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South Africa has been described by some as a melting pot of cultures. Reflected through its food, wine and art South Africa's culture and history combine to tell a true and heartfelt story. Sharing with its visitors not only the life of early ancestors and its sad colonial past, but also its vibrancy and potential and place in the modern day world.

Although perhaps most famous for its Big Five, South Africa is overflowing with wildlife and is home to over two hundred mammal species. These include lion, rhino, giraffe, big cats and varieties of reptiles and bird and marine life to name but a few. Whilst there are many safaris here, the best way to see all this is from the back of a horse offering you a chance to approach wild animals more closely without harm. South Africa is home to some of the worlds most beautiful yet diverse scenery and terrain. In this one country, laced with culture, you will find lush verdant forests and misty mountain ranges, golden beaches and wildlife, rich bushveld, arid dessert and fertile wineland. The sheer beauty of South Africa's scenery can only be described as breathtaking and to see all this on horseback can only be described as amazing.

South African cuisine is a culinary celebration of South Africa's rich heritage and natural abundance of seafood, meat, game and plants. Wine and history have shared an important relationship for some 350 years reflecting that ever important colonial past but glowingly fulfilling the expectations of the modern day world of wine and its connoisseurs, boasting some of the best wines in the world. The hospitality you will be shown here combined with the spectacular horse riding will ensure you have a holiday of a lifetime.
 

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Adventures & Safaris - Horizon, South Africa


The Adventures & Safaris - Horizon horse riding holiday, in South Africa
An exhilarating holiday based at a beautiful and tastefully restored cattle and game ranch. From here you can enjoy many activities, including viewing game from horseback, working with cattle, playing polo crosse, riding on the cross country course or taking a lesson. New family programmes make this destination perfect for children, riders and non riders. If you prefer you can also embark on a luxury safari. Non riders are very welcome. Luxury accommodation, sumptuous food and an all together unique experience will make this a holiday of a lifetime.


 

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Nguni Round Up Safari, South Africa


The Nguni Round Up Safari horse riding holiday, in South Africa
If you want to experience the thrill of bellowing Nguni, close up game, wonderful horses, magnificent meals and a horse safari that will go down as one of your lifetime highlights, then this is the place to visit.

This private game reserve is situated in one of the most beautiful and historically interesting parts of our country – South Africa. This area of the Eastern Cape, about 240 km from Port Elizabeth and 5km from Adelaide, lies in the foothills of the Great Winterberg mountains. Being at an altitude that ensures a mild and healthy climate, guests can all year long enjoy everything the reserve has to offer. Game viewing is excellent throughout the year.


 

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Waterberg Retreat, South Africa


The Waterberg Retreat horse riding holiday, in South Africa
These two unique bush homes, located on their own private game reserves in the beautiful and diverse Waterberg region, offer some of the most exciting and quality game viewing and horseback riding in South Africa.

The concept your hosts strive for is to create a luxurious bush home experience where guests can become part of a working reserve and learn about the bush by being part of the setup and viewing it from horseback. Wake-up times, meals, activities etc. are all dictated by the guests as your hosts try hard to tailor make your stay.

Current special offers:

Special rate: £230 per person, per night, applies for a minimum of a six night stay in shared accommodation. There is also limited availability for single travellers too without an extra supplement charge. This rate is valid for the following periods:

- 4 September to 15 October 2010

- 1 - 30 November 2010



 

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Western Cape, South Africa


The Western Cape horse riding holiday, in South Africa
This ride is particularly suitable for all members of the family, young and old, who want to enjoy horseriding in unique surroundings, but who do not want to "rough it". Horse lovers are given the opportunity to experience the magnificent landscapes of the Western Cape of South Africa in all of its superb variety as well "Big 5" game drives. You will experience some truly pleasurable rides on the back of professionally trained, reliable horses.


 

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Wild Coast, South Africa


The Wild Coast horse riding holiday, in South Africa
Ever thought that you would like to canter your horse along a beach or play in the waves? What better way to experience South Africa than on the back of a horse... here you can see rolling hills, rich Savannah grasslands and thick-forested valleys with multitudes of small streams cascading down to rivers.

Current special offers:

The Wild Coast offers a 10% discount off the following months of the year: February; May; August; September and November.


 

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