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BüllsPort Naukluft Challenge - Horse Riding Safari

Day 1
Arrival at BüllsPort should not be later than 14h00 for this trail. Take a dip in the pool and indulge in some homemade cake with your coffee or tea for refreshment. About two hours before dark, we mount our horses and start out on this leisurely trail. As we cross the ephemeral Tsondap River several times we come across baboons, warthogs, kudus and springbok. We watch the kaleidoscope of shifting colors across the mountains as the sun sets. As it drops behind the mountains we arrive at the campsite. (If the weather is too harsh, we will be shuttled back to guest farm) Guide and groom will attend to the horses, while you are shown to your tents and have a nice sunset drink. After a quick shower, we meet for a delicious barbecue or potjiekos at the campsites dining area. (D)

Day 2
An early morning start and a hearty breakfast and then  we follow a steep zebra trail leading us high up into the Naukluft Mountains. The horses cope amazingly well with the difficult terrain. The views are constantly exquisite, and individual family groups of mountain zebra and klipspringer surprise us. Every now and then, we need to dismount and lead our horses up paths that are steep or narrow for them. After about two hours’ riding, we reach the plateau. As short rest is well deserved by both rider and mount as we enjoy a sandwich, some fruit and water from our saddlebags.  We slowly descend, following a farm road that wind through the Naukluft. At the foot of the mountains, we water our horses at a trough which is a great attraction to rosy-cheeked lovebirds and various games. From here on, it’s plain sailing back to the farmhouse. Expansive views over the BüllsPort plains keep our visual interest.  We arrive back at the farmstead shortly after lunchtime. Tired muscles can relax in the cooling waters of the swimming pool. After indulging in some freshly baked cake and coffee or tea or a light lunch, you can depart to your next destination. (BL) 

Departs daily with a minimum of 2 people

2011 Rates 
[valid until 31 October 2011]
R2,250 per peson sharing
R700 single supplement

2012 - to be confirmed

Price includes: camping equipment; meals as per itinerary; services of a guide & groom; safety equipment

Price excludes: Personal travel insurance - this is compulsory; flights; visas; items of a personal nature; tips/gratuities; snacks/drinks; transportation to from BüllsPort;