Season:
November-March
Duration:
8 days / 7 nights
Riding Level:
Intermediate/Advanced
Non-Riding Option Available
Join the Rand Hunt Club in Kyalami, just outside Johannesburg, for a fabulous weekend of foxhunting, followed by five spectacular days on a horseback wildlife safari! Kyalami boasts the highest horses per capita of any region in the world. Dotted with equestrian estates, stud farms, and show stables, there is never a dull moment in this equestrian paradise, and the home of the Rand Hunt is nestled right in the heart of horse country, whose history the Rand Hunt has helped shape.
The riding safari takes place on a beautiful private reserve where we ride with non-dangerous game, and riders can choose from additional activities such as swimming with horses, camping, playing polocrosse, and cross-country jumping. This trip caters to all levels, and is a great option for families with children who ride!
Trip Highlights
Foxhunt
Join the Rand Hunt Club for a morning of cross-country riding through the Kyalami countryside, followed by Hunt Breakfast.
Horseback Safari
Ride alongside all manner of African wildlife, with the exception of dangerous game. Enjoy zebras, giraffes, antelope, and more.
Jeep Safari
Discover Africa's Big 5: lions, leopards, elephant, rhino, and buffalo, in a safari vehicle rather than on horseback.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Friday
Arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport
Spend the afternoon relaxing and getting settled in
Group dinner in Johannesburg
Day 2 - Saturday
Get to know your hunt horses during a morning riding lesson
FREE AFTERNOON - choice of activities include cultural tours and shopping in the city
Day 3 - Sunday
Hunt at Inanda Country Base
Ride with the hunt - first field will gallop behind the hounds, second field will trot and canter, and third field will walk, trot, and relax. Guests who would like to enjoy the hunt but not ride in it have the option to follow from a vehicle, witnessing the high points along the way.
Breakfast will follow the hunt.
Day 4-8 - Monday-Friday
We will depart Monday morning for Horizon Lodge, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon ride.
Our daily schedule at Horizon will consist of breakfast, a long morning ride, lunch, several free afternoon hours to relax by the pool or enjoy a massage, tea time, a short afternoon ride, sundowners, and a group dinner. Rides will have the option to include polocrosse, cross-country jumping, swimming with the horses, and many more activities.
One day during the week will be spent on a jeep safari, where we will have access to an even larger variety of wildlife to enjoy.
One night during the week will be spent at Camp Davidson, enjoying the quiet of the nighttime bush and a campfire under the stars.
We will leave Horizon on Friday to return to Johannesburg in time for flights from OR Tambo airport.
Pricing
Pricing varies depending on your safari. Contact us for pricing and different safari options!