General Description

Horizon Horseback Adventures is based on Triple B Ranch in South Africa's Waterberg, one of its most beautiful yet still relatively little visited areas. A stay at the Horizon homestead is a chance for a wonderful variety of riding. There is lots to do and rides across the farm's 22,000 acres of undeveloped bush and its neighbouring game reserves, cattle work, riding lessons, a small cross country course and the exciting, addictive game of polocrosse as well as a plunge pool, visits to local game reserves and other activities for the non-rider, make it an ideal destination for novice to experienced rider alike and perfect for a mixed or family holiday. Alternatively, for those whose main aim is riding with game, Horizon Horseback Adventures also offer 7 or 8 night Saddlebag Safaris. The 7 night Dinaka Safari is based at a comfortable safari lodge on the private Dinaka Reserve, one of the Waterberg's best for game viewing and home to rhino, hippo, giraffe, zebra and numerous species of antelope. The Combined Big 5 Safari combines 4 nights at Dinaka safari lodge in South Africa with 4 nights / 5 days riding on Botswana's Mashatu Game Reserve and is a great opportunity to ride and see big game in two contrasting areas of southern Africa (for further information on Dinaka Safari and Combined Big 5 Safaris see South Africa - Saddlebag Safaris).

Stays at Horizon are available on request year round.

Summary

2008 Dates:		Dates arranged to suit at Horizon.
Season:		Year round

Horses and Riding

The horses include local breeds such as South African Boerperde crosses, as well as Thoroughbreds, part Thoroughbreds and Arab crosses. They are between about 14hh and 16.2hh and there is a good selection for the experienced rider as well as horses to suit someone with less experience. All are responsive to ride, extremely good natured and well mannered. They are also used to the bush and are very sure footed, coping easily with varied terrain. There are grooms on hand to look after the horses. Saddles are Maclellan style with some English saddles available. Guests at Horizon are usually split into groups to ride with the average group generally not more than 4 or 5 riders.

Hours: Riding hours at Horizon are very flexible and can be varied to suit.

Pace and experience required: Riders of all standards can be catered for at Horizon. Basic instruction is available and slow, gentle rides for beginners; whilst the experienced will enjoy a good selection of horses, fast riding if they wish, the cross country course and exciting polocrosse matches.

Accommodation

Accommodation at Horizon is in the converted homestead / ranch house and in three separate cottages close by. There are two twin guest bedrooms in the ranch house with en suite shower / bathroom and another twin bedroom which has a private bathroom opposite. The cottages, which are well designed and furnished and are built of stone and thatch, each have an en-suite bathroom. The ranch house also has a large comfortable sitting and dining room, with open fireplace, a small plunge pool and terrace, a large covered veranda running along the side of the house (a wonderful spot for evening drinks) and a separate thatched 'boma' for barbeques.

Rates & Travel

Travel
The nearest international airport is Johannesburg and transfers to the ranch can be arranged from there for an extra charge of approx £90 per person return to Horizon. British Airways, South Africa Airways and Virgin all have direct overnight flights from London to Johannesburg arriving the next morning. For an economy return flight from London budget about £500 to £650 per person (varies with the season and availability).

Itinerary in Brief

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