“The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.”
Dorothy Parker
2010 BROCHURE - Ride World Wide in a nutshell, where, when & what. Plenty more info on the website with colourful PDFs, or call us for a good old fashioned conversation. If you’ve not received a brochure and were expecting one, please let us know at info@rideworldwide.com or by telephone on 01837 82544.
AND if you are not expecting a brochure, but would like one nevertheless, contact us now.
Ride availability can change from day to day so please check with us for the very latest availability and for more details on the rides, horses, accommodation and general travel advice. 2010 is the year to ….
“Make it a memory, not a dream”
BOTSWANA - The Land of Giants currently filled with tiny things - Watch the chorus of young make their entrance as the breeding season takes a hold in Mashatu Game Reserve. Known as the ‘Land of Giants’ for its large population of elephant, massive Baobab and Mashatu trees, the Tuli block is awash with the next generation.
If two of you go, one goes half price - 7th to 14th March Two Mashatus Safari
A Ridiculous £1513 per person (including vehicle transfers from/ to Johannesburg)
KENYA - Ride Kenya Chyulu Hills Safari - “Special Price’’ 6 nights for the price of 5! About as private as you can get, 1.4 million acres of pure wilderness - and a glorious high 20 degrees C. Should you wish to try something other riding with game on beautifully schooled horses, you can always join a tracking expedition with the anti-poaching bloodhounds.
14th to 20th February - US$3450 per person (approx £2225).
Also - 7th to 13th June, 12th to 18th July, 20th to 26th September, 6th to 12th December
SOUTH AFRICA - Saddlebag Safaris - early season special rates
4 nights at South Africa’s Dinaka Lodge riding on a 20,000acre private reserve that is home to white rhino, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, ostrich, two species of zebra and over 20 species of antelope. Then 4 nights in southern Botswana, based at Two Mashatus semi-permanent camp in the Tuli block which is well known for its population of elephant
Combined Big Five Safari, 17th to 25th February & 22nd February to 2nd March - £2270 per person - book for 2 people and the one person pays 50%.
4 night Dinaka Safari - 5th to 9th March £800 pp (normal price £1040pp)
SOUTH AFRICA - Ant’s Nest and Ant’s Hill - Luxury lodges in private game reserves in the malaria-free Waterberg region. Fast riding along wide sandy tracks or mellow ambles tracking game as you go. 60 horses ranging from big Thoroughbreds and Arab-Boerperd crosses to well-behaved ponies. Immaculate service, game drives, guided walks, even massages and babysitters available.
Special rates from £1380 for 6 nights until July 8th (excluding Easter).
MOROCCO - Long haul delight, short haul flight. Rides throughout the year and a wide choice of itineraries, one of them will surely suit. Lithe fit horses, lengthy saddle hours, no-frills camping - for the fit and feisty.
Confirmed and ready to rock and roll:
Tafilalelt Ride in full - 28th February to 14th March (14 nights) - Euros 1450 pp (approx £1380) or 1st half 28th February to 7th March, 2nd half 7th to 14th March
Golden Sands, Agadir & Atlantic Ride (7 nights) - 28th March to 4th April - Euros 940 pp (approx £895)
Middle Atlas Ride (9 nights) 25th June to 4th July, 13th to 22nd August - Euros 790 pp (approx £752)
WYOMING, the Bitterroot Ranch – great for riders or all levels, and groups of mixed levels, ride with those of similar ability, meet up at meals to compare adventures. Outrageous 20% discount on the following dates:
6th to 13th June All is fresh and green, wild flowers are blooming and the elk are still on the calving grounds bordering the ranch - a measly US$1644 (approx £1060)
11th to 18th July - The cattle are on their flower-strewn summer pastures and need regular checks… a gruelling task but someone has to do it - a give away at US$1932 (approx £1246)
22nd to 29th August – Fall is in the air, leaves are starting to turn, time to make winter preparations, all hands required – just US$1932 as well (approx £1246)
MONTANA, the Flynn Ranch - Cattle drive or not, be part of the tight knit team that is doing some kind of cattle work pretty well every day, and if not cattle work, well heck, there’s the whole ranch to be looking after – no dudes, no tourist schedule, the ‘jenu-wine’ article.
Ranch stays June, July and August USD1595 (approx £1030)
Cattle Drives 10th to 16th May, 24th to 30th May US$1795 (approx £1158)
EUROPE - Ahhh – La Belle France
Bergerac, le Bourdil Blanc - Perfect for an easy week away. Enjoy Le Bourdil’s house party style, great riding, good food and wine. You can even brush up your French conversation with optional lessons on some dates. New date 17th to 24th April from Euros 1315 pp (approx £1252) Shorter stays possible
Dordogne, Lot and Gironde - forget Paris in the springtime, too many trippers. Head for the country, and let the rest of the world sort itself out while you take time to smell the roses. Good food, good wine, good grief, that’s fine. Plenty of rides, plenty of dates. Here are just a few
Haut de Baran - 24th to 30th April Euros 1975 pp (approx £1880)
Perigord - 15th to 21st May, 19th to 25th June Euros 1750 pp (approx £1667)
Vineyards of Bordeaux - 30th May to 5th June Euros 2075 pp (approx £1975)
Chateau de Rouffiac - 6th to 12th June Euros 1612 pp (approx £1544)
High jinx for half terms, good for riders and non-riders - contact us for more details:
Portugal - coastal farm on the Alentejo Coast
Italy - Chianti farmhouse, or perhaps a castle in Lazio
Greece - Pelion peninsula, swim the horses in the blue, blue sea
France - Western style in the Dordogne, or perhaps a manor house near Bergerac
Romania - Dracula country, unspoilt country, horsedrawn carts, organic food
Spain - impressive horses, easy to get to, a range of itineraries to suit all
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT PRICES: Indicative sterling prices given above are subject to change with changing exchange rates. Rates given assume £1=1.05 Euros and £1=$1.55US but the ride rate when you book will be the Euro / Dollar rate converted to Sterling at the exchange rate in force when you pay, meaning you will benefit from any increases in the strength of Sterling over the next few months. It is not as complicated as it sounds - if you have any questions, just email or call us!
Ride World Wide, Staddon Farm, North Tawton, Devon EX20 2BX
Telephone: 01837 82544 or Fax: 01837 82179
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