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SOUTH AFRICA & BOTSWANA HORSERIDING

SUDAFRICA & BOTSWANA HORSERIDING

"Simply the ultimate in horseback safaris, in the two most beautiful countries on the African continent"

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Reserved for experienced riders:

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A very good command of the saddle is required:
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A "riding test" is carried out on site to ascertain the safety and ability of each rider.
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Distances and daily duration:

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Approximately 20/30 km per day for about 5 hours of riding per day.

Horses:

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English Thoroughbreds (Thoroughbreds), Boerperds, Anglo-Arabians.
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Each rider will be matched with a horse according to ability and skills.
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Useful information:

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Riding cap: compulsory.
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Juniors accepted from 16 years of age (subject to verification of required riding skills).
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Minimum 2 maximum 10 riders (who will in any case be divided into two groups unless there are special requirements to be assessed).
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Please ask for departure dates

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This extraordinary programme takes place between the Waterberg region of South Africa and the pristine reserves of the Tuli Block, Botswana.

PROGRAMME

Day 1

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Presentation at Milan Malpensa or Rome Fiumicino airports in time for boarding and flight operations.
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On request, it is possible to evaluate departures from other airports and with other airlines.

Day 2

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Meet your driver and transfer (about 3 hours' drive) to Camp Davidson, where you will stay for the next 3 days.
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The camp has a “vintage” old-timey explorer charm. The tents, all with private bathrooms, overlook the surrounding nature, perfectly blending into the surroundings.
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Arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, horses are assigned according to your needs, aptitudes and abilities.
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Departure for an initial horse safari to become familiar with the surroundings. Here you will spot numerous animals: ostriches, eland, warthogs, giraffes, zebras and many others.
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Aperitif at sunset and return to the camp for dinner.
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Day 3

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Today's riding safari winds through a beautiful area teeming with wildlife along the shores of Sunset Lake, where you will encounter hippos and crocodiles.
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The terrain alternates between long sandy tracks and more rocky paths and wooded plains.
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Return to Camp Davidson in time for lunch.
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Afternoon relaxation by the pool before resuming the afternoon outing.
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In the evening, possibility of taking part in a night safari with an expert astronomer (extra charge to be paid locally, minimum 4 people).
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Day 4

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Today we set off westwards through a wide valley. The terrain and landscape alternate between bushland and sandy areas.
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Weather permitting, you will be able to swim with your horse near the camp.
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After lunch and some relaxation, set off again in the surrounding area to meet a large herd of particularly friendly zebras and for other sightings.
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Return to camp for dinner.
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Day 5

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After breakfast, we leave Camp Davidson and continue south in the direction of our next accommodation, the Savannah Lodge.
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We cross wide valleys, ideal for herds of buffalo and waterbuck, in what is often referred to as “the little Serengeti” for its wide open spaces and the large herds present.
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The Savannah Lodge, decorated in African style, has only five rooms, a small pool and a waterhole frequented by wild animals.
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After lunch, relax and go on a horseback safari in the afternoon, with an aperitif at sunset.
Return to camp for dinner.

Day 6

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Breakfast and departure by road for Botswana (approximately 4 hours).
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Arrive at the stables for lunch. Assignment of horse and departure for Mashatu Camp.
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Set amidst the trees of the same name, this small tented camp has semi-elevated tents with private facilities and a small terrace.
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Dinner at the camp.
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Day 7

Return to camp in time for lunch.

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Breakfast in the tent and departure for a new adventure.
Safari along the Limpopo River, crossing rock formations and meeting giraffes and elephants.
Relax and, in the afternoon, the possibility of continuing the ride or opting for a 4x4 jeep safari in an area rich in felines.
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Dinner preceded by an exciting sunset aperitif.

Day 8

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Day of adventures around the camp.
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The gaits will vary depending on the terrain and the physical state of you and the horses.
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After lunch, you can continue on horseback or take part in a “walking safari” in the bush.
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Return to camp for dinner.

Day 9

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The last horse safari, but no less exciting.
Return to the departure stables, time for a hot shower and departure for Johannesburg (approximately 4 hours' drive) in time for the return flight.
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Day 10

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Arrival and termination of services.

CONSERVATION FEE IN BOTSWANA: payable locally.

Treatment provided during horseback safaris:

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Full board.
Drinks, tè and coffeeè.
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All safaris and game drives indicated.
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Book Your Adventure!
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