Working with Horsesa a private game reserve - Horseback Riding Holidays in ZuluWaters, South Africa!
ZuluWaters "Working with Horses" programme offers an exciting opportunity to ride and gain experience on a private game reserve in South Africa
Africa/Indian Ocean > South Africa > Kwa Zulu/Natal-Durban > Estcourt/Mooi River
ZuluWaters is situated in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands, close to Giants Castle in the Central Drakensberg - the closest towns are Estcourt and Mooi River. The terrain is made up of rolling grassland hills, steep sided valleys with pockets of indigenous forest. A number of streams and rivers run through the reserve
Additional information about the area
Excursions: On the reserve:game drives; guided walks; horse trails; fly fishing
Off the reserve:
Horse Play - a natural horsemanship interaction with trained Friesians
Karkloof Canopy Tours - zip lining eco-experience through indigenous forest
Traveling by car:
2 hour drive from King Shaka International Airport - Durban
4 hour drive from OR Tambo International Airport - Johannesburg
A car is necessary
4 hour drive from OR Tambo International Airport - Johannesburg
A car is necessary
Traveling by plane:
There is an airstrip on the reserve
Alternatively fly to Durban
Pickup service is possible
Alternatively fly to Durban
Pickup service is possible
nearby /
on the property
Lake/river for swimming, Fishing, Tennis court, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Birding Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away
Mountain climbing
Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
Restaurants, National Historic Sites, Cinema, Shopping, Golf course, Canoeing / Kayaking, White-Water Rafting Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category
Holiday Company, Working Ranch, Ranch Resort, Farm Opening:
all-year
Guest Capacity:
4
Minimum age for guests:
adults only
General description:
ZuluWaters "Working with Horses" programme offers an exciting opportunity to ride and gain experience on a private game reserve in South Africa
Amenities/equipment of the riding facility
- Riding facility
- Sea / River / Ocean for horses
- Riding area / bridle-path
- Paddock - Pasture
- Tack room
Details of the Riding area
Rolling grassland hills, valleys and rivers. Wildlife includes buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, eland, kudu, blesbuck, red hartebeest, warthog, ostrich, springbuck etcMore details of the property
3200 hectare private game reserve at the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains in KwaZulu Natal with a 5 star lodge. Self-catering accommodation available for riding holiday guests.What we have to offer
- Horses for guests available
- Accommodation for one night only
- Short Term stays (2-5 days)
- Weekend stays
- Weekly
- Long Term stays
- Group activities
- accommodation for Non-Riders too
Additional Animals on the property
over 3000 animals including buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, eland, kudu, springbuck, blesbuck, waterbuck, ostrich, warthog, red hartebeest, impala, reedbuck, rhebuck, duiker, steenbuck, bushbuck, nyalaOther offers and explanations
In addition to the Working with Horses program, ZuluWaters also offers 5 star luxury accommodation in Shaka Lodge plus Lake Cottage and Nandi House offer 4 star self-catering accommodationHorses available in our riding program
Number of Horses:
in all >10 Horses are available.
Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders
Riding (trained for / saddle):
English / Classic, Western
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)
Most of the horses are appaloosas and appaloosa crosses. They are well-trained, hardy and sure-footed
Riding program
- with horses for rent
- Guided Trail Rides
- by the hour rides
- Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
- 9-14 days
- 15 days & up
Minimum age for Trail Rides:
age 16 & up
Riding experience:
Average experience required
Demand on rider:
average demands
Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 90 kg - 200 lbs
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program
2 and 3 week programs are available. Accommodation is on a self-catering basis. Airport transfers can be arranged.
Guest lodgings
Modern self-catering apartments adjacent to the horse paddocks
3 Holiday Homes :
Views from the verandah are beautiful with panoramic views of the reserve on the one side and on the other side, horse paddocks.
Rates on request
Rates on request
Amenities - special features:
Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning
Catering
Kind of Catering:
- Self-Catering
General information of the accommodation
Special features:
Washing machine
Contact
Company:
ZuluWaters Game Reserve
First name:
Lesley
Last name:
Terwin
Country:
South Africa
Phone 2:
+
27 83 257-5651
You can contact us with the following languages:
English
WhatsApp +27-83-257-5651