Preliminary daily program. We reserve the right to use alternative lodges on the reserve should the outlined be fully booked. Should this occur, guests will stay at a lodge of the same standard, or higher. Itinerary may vary due to weather or animal movement
Day 1: ARRIVAL-GAME DRIVE
You will be met at OR Tambo international Airport, by one of our representatives, to be transferred to
Entabeni Game Reserve, which is about a 2.5 hour drive away, heading North to reach the World
Heritage Waterberg Biosphere. You will be welcomed by our team, at Wild Side Tented camp, settle in
and have lunch. Our guide will explain the days to come, and you will set off on a game drive (3 hrs.) to
see the big 5 from the vehicle today. Arrive back for dinner, and a good rest as you settle in to the African bush.
Night: Wildside
Day 2: GAME DRIVE- MORING AND AFTERNOON RIDE LOWER ESCARPMENT
Early wake up and a n optional game drive again (3hrs.), as the bush comes to life. On your return you will have an opulent breakfast before you meet your horses for your morning ride (2.5-3 hrs.). You will be riding the plains in hopes of seeing some of the bug 5 on horseback. Maybe cheetah or elephant to get the adrenaline pumping! Return to the lodge for lunch, with some down time to rest at the pool, before you set out again on horse back as the sun gets milder. Your afternoon ride will take you along spectacular scenery and less travelled paths (2.5 hrs), on search for some more game, such as wildebeest, zebra, giraffe or hippo. Return as the sun sets, join the group around the fire for dinner. After the first full day on horseback, you can still make changes to your mount for the days to come.
Night: Wildside
Day 3: GAME DRIVE-RIDE UP ESCARPMENT-LUNCH AT ROCK POOLS
Wake up as the sun starts to ride, and set off for your game drive (3 hrs.) in the early morning. You´will return for breakfast, and have your luggage packed for the logistics team to pick up. Your horses will be ready as you head for the renowned Yellow wood kloof, which is the steepest man made road in Southern Africa. You will partially lead your horse up and ride on the less steep areas, taking you through a valley and mountain passes with spectacular views. (total 5-6 hour trek). There is a support vehicle on stand-by should you not be ale to walk. You will stop at natural rock pools for lunch, and a swim if the weather permits. As you come out of the valley, the plains open up in front of you, like a mirage of open savanna potted with game, blesbuck, giraffe, eland... maybe your first sighting of rhino, who tend to like to visit the horses at camp! THE team will give you an intro to fly camp, and welcome you with some traditional song and dance to set the scene. The tents look out onto the plains, where animals roam free. As the horses settle in the paddocks next to camp, the team will have prepared the bar ready for sunset drinks by the fire, and a three course meal. Let the feeling of serenity set in, and enjoy this spectacular camp which you will call home for the next two nights.
Night: Fly camp
Day 4 – MORNING AND AFTERNOON RIDE
Wake to the sound of the bush coming to life, with hot water boiling on the fire and a bush breakfast ready. Set off in search for rhino(2.5 hrs.), as you track these protected giants. You might come up very close to giraffe today, as you ride the plains and mountain passes, taking routes which no vehicle can go. Return to camp for lunch and a break before you set out on your afternoon ride (2.5 hrs) to the highest point of the reserve, for a drink or two! Soak in the views, and return for a romantic dinner, with pathways lit up and lanterns to set the scene
Night: Fly camp
Day 5 – MOVE TO KINGFISHER LODGE–AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE
After your last breakfast at this fly camp, again your bags will be packed for thelogistics team. Today you will depart to the next lodge (riding time of 3-4 hours) for some pampering and comfort. Kingfisher is set on the lake, and is the 5* lodge on the upper escarpment of the reserve, where you have a semi private area for your group of riders, overlooking the lake and private dining area. You might see some hippos in the lake where the lodge is set. Arrive in time for lunch, and settle in at this little “gem” where you will stay for a change in scene. You may make use of the pool, before your afternoon game drive (3 hrs.), in search for hippo, giraffe and rhino amongst other such as eland and other abundant game
Night: Kingfisher lodge
Day 6 – MOVE TO LOWER ESCARPMENT–LUNCH WILDSIDE–GAME DRIVE
Early start with tea, coffee and biscuits at the lodge, before your game drive (3 hrs.) or bush walk. Your bags will be packed for the team to take down the mountain. You will ride into the big 5 areas of the lower escarpment, and back to Wild side lodge which you should reach in time for lunch. After a very long day in the saddle (5 hours) you will have the option to rest at the lodge or go on a game drive in the afternoon. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Night: Wildside
Day 7 – MORNING RIDE ENTABENI–MOVE TO FLY CAMP
You will have the option of a game drive before breakfast. Your bags will be collected by the team, and you will set off on a ride through the reserve, and out towards the horses stables. Your next fly camp is set at a beautiful fig tree, which you will ride to. You will stop for a bush lunch on the way, and arrive to a lit fire, and welcome dinks. After a day travelling with your horses (5 hours) you will have a special good-bye dinner with dance and song for the team.
Night: Fly camp
Day 8 – MORNING RIDE AND DEPARTURE
Early morning, after breakfast you will go on your last morning ride, on the lower escarpment of the reserve. Your bags will be packed in the morning and when you return from your ride you have time for a shower and departure to the airport.
