WHERE TO GO IN OCTOBER
The weather is perfect for riding in Europe and our Spanish partners in Segovia.
The floods have receded in the Okavango Delta and you will enjoy reduced shoulder season pricing if arriving after the 15th of October. Southern Africa is headed towards summer which often brings afternoon showers which is why it’s called the ‘Green Season’. In October though they haven’t quite arrived and temperatures can be higher.
October is the final chance to ride the Masai Mara in Kenya until December and catch the trail end of the migration. Head to Offbeat or Safaris Unlimited for luxury mobile tented safaris.
October is a wonderful time to ride at Castle Leslie in Ireland.
Head to Namibia in October for cooler temperatures across the desert.
Spring is coming in South America, head to Los Potreros in Argentina for the start of their season.
FAIRY TALE SEGOVIA | SPAIN
4 Nights | €1,700 | Max 8 Riders | 4* Spa Hotel Accommodation
An easy short-break for experienced riders in stunning Segovia in the heart of Spain. The walled city has a roman aqueduct, a medieval heart and renaissance castles. Even Disney was inspired and the Alcazar was a model for the famous Disney castle.
The riding is fast paced and sporty. You’ll canter and gallop in open fields - a joy for experienced and fit riders. The horses are well trained and forward. We love the combination of incredible views, history and fast riding.
14 - 18 October 2026 | (Fully Booked)
MACATOO | OKAVANGO DELTA | BOTSWANA
7 Nights | from £6,020 | Max 7 Riders | Luxury Tented Fixed Camp
You’ll experience the iconic splashy gallops, canoe safaris and enjoy surprise meals in secret locations (there may be a treehouse)! It can get hot in October but you’ll avoid riding in the hottest parts of the day and siesta instead.
Botswana is one of if not the best place in the world to see a wide array of wildlife. There is no better way to savour the Okavango Delta and experience its unparalleled wildlife population than on horseback.
Accommodation is in recently renovated luxury tented camps with real flushing loos and wonderful hot showers. The ideal wildlife safari for someone who isn’t keen on camping. This is an excellent honeymoon destination. Non-riders very welcome with a 10% discount.
2026 DRY SEASON: 15 JUN – 14 OCT £1,035 per person per night sharing, £7,245 for 7 nights
2026 SHOULDER SEASON: 1 APR – 14 JUN & 15 OCT – 30 NOV £860 per person per night sharing, £6,020 for 7 nights
Arrive any time for a minimum of three nights
9 - 10 Nights | From £7,200 | Max 12 Riders | Mobile Speed Safari
Is this the best safari in the world for fast riding? Andrew Gillies is the horseman in Southern Africa and has perfected the art of the safari. With one of the highest rebook rates of any safari worldwide this should be on everyone’s bucketlist. The horses are athletic and a joy to ride, the going is fast and varied, the scenery changes moment to moment.
The central desert is warming up so Andrew brings guests and his horses to the Skeleton Coast, Namibia’s iconic orange coast line that has cooler weather. This itinerary has you galloping for miles on the beach, dodging seals and full cavalry charging through a meteorite crater!
Gallop across the Namib Desert on a fast horse, kicking up dust behind you, sleep under the stars, indulge in incredible food (often featuring local game) cooked up by the two chefs and immerse yourself in an old school adventure.
Thrilling, life affirming riding and one of our all time favourites.
DAMARA ELEPHANT: 29 Sept - 09 October 2027 BLACK SADDLE EXCLUSIVE | £7,200 (waitlist only)
NAMIB DESERT: 11 - 21 October 2028 | £7,780
OFFBEAT | MASAI MARA | KENYA
7 Nights | from US$11,950 | Max 12 Riders | Mobile Canvas Wildlife Safari
The Great Migration usually finished in the first half October. The wildlife sightings are excellent all year around in the Mara and being on the equator you’re likely to have great temperate weather almost all year too. Offbeat closes for November so October is your last chance to get in until the December ride.
