Wait a Little Horseback safaris

Location:

With the background of the Drakensberg mountains, Karongwe Game Reserve covers an area of 8500ha prime African bushveld. The reserve has various ecosystems ranging from open plains, woodlands, hills to riverine and gullies. The three rivers that cross the reserve are the lifeline of the region and supports an impressive population of big trees, plants and wildlife such as Hippo, Crocodile, Bushbuck, Kudu, Nyala, Waterbuck and many different species of birds.

Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Giraffe, Zebra, Blue Wildebeest, Red Hartebeest, Gemsbok, Eland and Blesbok also occur within the reserve.

Accommodations:

Accommodation is in luxury double-bedded canvas safari tents on platforms individually built and furnished in the old safari style with private outside shower and toilet. From the decks you will enjoy a magnificent view over the Makhutswe River. Your meals will be prepared for you on an open fire whilst you enjoy a drink at the bar or relax at the swimming pool. For a personal experience, we will accompany you throughout your stay and share the excitements together.

Horses

Our top priority is the care and well being of our horses. They are well trained, responsive, kind tempered and well mannered. All of them grew up in the bush. Breeds include the South African Boerperd as well as Arabs, Anglo Arabs, American Quarter Horse and Frisians. We ride on Leon Liversage trail-rider saddles but offer also English saddles.

Tack is kept in excellent condition to make your ride safe and comfortable. We suggest that you ride with chaps and helmets which are provided.

Game Viewing / Activities:

The three rivers that cross the reserve are the lifeline of the region and supports an impressive population of big trees, plants and wildlife such as Hippo, Crocodile, Bushbuck, Kudu, Nyala, Waterbuck and many different species of birds. Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Giraffe, Zebra, Blue Wildebeest, Red Hartebeest, Gemsbok, Eland and Blesbok also occur within the reserve.

BIG FIVE HORSEBACK SAFARI
(8 Days)

Herewith an example of an 8 night safari itinerary. Our safaris cater for a maximum of four guests and therefore can be tailored to your needs. We work to a very high safety standard due to the presence of Lions and Elephants in the 8500ha private game reserve. Your Ranger is armed and well trained to handle any situation which could arise.

Day 1:-

Arrival time about 1.00 pm at Wait a little horse & game ranch. After you have moved into your rooms, you will be served a light meal over which we discuss the schedule, the rules and safety measures of the safari, followed by choosing the horses. The first day we go out for a short ride to give you time and confidence with your new partner. Fortunately for the renowned African sunset, we are able to enjoy sundowners before we return. Tonight you sleep in luxury safari tents on platforms with private open air bathrooms over looking the Makhutswe river. A mixture of fine European and pan-African cuisine is prepared over the open fire and eaten under stars, in an atmospheric lantern lit boma.

Day 2:-

After a light breakfast we saddle the horses to go out for a full day trail through the Karongwe Game Reserve. Either the tracks of Elephants, Cheetahs or Giraffes will lead us through the reserve and show us the place where best to enjoy lunch. A river invites us for a swim on hot days or a stroll up a small hill to enjoy the view of the Drakensberg mountains. While taking roughly a 2 hour break, we enjoy the generous meal waiting for us. After waking from a welcoming snooze in the long grass, we return to camp to find the cool water of the swimming pool very inviting.

Sitting around a fire where home made food is being prepared over a conversation about the excitements and adventures of the day.

Day 3:-

	We awake finding ourselves packing some spare clothes for the next three nights to stay in two different camps. Early morning, armed with water bottles and lunch packs on horseback, we depart, while our back up vehicle brings the baggage to the first camp. At lunch time we indulge in a light meal at Wilderness Camp and move into thatched huts built on stilts.
We start our afternoon ride in the area where Wildebeest, Zebras, Giraffes and Rhinos roam. In the evening we sit around a huge camp fire and enjoy traditional South African cooking.

