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Horseback Safari Lodge in the Waterberg, South Africa, for all levels of rider.


  Horizon Horseback Adventures in Vaalwater, Waterberg / Gauteng-Johannesburg German website  

Cantering alongside game, playing Polocrosse, cattle mustering, cross country jumping, swimming with your horse and gentle outrides in the bush.


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Our location and how to find us
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Traveling by car:


From Joburg airport car-park you need to get immediately into the left hand lane and take the R21 towards Pretoria

*Just before Pretoria take the N1 North to Pietersburg/Polokwane. Get off the N1 at the Kranskop Toll Gate and turn left towards Nylstroom/Modimolle onto the R33.

*Go straight through Nylstroom/Modimolle and continue on the R33 for 60kms to Vaalwater.

Traveling by plane:


Pickup service is possible
 

Leisure and sports activities available near the property
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  nearby /
on the property
Not more
than a 15 min.
walk away
Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away
Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
National Historic Sites       ok
Shopping     ok  
Lake/river for swimming ok      
Fishing ok      
Golf course       ok
Biking ok      
Mountain biking ok      
Hiking ok      
Mountain climbing       ok
Wildlife Viewing ok      
Birding ok      
 

Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
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Category


Horse Trekking Station, Dude/Guest Ranch, Ranch Resort
     
Opening: all-year  
Guest Capacity: 16  
Minimum age for guests: no limitation  

General description:


Cantering alongside game, playing Polocrosse, cattle mustering, cross country jumping, swimming with your horse and gentle outrides in the bush.

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

  • Riding facility
  • Round pen
  • Sea / River / Ocean for horses
  • Riding area / bridle-path

Details of the Riding area


Over 20,000 acres of stunning african bushveld to ride in, with kilometers of sandy canter tracks and several large lakes.

More details of the property


A beautiful lodge with 6 chalets, a lovely big lawn, swimming pool and day beds to relax on. Delicious food and plenty to do when not riding.
 

What we have to offer
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  • Horses for guests available
  • Riding lessons - Riding classes
  • Accommodation for one night only
  • Short Term stays (2-5 days)
  • Weekend stays
  • Weekly
  • Long Term stays
  • Family Trips
  • Group activities
  • Honeymoon Packages
  • Weddings
  • accommodation for Non-Riders too
  • Supervised Children's Activities
    (no limitation)
  • Riding holidays for unaccompanied kids
    (no limitation)

  • Fishing
  • Wellness / Fitness offers
  • Massage
  • Barbecues

Additional Animals on the property:


Kudu, Giraffe, Zebra, Rhino, Wharthog, Jackal, Eland, Blesbok, Impala, Hippo, Vervet Monkeys, Baboons, Klipspringers, 65 horses, 5 dogs and 2 cats!

Other offers and explanations


Horizon caters for all ages and all levels of experience so couples with mixed ability and families welcome.
 

Horses available in our riding program
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Horses available in our riding program
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Riding program
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Riding program
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  • Guided Trail Rides
  • by the hour rides
  • All-day Rides
  • Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
  • Weekend Rides
  • Short Week 3-5 days
  • 5-8 days
  • 9-14 days
  • 15 days & up

  • Horse Trekking with different Stations
  • Horse Trekking with solid Station
  • Cutting
  • Riding on the beach / by the sea
  • Jumping
  • Polo
  • Cross-Country
  • Handicapped Riding

Minimum age for Trail Rides:


No restriction

Riding experience:


No restriction

Demand on rider:


average demands

Big/Heavy Riders:


No restriction

Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program


Horizon offers combination trips - Surf and Turf for bush and beach riding, and Big 5 Safari which combines South Africa and Botswana.
 

Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
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Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
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General information of the Training:


Private Lessons

Riding Lessons for:


For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, especially for Children, especially for older Riders

Minimum Age for Riding Classes:


no limitation

Riding Classes / Lessons


English / Classic Riding, Jumping, Training to sit the horse well, Cross-Country, Cutting, Polo

Special Classes


Guides can teach Polocrosse, Cattle cutting and drafting, Jumping cross country, Dressage, Round Pen and basic riding skills.
 

Guest lodgings
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Guest lodgings
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En-Suite luxury chalets on a lawn over looking a lake.



6 Single / double room(s) :


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3 Multi-bedded room(s):


Horizon has 3 family suites that can be used as luxury honeymoon suites or family rooms fitting 4 beds in each.

Amenities - special features:


Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning
 

Catering
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Catering
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Kind of Catering:


Vegetarian Meals, Wholesome food, Organic Farm

More information of the Catering:


Full breakfast, lunch, and 3 course dinner, plus afternoon tea. All bread and cakes are homebaked that morning. All vegetables are fresh and many home grown on the farm.
 

General information of the accommodation
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Special features:


Handicap accessible, Pool available, Phone, Washing machine, Dryer, Internet access, Safe
 

Rates and contact

Rates of the accommodation


Rates of the single / double bedroom:

195,00  Dollar / Day
 

Rates of the mult-bedded room:

195,00  Dollar / Day
 

Rates Riding Classes


Rates for riding lessons:

Included in the Rates of the accommodation. NO EXTRA COST FOR LESSONS


Contact


  Company: Horizon Horseback Adventures
  First name: Laura
  Last name: Dowinton
  Country: South Africa
  Phone: + 27 14755 4003
  Phone 2: + 27 83419 1929

You can contact us with the following languages:
English

Please call 0027147554003 or 0027834191929

 

  E-Mail address: Inquiry