SOUTH AFRICAN HORSE BACK SAFARIS

 

"There are some moments I shall always remember, like the time we cantered back to camp just after sunset, with the sky a riot of mauves and pinks. I looked up through the dust raised by the horses' hooves and saw the moon just starting to rise. I reined in to watch it - huge and yellow above the thorn trees. As the sound of the other riders receded, it was just me, my horse and the gathering African night, in a landscape that seemed as ancient as time itself. It was a perfect moment."

A horse safari is a unique experience for those who would combine the pleasure of long distance riding with a love for the wild and the thrill of an African safari.

Riding safaris in the African bush are ever-changeable : from quiet walking through thick bush on the lookout for birds and game, to long trots and canters where the going is good. Nothing in the bush is predictable and the sense of anticipation of what you might see heightens all your senses. The combination of riding and game-viewing is unforgettable.

Our Horse Safaris reputation is built on high standards of horsemanship, guiding, catering and accommodation in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Experience has shown us that competent riders prefer riding in small groups (4-8 people) where they can enjoy an intimate and personal contact with their guide and the environment. Our guides, apart from being experienced horsemen and women, are also bush-wise and will readily share their considerable knowledge with you.

The care and well-being of our horses takes top priority and they are responsive, alert and forward-going. Breeds include the locally bred Boerperd and Nooitgedacht, as well as Arabs, Friesians and cross-bred Saddlers of 14-16 hands. We ride English, but offer both English and trail saddles for comfort.

All tack is kept in excellent condition.

The Waterberg Mountains are malaria free.

Mammal sightings can include blue wildebeest, zebra, roan and sable antelope, warthog, black backed jackal, chacma baboon, vervet monkey, white and black rhinoceros, buffalo, giraffe, bushpig, aardwolf, aardvark, bat-eared fox, brown hyena, leopard, cheetah, caracal, wildcat, hippopotamus, crocodile and more than 14 species of antelope.

 

THREE SAFARIS ARE OFFERED:

The Bush Camp Safari costs £140.00 per person per night

(Available every month except November).

 

The 5 Night Explorer Horse Safari costs £800.00

(Available from October to March).

 

The 8 Night Luxury Wilderness Safari costs £1,440.00

(Available from March to September only).

 

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2001 TARIFFS

All tariffs are per person sharing. Tariff includes horse safaris, meals, accommodation.

Excludes drinks, gratuities, transport & transfer costs.

 

 THESE HORSE SAFARIS CATERS FOR HIGHER NOVICE, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED

RIDERS ONLY. THE MINIMUM RIDING REQUIREMENT IS THE ABILITY TO POST TO THE

TROT FOR 10 MINUTES AT A TIME, CANTER CONFIDENTLY AND GALLOP OUT OF TROUBLE IF NECESSARY.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT BEGINNER RIDERS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO JUDGE A RIDER'S COMPETENCE AND ABILITY.

WEIGHT LIMIT : 95 KGS (210 LBS).

NON-RIDING PARTNERS ARE WELCOME.

GAME & BIRDING WALKS CAN BE ARRANGED. GAME DRIVES CAN BE ORGANISED AT AN EXTRA CHARGE.

 

Single supplement 50% of tariff strictly applied to single persons not prepared to share accommodation.

Extra charge for rides & meals over 24 hour tariff period

Extra meal R75-00, extra ride R150-00.

There is no discount for children. We cannot accommodate children under the age of 8.

 

 To make a booking contact us on south-africa-horseback@safari-africa.co.uk

or call us on ++ 44 (0) 1995 679 776