One of the original riding safaris and very highly regarded in the industry. We know you’ll have the time of your life with world-class guiding and more close calls with wildlife than you can crack a stock whip at. Offbeat is known for adventurous riding, there will be many fast and free gallops across the Mara, you’ll get very close to lions on horseback, and if you come across a tree pushed over by an itchy elephant, you’re free to pop your horse over it. Many of the horses are evented before they become safari horse so are exceptionally well schooled and capable.
A bucket list safari.
10 - 17 October 2026 or 17 - 24 October 2026 | US$11,950 (waitlist only)
09 - 16 Oct 2027 | US$12,550
16 - 23 Oct 2027 | US$12,550
Safaris unlimited | Masai mara
8 Nights | from US$12,450 | Mobile wildlife safari
Ride in the Masai Mara at one of the the original horse safaris at Safaris Unlimited, founded by Tony Church and now run and guided by his son Gordie and his wife Felicia.
Meryl Streep and Robert Redford filmed Out of Africa here.
October catches the tail end of the great migration with the last chance to ride here for the season.
1 – 9 October 2026 | $12,450
5 – 13 October 2027 | $12,450
CASTLE LESLIE | IRELAND
3 - 7 Nights | From €1,635 | Cross Country or Hacking Holidays
Incredibly popular Castle Leslie is slightly quieter and cooler in October. The estate is dazzling in it’s Autumn colours. You can expect highs of 16 degree during the day with 10 rainy days expected out of 30. The hotel is stunningly beautiful, you’re accommodated in a stone mansion with the stable just next door. The Irish horses live up to the reputation being sporty and forward with a few school masters in the mix. The riding is adapted to all levels with the bravest riders popping over the 300 jumps on the 1000 acre estate, the pleasure riders enjoying gorgeous hacks at great pace and you can even learn to ride here.
Something for everyone - even your non-riding companion is welcome. There’s plenty for them to do, just ask us!
2026 pricing
3 Night Package: Single €2,380; pp sharing €1,635
5 Night Package: Single €3,540; pp sharing €2,655
2027 pricing
3 Night Package: Single €2,450; pp sharing €1,685
5 Night Package: Single €3,650; pp sharing €2,735
ESTANCIA LOS POTREROS | ARGENTINA
From three nights | From US$595 per person per night | Max 12 Guests | Dreamy 6,500 acre angus beef ranch stay
October in Cordoba is lovely weather for a visit to the very highly regarded Begg family estancia Los Potreros “the Paddocks”. Argentina. ‘Los Pots’ is a 6,000 acre working Black Angus cattle farm that has been in the Begg family for four generations. The landscape feels like Dartmoor in the UK, misty, moody with vast grassy hills and rocky outcrops.
One of the major draw cards of a visit to Los Pots is the varied riding. You’ll ride out twice a day, once on the local criollos and once on the very flashy gaited paso horses. Riding a paso is a highlight for many of our riders.
You’ll be accommodated in beautiful converted farmhouses. Each room as its own bathroom and fireplace. There is no internet in the rooms but you can get online at the main house.
2026 PRICING
For a 3-6 night stay the rate is US$675pp per night.
For a 7+ night stay the rate is US$595 pp per night.
7 NIGHT DEAL 2026 US$4,165 pp sharing
WILD HORSES PHOTO TOUR| BOSNIA
3 Nights | Cost TBC | Hotel based stay
We are developing a brand new tour - and it doesn’t involve riding. Visit the wild horses of Livno, spending two day photographing them and half a day exploring the town of Livno by quad bike.
Our accommodation will be in a newly developed mountain eco lodge.
No riding experience necessary.
Arrive to and depart from Split, Croatia.
You can express your interest here. We will email you once the details are finalised.
October not right for you? Explore other months
Catch the end of the Kilimanjaro Elephant safari season in September or head to Pakistan in November when this incredible safari opens for the season..
