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Southern Africa Horseback Safari

 
SOUTH AFRICA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE & HORSEBACK SAFARI

7 nights - $2960 per person sharing.
The number of nights can be changed to suit client’s preferences.

A safari package with a difference for people who are passionate about Africa, wildlife and horses and who wish to combine a traditional vehicle safari with the tranquil experience of riding horses in the African bush.

A 7-night itinerary starts with 3 nights at an exclusive private game reserve north of Johannesburg. Followed by four nights at Equus Horse Safaris exploring the bush on horseback at a leisurely pace.
 
Day 1, 2 & 3:
Welgevonden Private Game Reserve - Exclusive Ekuthuleni Lodge. Luxury accommodations, game drives in open safari vehicles. Home of the big 5. 
 
Day 4, 5, 6 & 7:
Equus Horse Safaris. Tented camp alongside a stream. Explore the bush on horseback. Walks, game drives for non-riders, and birders. Rates are inclusive of all riding, guide service, safari activities, meals, accommodations, and laundry, transfer between Welgevonden and Equus, and drinks at Equus.

Rates are exclusive of road transfers from Johannesburg return, drinks at Ekuthuleni lodge, items of a personal nature and gratuities.
 
 
ADVENTUROUS ADD-ONS FOR ANY SOUTH AFRICA ITINERARY:
 
Fly through the trees
 
A Treetop Canopy Tour will offer you a bird's eye view of the forest, and a bit of an adrenaline rush, as you slide through the trees on a strong steel cable.  There are three Treetops tours: in the Tsitsikamma Forest, near Stormsriver; at Karkloof in KwaZulu-Natal; and off the edge of the Megaliesberg mountains.  The scenery and bird life is spectacular and the professional guides provide interesting facts about the forest ecology during the two-three hour tour. 
 
Great White Shark Safari
 
Depart before daybreak for Simonstown Harbor for a boat trip in search of the super predator of the oceans, the Great WhiteShark, with international shark experts Chris and Monique Fallows who have studied Great Whites since 1989.  They were also the first to film the now famous Great Whites of False Bay in the rar act of 'breaching' (launching themselves out of the water) in their pursuit of the Cape Fur Seals that they hunt in this area.  The best time to see Great Whites hunting is May to September.
 
Hot Air Ballooning over the Magaliesberg
 
The thrill of a balloon safari is indescribable.  Imagine sipping fine champagne while hovering gently above the treetops of the beautiful Magalies River Valley, or drifting majestically high above the Magaliesberg Range.  After landing , savor a delectable champange ballooning breakfast.
 
 
Whether you do all or part of the above - you will leave Southern Africa a changed person.
 
We take pride in providing personalized attention to our clients. One of our travel experts will coordinate all your customized travel arrangements and make any changes until you are satisfied with the result. We also offer the best airfares to South Africa in any class of service.
 
Get started with the sample itinerary above or email Jacky with your "wish-list" and ideas, time frame and budget requirements and we will get back to you with suggestions and a price quote for your completely customized itinerary.


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