SOUTH AFRICAN HORSE BACK SAFARIS

 

5 Night Explorer Horse Safari

This safari offers a combination of 3 nights riding from the base camp and 2 nights spent overnighting at a comfortable fly camp in a remote section of Lapalala Wilderness. The combination allows guests the opportunity to relax and enjoy the luxury and excellent riding and game viewing from base camp as well as the adventure and sense of freedom of a mobile safari which explores a wilderness area seen by very few visitors to Lapalala.

 

The safari is led by licensed professional guides and backed up by a four wheel drive vehicle, chef and crew who will ensure that camp is ready on arrival. The fly camp, set in a grove of shady trees next to a stream, consists of walk-in dome tents with mattresses, linen and hot bucket showers. Canvas chairs are pulled up around a campfire or can be moved under a large canvas awning for dining. On all our safaris, great emphasis is placed on comfortable accommodation, excellent food and well-chilled drinks!

 

Time spent in the saddle averages 4 - 7 hours daily with a stop every 2 hours for refreshments or a picnic lunch. This safari is recommended for intermediate and advanced riders who are fit. The areas explored en route are all excellent game areas and there is a good chance of seeing a wide variety of the mammal and bird species resident on the reserve. The pace varies from quiet walking through thick bush either following spoor or just observing the natural world around us, to long trots and exhilarating canters where the going is good. The route followed traverses high mountain plateaus with sweeping views across the Waterberg, crosses open grassy plains and follows river courses through the hills.

 

Our horses, which are cross-bred indigenous breeds (mostly Boerperd, Arabs, Friesians and TB crosses) are particularly well-suited to this environment and have been bred specifically in the last hundred years in South Africa for this type of work. They are even-tempered and sure-footed and will carry you safely through this challenging terrain. They enjoy moving on at a faster pace and are eager and willing to jump any natural obstacles. They are our greatest and most beloved asset and we take extremely good care of them.

 

This safari is offered in the months of January, February, March, October, November and December for a minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 8. As these are the summer months in South Africa and short thunderstorms can be expected, it is essential that guests bring a waterproof raincoat and hat. By prior arrangement, this safari can also be organized during the months of April to September - please enquire.

Explorer Horse Safari (October to March)

Safari costs from £800.00 per person sharing

 

· Rate is fully inclusive of three meals, acommodation, bedding, teas, coffees,
VAT, experienced guides, horses and tack. 
· It excludes drinks, transfers, transport & gratuities. 
· Minimum 4, maximum 8 people. 
· Suitable for reasonably fit intermediate to advanced riders only. 
· Total of 4 - 7 hours riding daily. 
· Combines 3 nights of the Bush Camp Horse Safari and 2 nights of a mobile safari staying in
a comfortable fly camp. 
· Alternative dates can be requested - please enquire. 
      

To make a booking contact us on south-africa-horseback3@safari-africa.co.uk

or call us on 01995 679 776

 

2001 - Set Departure Luxury Wilderness Horse Safaris

6 days/ 5 nights costs from £800.00 per person sharing

Sunday 28th of January until Friday 1st of February

Sunday 11th of February until Friday 16th of February

Sunday 4th of March until Friday 9th of March

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Sunday 7th of October until Friday 12th of October

Sunday 11th of November until Friday 16th of November

Sunday 2nd of December until Friday 7th of December

 

5 Night Explorer Horse Safari

Day 1: 2pm arrival at the safari base camp, meet your fellow guests and our guides over tea, before meeting the horses. A short safety briefing is given before an evening ride of approx. 2 - 3 hours. The first two days riding from base camp allow us to match you with the right horse for the mobile trip. Dinner and overnight at base camp.

Day 2: Early wake-up, light breakfast followed by a 3 hour ride in the early morning light, returning to base camp for brunch. Relax over the midday period by the pool or at your private luxury tent. Afternoon tea followed by an evening ride of 2- 3 hours. Dinner and overnight at base camp.

Day 3: Depart early on the mobile portion of the safari. Your bags are transported by 4x4, but you will have a saddlebag on your horse to carry your daytime needs such as camera, binoculars, sunscreen and swimming costume. This is a full day's ride with a relaxed midday lunch break by a river. Ride onwards in the late afternoon to arrive at the fly camp by sunset. Dinner and overnight at fly camp in the wilderness.

Day 4: A full day's riding exploring this remote area with a picnic lunch at a river. Dinner and overnight at fly camp.

Day 5: A full day's riding returning to base camp.

Day 6: An early morning ride of approx. 3 hours, followed by brunch at the base camp. Departure 12 noon.

 

We reserves the right to alter this itinerary at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

NOTES:

Tariff is fully inclusive of 3 meals, accommodation & bedding, teas & coffees, VAT, experienced safari guides, horses & tack. Excludes drinks, transport, transfers & gratuities.

Minimum 4 guests, maximum 8 guests.

There is no discount for children. This safari is only suitable for competent child riders over 12 years.

Alternative dates can be requested - please enquire.

 

The "Explorer" safari is suitable for intermediate and advanced riders who are fit.

 

We reserves the right to judge a rider's competence and ability. Any rider, who in the sole opinion of the guide, is unable to control their horse, or who poses a threat to the safety of themselves, their horse or other riders in the group, will be dismounted.