South Africa’s Big Five Safari

For an unforgettable, big five riding adventure this trip combines four nights in South Africa with Horizon Horseback Safaris and four nights in Botswana, with Limpopo Valley Horse Safaris. This horseback safari combines responsive well-loved horses with the magic of riding with game in stunning wilderness areas.

Dinaka is in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The Safari is based on a private reserve in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains in a UNESCO biosphere reserve, one of the last true wilderness areas of South Africa. Species to be seen include rhino, hippo, buffalo, black impala, giraffe, ostrich and zebra. In addition riders will encounter a wide variety of antelope, including the impressive eland and sable and the exquisite steenbuck.

Limpopo Valley Horse Safaris is in the Tuli Block, home to Mashatu Game Reserve and known as "The Land of the Giants". This is an area of great diversity, magnificent vistas and land formations as ancient as time itself. It is also home to a multitude of wildlife species and remains untouched by the invasion of man. The riding trails cover both the riverine terrain and the true African mopane bushveld, including the famous sandstone formations of the Tuli. The richness of the Mashatu horse safari experience is complemented by the prevalence of regularly sighted species such as lion, leopard, elephant and hyena. The Botswana part of the safari can now be done either as a Mobile camping safari or enjoying the added comforts of a static camp.