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Horizon Horseback Adventures

8 days - Johannesburg to Johannesburg

Horizon Horseback Adventures, is based on Triple B Ranch, one of the oldest family farms in the Waterberg Mountains. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the ranch operates as a working cattle and game ranch and offers 9000 hectare of superb riding country. Clear blue skies, breathtaking views and vast open spaces provide the prefect setting for a magnificent riding holiday.

In order to meet individual preferences, Horizon Horseback Adventures does not run a set itinerary. They offer guidelines, but the daily activities are organised to meet each guest's specific requirements. Rides are taken in small groups of similar abilities, so that experienced riders can enjoy a faster, more challenging ride, while novices are brought on at a pace that is comfortable to them. Individual requests for private rides, flat work coaching or cross-country lessons can easily be accommodated. You can chose to play polocrosse, work with cattle or join one of a number of non-riding activities, which are always on offer for those feeling saddle weary or non-riders in the party.

Horizon is also ideal for family groups and special arrangements can be made for your children, while you do more challenging (or easier) rides!

The riding country on Triple B Ranch is superb. The horses run unshod on perfect sandy soil, and although the bushveld is thick in places, most of the countryside is open, flat and perfect for extended canters. The topography consists of gently rolling hills leading to picturesque views on all sides. The occasional rocky koppie provides an ideal vantage spot from which to appreciate the vastness of the Waterberg plateau. Swimming the horses in one of the many dams is an excellent way to cool down after a long morning ride.

Day 1 (L,D)
You are met on arrival in Johannesburg and transferred by road to Horizon. After lunch and a chance to freshen up take an introductory afternoon ride to explore the farms beautiful surroundings.
Day 2 to Day 7 (B,L,D)
A stay at Horizon does not run to a set itinerary. Daily activities are tailored to meet your personal requirements. You can chose to take an 'outride' within the private game reserve which will offer the opportunity to ride with species such as giraffe, zebra, impala, red hartebeest, eland and reedbuck, as well as many of the smaller mammals such as jackal, baboons, monkeys and warthog.

Alternatively you can take lessons in flatwork or cross country, try your hand at polocrosse, an amalgam of polo and lacrosse, or at cattle mustering. Those interested in yet another challenge on horseback can join in the fun of western games. Barrel racing and pole bending are fun ways of schooling yourself in the art of light commands and quick responses.South Africa

Family groups can be split into adults and children. The youngsters can go off and muster cattle and try some cutting whilst the adults ride over to a local homestead for a tour of the farm. The whole family can try their hand at 'Bush Le Trec', a bushveld sport that involves orienteering and accomplishing a set of challenges such as river crossings and target shhoting.

You can opt to take a 2-day wilderness safari - a wonderful experience where you will be taught the signs of the wild and the medicinal values of the bushes and trees. The night will be spent at a rustic bush canp and the dinner cooked over an open fire.

Day 10
Arrive London.
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  • Cost per person:
  • Ride Only:

    10 Jan to 28 Feb, 01 May to 30 Jun £995

    01 Mar to 30 Apr, 01 Jul to 31 Dec £1,170

  • Includes: Return transfers from Johannesburg, accommodation and meals as indicated, locally made drinks, laundry and all riding.
  • All Inclusive: From £1,635 depending on the season.
  • Includes: Flights, transfers, accommodation and meals as indicated, locally made drinks, laundry and all riding.
  • Single Supplement: None if prepared to share. If unwilling to share a supplement of 20 per cent of the ride only price will be charged.
  • Departure Dates: Saturdays from 12 January. Departures from UK are one day earlier.

    Please note that your holiday at Triple B may actually commence on any day of the week and be for any duration - although a supplement for the transfers from Johannesburg will apply.

  • The Accommodation: The Horizon ladge overlooks a lake. The large colonial verandah is a perfect spot to sit and sip a G&T and look out over the lake. Guests are accommodated in three double en-suite rooms in the main building or in one of the three en-suite thatched rondavels, each set slightly away from the main house. A plunge pool enables you to cool off after a hot summer's day, whilst the 15 metre heated pool, tennis court and large jungle gym offer a wonderful diversion to children.
  • Food & Drink: Good quality home-style cooking. Breakfast is a light meal comprising of cereals, toast, yoghurt and fruit. Lunch normally includes home made breads, salads and a pizza or quiche. Dinner can be served in two sittings allowing the children to eat earlier. For the adults, the carefully prepared 3-course meal is accompanied by a selection of fine South African wines. All locally made drinks are included.
  • Laundry: Is included.
  • Children: Are welcome provided they are accommpanied by an adult rider - although they must be old enough to ride and be reasonably competent riders. A number of special 'family weeks' are designated throughout the year.
  • Non-Riders: Are welcome and can choose from a whole array of activities such as guided bush walks, game-drives and visits to the local rhino museum (at extra cost).