Day 4:-

Again we pack our clothes, with the plans to spend the night at the luxurious Edeni Safari Lodge, about 15km away. After a five hour ride with lunch somewhere in between we enjoy the swimming pool and a lovely five course dinner at Safari Lodge. Safari Lodge has private, lavishly appointed suites, constructed with indigenous hardwood and furnished in the ethic, yet romantic style of days gone by. Every unit has got its own wooden deck, air conditioning, ceiling fans, en-suite bathroom and shower, facing the river.

Day 5:-

From Safari Lodge we cross the Makhutswe river to the projects, where Wild dogs and disease free Buffaloes are kept in big areas for research and breeding reasons. Lunch is on the banks of the Makhutswe river. In the afternoon we join a game drive to see the game we cannot approach on horseback. A night drive is enclosed and cats that are hunting at night like Lion and Leopard can be found, may be even on a kill. Many other species only come out at night so the excitement is endless.

Back at the Lodge we all sit together in the beautiful Restaurant to get spoiled with international cuisine and selected wines overlooking the illuminated Makhutswe River.

Day 6:-

A ride through the river with huge sycamore figs trees, fever trees and a beautiful riverine vegetation, where Waterbuck, Bushbuck, Nyalas, Hippos, Crocodiles and hundreds of different species of birds occur, leads us back to Wait a Little main camp. In the afternoon you may relax, read books from our library or simply enjoy the swimming pool. For sundowners all of us will go in the Landrover to enjoy the view of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains.

Day 7:-

Once the horses have been saddled and we have predicted the weather, either we chose a dry riverbed where the soft sand invites us for a sporty gallop or simply ride upon an animal path over hills and through gullies to a one of our large dams, where a generous lunch is already waiting for us. After the Hippos, Crocodiles, Fish Eagles and other species have entertained us, we find our way back to main camp for a farewell dinner.

Day 8:-

After enjoying a short ride, we await the transfer service and depart for the airport.

Rates:
(Quoted in British Pounds)

HORSE SAFARI

NIGHTS

NO PEOPLE

PRICE

Rates are quoted per person sharing.

MIN

MAX

Big Five Safari:

Rates include: Accommodation, all meals, all drinks, all rides, one game drive, guiding, laundry service at base camp, chaps and helmets provided, VAT.

Rates exclude: Telephone calls, transfer to/from Wait a little, additional game drives, staff gratuities, aromatherapy, and drinks at the Makalali camps.

7

2

6

₤ 1610,00

per safari

Makalali Ride:

Services Provided: All lodges have a dining area, lounges, swimming pools, sun decks, en suite bathrooms, outside showers, king size beds, private decks, private fireplaces, three meals from excellent cuisine, aromatherapy, bush breakfasts, lunches and dinners, picnics, special diets,

Rates include: Accommodation in top class game lodges and tented accommodation at Wait A Little main camp, all meals, drinks at Wait A Little and Garonga, all rides, game drives, guiding, chaps and helmets provided, VAT.

Rates exclude: Transfer to/from Wait a little, staff gratuities, drinks at the Makalali Camps, selected wines, telephone calls, aromatherapy and laundry service.

10

4

6

₤ 2900,00

per safari

HORSE SAFARI

NO PEOPLE

Rates include: Accommodation, all meals, all drinks, all rides, one game drive, guiding, laundry service at base camp, chaps and helmets provided, VAT.

Rates exclude: Telephone calls, transfer to/from Wait a little, additional game drives, staff gratuities, aromatherapy, and drinks at the Makalali camps.

Rates include: Accommodation in top class game lodges and tented accommodation at Wait A Little main camp, all meals, drinks at Wait A Little and Garonga, all rides, game drives, guiding, chaps and helmets provided, VAT.

Rates exclude: Transfer to/from Wait a little, staff gratuities, drinks at the Makalali Camps, selected wines, telephone calls, aromatherapy and laundry service.