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South Africa Riding Safaris

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Map of South Africa South Africa provides riding safaris for all standards of rider and there are many different styles of riding holiday from mobile set departures to wonderfully sumptuous lodges.

There are malaria free riding choices for families with younger children, intensive camps for those keen to ride for most of the day at a faster pace, and lodges that offer more relaxed options such as a hack along the coast, a wine tour on horseback or the chance to play polo on some of the world’s great polo fields.

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A South African Riding Safari – A Personal View

Alice and Jim Gully riding in South Africa I thought my husband and horses wouldn’t mix – that’s until he spent a week in the saddle with Horizon Horseback Adventures in the Waterberg region of South Africa.  With over 60 horses on offer to match all abilities, my husband was able to learn to ride on good safe horses in stunning African countryside

From Horizon you can ride out to view game (nothing dangerous - just herbivores), play polo crosse or mounted games (gymkhanas for grown ups) and go on game drives in neighbouring parks. The riding was excellent and varied and in a week we saw roan antelope, impala, giraffe, rhinos, springbok, eland, zebra, reedbuck, buffalo, flamingos.

The lodge is a real home from home, the hosts are welcoming but relaxed and there is nothing stuffy about Horizon.  You can ride as much or as little as you like, or choose to enjoy a lovely pool and beautiful grounds.

I came away feeling that Horizon Horseback Adventures was the perfect place for any level of rider and any age of guest.

Alice Gully - One of Aardvark Safaris' riding holiday specialists