, who seemed hungrier than ever for their next adventure. For the team at Equus Journeys and our sister company Cheval d’Aventure, we collectively racked up a long list of equestrian escapes - both on personal holidays and visits to our partners - in an effort to arm ourselves with the best tips and recommendations for our loyal and adventurous customers. And so, as a little surprise, we thought we’d share with you seven of our best trips of the year, and our favourite memories from these wonderful horsey adventures.

From the EJ and CA team x

“In Jordan, I loved the camp under the stars and the way the light played against the mountain at sunset. It created a special atmosphere, as if we were on another planet.”

“The highlight of my 2024 adventures was undoubtedly an unforgettable grand tour of safari camps in Botswana. I had the incredible opportunity to visit four unique camps spread across the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari Desert. I travelled during the dry season, so I missed out on the splashy canters, but it didn’t take away from the magic of the experience. The wildlife was abundant and I managed to check everything off my wish list — including spotting some truly elusive species like leopards and honey badgers. It’s true what they say: Africa gets under your skin. Waking up to the dawn chorus, dining under a canopy of stars, sundowners after a hot, dusty ride—there’s nothing that compares to the feeling of being out in the bush, completely immersed in nature. It’s a feeling that’s hard to put into words!”

“Mine was an incredible human and equestrian adventure with two big-hearted cowgirls, exploring the landscapes of New Mexico on rescued horses. My favourite part of the trip was probably spending time with Mel and Justyn (the owners), who were happy to share each horse's story, how they save them and rehabilitate them…  over an excellent meal.”

“I was lucky enough to visit our partners in Eswatini. This country surprised me very much, not only because of the culture, the wildlife and the horses - which were brilliant -  but I really enjoyed having time to speak to Ann-Riley (the owner). She has amazing stories of how her father started setting up the reserves, and of her own experience running the business. She's happy to share her stories with the guests, and trust me - it's the cherry on top of a lovely holiday!"

“This year I returned to the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains in Romania. On clear sunny days we rode through peaceful, grassy meadows bursting with colourful flowers and butterflies, while on another, rainy day, an eerie mist hung over the hills in the distance, and the rain made the canters all the more exhilarating. Nature lovers will not be disappointed in this beautiful part of Romania."

"A welcome so warm you'd think you were with your family... I really liked Anna and Antonio (the local team), they take great care of their riders and look after their horses as if they were their own children. The landscapes are breath-taking, and each day is different... From beaches to ancient volcanoes passing through small villages... It's a magical place!... I'm planning to go back!"

"At the Chundukwa River lodge, there are beautiful cottages by the Zambezi Riverbank, which is very peaceful. In the Simalaha conservation area is a vast wildlife “corridor,” so elephant herds aren’t permanent, though they do pass through. No lions, but there are buffalo, ostriches, giraffes, wildebeest, kudus, pukus, impalas, zebras, and warthogs that sometimes mingle with local livestock... The landscape is very diverse, from endless flat plains and blonde savanna to dense acacia or mopane forests and scattered bush. The immediate proximity to the Zambezi includes sandbanks, waterholes, and marshes."

To book on to one of our trips for 2025, please contact a member of the team on: +44 (0) 1905 388977 or email: info@equus-journeys.com