Limpopo Horse Safaris
Limpopo Horse Safaris has an extensive stable, with warmbloods, boerperds and other cross breeds available. Enjoy rides in the Limpopo Valley of Botswana’s Tuli Block, which is a unique land fully of scenery and history. It also offers some excellent horse riding, and wildlife viewing.
You are expected to be an experienced rider, who rides regularly. Riders need to be comfortable at a canter and gallop as well as being able to do small jumps should they have to. The horses are mostly English schooled, so it is recommend that Western riders have a course of lessons in English style prior to arrival.
You are expected to be an experienced rider, who rides regularly. Riders need to be comfortable at a canter and gallop as well as being able to do small jumps should they have to. The horses are mostly English schooled, so it is recommend that Western riders have a course of lessons in English style prior to arrival.
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This is a 7 night mobile safari, ending each riding day in comfortable walk-in tents with beds, cosy duvets, hot showers and fine dining in lovely settings.
A highlight of the trail is two nights spent sleeping out under the stars in an old tribal court called the Kgotla; other nights are at various wilderness camps. The ride covers approximately 120 miles over the course of the week and is scheduled from April to October. Day 1: Upon arrival at the Pont Drift Border Post or Limpopo Valley Airfield, you will be met by your guide, Cor or West, and transferred to Two Mashatus Camp. After a light lunch it’s time to head off to the stables to meet your horse for the week. You embark on a short introductory ride to make sure that you and your horse are well suited. Sun downers are enjoyed at the Stable Bar whilst watching the horses roll in the setting sun. Day 2: Mount up and head off in a north-westerly direction for Jwala Camp on the banks of the Jwala River. Six to seven hours are spent in the saddle enjoying the abundance of game and the magnificent scenery synonymous with the Land of the Giants. After arriving at Jwala Camp, lunch is the order of the day followed by a guided afternoon walk, examining the bush around you in detail. Day 3: Test the amazingly sure-footed boerperd as you cross over basalt ridges following age-old elephant trails and enjoy long sustained canters to make up for the lost time traversing the ridges. This ride is six to seven hours, arriving at Kgotla Camp for a late lunch. In the afternoon you have the option of visiting the local village to buy hand-crafted Llala palm curios, view Bushmen paintings and enjoy a sun downer looking out over the Motloutse River. Vertical Divider
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Day 4: Spend another night at Kgotla Camp, enjoying a full day exploring the sandstone formations including the famed Solomon’s Wall. This days riding is about four to five hours, leaving time in the afternoon to head to the archaeologically rich Mmamagwa hills where a 360 degree view of the reserve can be enjoyed as well as another beautiful African sunset.
Day 5: Today you wind your way through the mopane bush before reaching the more open plains. This will probably be your longest day of riding of about seven hours. On arrival at Liana Camp you are welcomed with well-deserved drink and a refreshing lunch. Tonight is your opportunity to explore Mashatu from a game drive vehicle and try to locate the elusive leopard, wild dog, cheetah and lion the area is well known for. Day 6: This morning begins a little slower as this day is be spent exploring the banks of the Majale and Matabole Rivers, following their courses north towards the Zeederberg site. The day offers riding up and down river banks, through riverine forest, game sightings and more fabulous photo opportunities. Today’s riding will be about five to six hours. Spend the afternoon at leisure before you embark on a guided walk into the bush. The evening is enjoyed with sun downers around a log fire and a delicious meal to end another exhilarating and rewarding day. Day 7: Today’s ride is rich in history and offers a variety of interesting tales of the past. The open Pitsani plains, so characteristic of this area, are perfect for a really good gallop, hopefully with zebra or wildebeest! You head in the direction of the Majale and Limpopo confluence. This ride is about five to six hours. Dinner is in the Llala palm rondavel. Day 8: Today is your last day in the bush - the morning is spent riding along the Limpopo River. You head back to the stables where fond farewells are made to your steed. This is a shorter ride of about two hours, allowing you to get back to Two Mashatus with enough time to enjoy a hearty brunch and to get ready for departure. Then it’s off to Pont Drift in time for your return transfer to Johannesburg. |
