Bambelela Horse Safaris

At Bambelela Horse Safaris, there is no fixed schedule that is always followed. A typical day starts with breakfast, followed by a longer ride in the morning. After the ride, there is time to unwind, enjoy the pool, and have lunch. During periods when we ride twice a day, there will be another ride later in the afternoon. If the heat or other activities prevent a second ride from taking place, it is instead replaced by a game drive with sundowners. When the horses are taken care of for the evening, everyone gathers for dinner together at the lodge, after which there is time for relaxation or another game drive. A typical day includes feeding the horses – and in winter, also feeding the wild animals – followed by breakfast. The horses are then prepared for the morning ride, which usually lasts two to three hours. After lunch, there is free time before the horses are once again prepared for a shorter ride in the afternoon, typically lasting one to two hours. The day concludes with evening feeding, dinner, and free time. Monday serves as both an arrival and departure day, and the horses have one rest day per week. Riding generally takes place in the morning with longer rides and in the afternoon with slightly shorter sessions. Every other week, jumping is included in the riding arena at Equine House in Hoedspruit, combined with a ride in Zandspruit Bush & Aero Estate. Equally often, we have a popular arrangement where we ride down to Klaserie Dam to swim with the horses, stay overnight at Sunbirds Oasis Lodge, and ride on the following morning to Pezulu Tree House Lodge in Guernsey Private Nature Reserve. In addition to riding, there is one game drive with sundowners per week (not the Big Five), as well as a communal dinner at a restaurant once a week (at your own expense). There is also the option to book extra excursions and tours for an additional cost, such as visits to Kruger National Park, the Panorama Route, Blyde Canyon, or various elephant experiences. Please note that riding and activities may be adjusted depending on weather or other unforeseen circumstances. The rides take place at several different locations in the area surrounding the lodge. On the property's own land, there are good opportunities to see giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, elands, ostriches, jackals, nyalas, impalas, duikers, and sable antelopes. The adjacent private areas, which stretch over 600–1200 hectares, also host kudu, warthogs, hippos, and crocodiles, as well as a rich and varied birdlife.