Multi-day horseback safaris from Chelinda are the speciality of Nyika and one of the most rewarding wildlife experiences in southern Africa. The plateau's open grassland, gentle gradients, and absence of dangerous predators make it almost perfectly suited to riding, and the horses get you closer to game than any vehicle.
Trips run from a half-day ride from camp to four- or five-day traverses across the plateau, with fly camps at remote locations and a support vehicle carrying gear. Riders need basic experience — a steady walk, trot, and canter — but the terrain is forgiving. Book through one of the operators based at Chelinda well in advance.