While horse safaris are a relatively new addition to the farm, horses have always played an important role on this 12,000 hectare property - from patrolling against poaching to being a favorite with the children who have grown up here over the years. The countryside was restored over 35 years ago and transformed from a cattle farm into a thriving game reserve. Riding safaris have been offered for about seven years, in harmony with animals and people in a magnificent natural environment. The current herd comprises eight riding horses as well as some rescued animals, pensioners and a few young horses, all of which will be used in the coming years.
The riding program offers English-style riding and combines rides on bush trails with relaxed gallops along open roads. The program also includes mobile overnight safaris, where guests spend the night in a mobile camp right next to the horses.
The program is particularly characterized by its flexibility for rider all levels of experience. Gentle horses allow beginners to enjoy quiet rides with wildlife spotting, while experienced rider riders can enjoy faster tours and try out the rustic African-style cross-country course.

Itinerary

7 days ride

Day 1: Arrival, getting to know the horses, short introductory ride.

Day 2: After breakfast will ride along bush trails, get up close to wild animals and trot and gallop across the Reservat. Back at Ranch you will enjoy a home-cooked lunch and take a siesta or swim in the pool before getting ready for another ride in the afternoon.

Day 3: Today you tack up the horses and ride all day long to the other side of the Ranch to set up your mobile camp for the next two nights. During the ride you take a break for a picnic.

Day 4: In the morning you ride through the beautiful teak tree forests, in the afternoon you can choose between a horse ride or a break to rest, go on a jeep safari and visit and feed the elephants living on Ranch.

Day 5: You spend the whole day at saddle and ride back to the Ranch. Today you also take a lunch break with a picnic during the ride.

Day 6: In the morning, you will go on a short ride and return to the Ranch for lunch. After a break at the pool in the afternoon, you will go for a sunset ride and end your trip with a campfire and drinks together, where you can share your experiences.

Day 7: Departure 

5 day ride

Day 1: Arrival, getting to know your horse, short introductory ride.

Day 2: You go on a ride in the morning and one in the afternoon. You ride on bush trails, get up close to wild animals and trot and gallop across the Ranch. The lunch break includes a home-cooked meal, swimming and a siesta during the hottest part of the day. 

Day 3: You get ready for another ride in the morning and return to Ranch for lunch. In the afternoon, you can either go on another ride or relax and take part in a jeep safari to visit and feed the elephants on the farm.

Day 4: In the morning, you will go on a short ride and return to Ranch for lunch. After a break at the pool in the afternoon, you will go for a sunset ride and end your trip with a shared campfire and drinks, where you can share your experiences.

Day 5: Departure

Non-rider
The Lodge offers many activities outside of riding, such as guided bush walks and game drives. You can also sit in a photo house at a waterhole and watch animals drinking or visit the vulture feeding house. You can also relax by the pool at Lodge.

Accomodation
The Lodge has 5 en-suite tents, each of which sleeps two people and can be used as a double or two singles. On mobile safaris, rustic campsites are set up with double tents, or you can sleep outside the tent under the stars by the campfire. No mobile camps are available from January to March. We pride ourselves on our home-cooked, fresh food, which is either homemade or locally sourced. Special diets such as gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, vegan, keto and many more can be catered for.

Saddle & Tack: English saddle and tack

Experience: The rider are divided into groups according to their riding ability. Beginners can go on shorter rides in walk (maximum 2 beginners per group), while experienced rider can go separately at a faster pace. The experienced rides must have intermediate to advanced knowledge. Be comfortable in all gaits and fit enough to ride 20 to 40 km per day. As there are no dangerous animals in the vicinity of Ranch, even beginners can observe the wild animals from horseback. Max rider weight: 90 kg

Horses: There are about 20 horses at the Ranch. They live outside all year round on in fields. Some of the horses have been rescued and are cared for on the farm. Some of the horses are bred on the farm and seem to be the most robust and are well suited for safaris. The horses are all friendly and sweet and love to come and be petted at farm. The herd consists of a mix of mares and geldings and averages around 16 hands in size.

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