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Horse Riding Safari: Waterberg + Durban North Coast
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7 NIGHTS
FROM $2,711
International flights quoted separately
Combine an exciting horse riding safari in the malaria free Waterberg Mountains, in the northern Limpopo region of South Africa, with time relaxing on the golden Indian Ocean beaches of the splendid Durban North Coast, with wonderful year-round holiday weather. Suitable for competent riders only. Scheduled departures Feb-Mar and Sept-Dec only.
HIGHLIGHTS
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• Waterberg Mountains • Horse Riding • Game Drives • Polo
• Plains Game • Durban Waterfront • uShaka Marine World • Botanical Gardens
• Zulu Culture • Beaches
Day 1
You will be met at Johannesburg Airport and transferred 3-hours to the scenic Waterberg Mountains, a UNESCO biosphere reserve renowned for its diversity of plant, bird and wildlife.
 
Check in and relax at your malaria-free riding lodge situated in a private game reserve offering over 20,000 acres of superb riding country with breathtaking views. After an introductory ride in the game reserve, which is likely to include a close encounter with rhino, enjoy dinner in the warm hospitality of the lodge.
Days 2 To 4
Enjoy riding in small groups in the magnificent Waterberg Mountains each day, with outstanding game viewing and endless horizons plus good company, great food and exceptional horses. With a herd of over 40 highly responsive Anglo-Arabs, Thoroughbreds, Boerperds and crossbreeds ranging in size from 14 to 16 hands, the lodge is able to closely match horse to rider capability.
 
During your stay enjoy riding through beautiful mountains, galloping across open sandy tracks and taking your horse for refreshing swims in the cool waters of one of the many lakes. You can canter for miles looking at the wonder of nature around you, jump natural obstacles and hack through thick woodlands, whilst watching the surrounding game.
 
Whilst on safari you will have the opportunity of cantering with zebra and giraffe, and “playing” with the springbok.  You will also encounter rhino, hippo, buffalo and possibly leopard as well as eland, sable, ostrich, steenbuck and over 20 other plains species. As there are no lions or elephants in the riding area,  competent riders can enjoy fast and exhilarating rides each day.
 
Please let us know if you are prepared to share, in which case no single supplement will be charged
Day 5
Transfer 2-hours to Johannesburg Airport for your onward flight.

You will be met at Durban Airport and transferred 30-minutes to your hotel on the North Coast of KwaZulu Natal, renowned for its wonderful beaches and reliably warm holiday weather all year round.
  
Check in, settle in and relax on the shores of the warm Indian Ocean.
Day 6
Today we recommend an optional Durban City tour, including the City Hall and Botanical Gardens.
 
We recommend continuing to uShaka Marine World situated in the old harbour area that is being extensively re-developed. Here you have the opportunity of viewing large indigenous sharks of the Indian Ocean and a wide variety of other marine animals, including the opportunity to interact with dolphins, seals and penguins (pay entrance fee locally).
Day 7
At leisure to relax on the warm golden beaches of the KwaZulu Natal Durban North Coast.
 
Many optional activities are available such a Durban City tour, a visit to Ushaka Marine World, or a marine cruise to search for dolphins, turtles, sharks, whales (in season) and other fascinating sea life. Championship golf, horse riding, quad biking and deep sea game fishing is also available.
Day 8
Transfer 30-minutes to Durban Airport for your flight home.