The call of the wild: Horse holidays
AFRICA: Macatoo, Botswana – Galloping through the Okavango Delta in northern Botswana offers experienced riders the chance to get up close to nature's most extraordinary wild animals.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
AFRICA: Macatoo, Botswana – From the vantage point of the saddle, riders can expect to see elephants, lions, buffalo and antelope.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
AFRICA: Macatoo, Botswana – After a long day in the saddle, guests sleep in luxurious tented bedrooms which include bathroom and shower facilities.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
EUROPE: Cadiz, Spain – If lying on a beach doesn't appeal, then why not try riding along one? Fantasia Adventure Holidays offers treks for experienced riders from its base in the province of Cadiz.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
EUROPE: Cadiz, Spain – As well as the unspoilt beaches of the Costa de la Luz, there are coastal trails through pine forests, offering tranquility and a counterbalance to the exhilaration of galloping across the sand flats and breakers.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
EUROPE: Cadiz, Spain – The area is also an excellent place for birdwatchers and wind and kite surfing.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
ASIA: Altai Mountains, Gobi Steppe, Mongolia – If you're after a more remote holiday, then Mongolia could be the perfect riding destination.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
ASIA: Altai Mountains, Gobi Steppe, Mongolia – A Kazakh nomad with a Golden Eagle in the Altai Mountains in the western Mongolia. Locals have hunted with eagles for centuries.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
ASIA: Altai Mountains, Gobi Steppe, Mongolia – The locals appreciate tourists who can ride, says James Sales from In The Saddle.
"Mongolians think that is fantastic because it's a link between two completely different cultures -- so you already have a head start," Sales told CNN.
"Your life is a bit different but you have a common interest -- they are often as interested in you as you are in them."
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
ASIA: Altai Mountains, Gobi Steppe, Mongolia – Riding across the vast Mongolian wildernesses is a pleasure that future generations might not get to experience, Sales thinks. "Places like Mongolia are changing so quickly -- they've already got mobile phones and satellite dishes, so I don't know how long it's going to be like that," he says.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
ASIA: Altai Mountains, Gobi Steppe, Mongolia – Visitors can stay in traditional yurts during their stay in Mongolia.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
SOUTH AMERICA: The Andes, Peru – Riding through the Andes on a Peruvian Paso is one of the great wild equine adventures, with widescreen views of snow-capped mountains.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
SOUTH AMERICA: The Andes, Peru – "People call the Peruvian Paso the Rolls Royce of horses," says Sales.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
SOUTH AMERICA: The Andes, Peru – "They have a really smooth gait. It's just a joy to ride them no matter where you are and then you have the added aspect of being in the Peruvian mountains in the Sacred Valley near Cusco," Sales says.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
SOUTH AMERICA: The Andes, Peru – Poncho-wearing riders pose for a photo during a trip to Peru.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
SOUTH AMERICA: The Andes, Peru – Riders can expect to experience all types of terrain on the Sacred Valley ride.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
AUSTRALASIA: Glenorchy, South Island, New Zealand – Spectacular scenery on New Zealand's South Island is best explored on horseback. Dart Stables in Glenorchy offers a range of treks and rides based around "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
AUSTRALASIA: Glenorchy, South Island, New Zealand – The landscape around Lake Wakatipu -- New Zealand's longest lake -- will be familiar to fans of the films directed by Peter Jackson.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
AUSTRALASIA: Glenorchy, South Island, New Zealand – Among Dart Stables' packages is the 22-kilometer "Trilogy Loop."
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
NORTH AMERICA: Rock Creek, Philipsburg, Montana – Montana is a popular destination for riders looking to experience the cowboy life.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
NORTH AMERICA: Rock Creek, Philipsburg, Montana – Visitors to Rock Creek have around 6,600 acres of stunning scenery at their disposal.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
NORTH AMERICA: Rock Creek, Philipsburg, Montana – Visitors can also try their hand at barrel racing and roping.
The call of the wild: Horse holidays
NORTH AMERICA: Rock Creek, Philipsburg, Montana – The Ranch at Rock Creek has about 75 horses, so you can live out your cowboy dreams for real.
