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Located on the outskirts of Windhoek and a mere 15-20 minute drive from the centre of the city lies a lodge where you can enjoy an unforgettable riding experience combining stunning mountain landscapes and riding on a game reserve searching for a variety of game animals.
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Day 1
Upon arrival at Elisenheim Guest Farm, located at the base of the Eros Mountain range you'll meet your guide and be matched to the horse according to your level of riding experience. From here you ride up into the magnificent mountains, the vistas are stunning and your ride will take you across grassy plains, up steep mountain slopes with views over the distant city of Windhoek, through dry river beds and gorges (after the rainy season crystal clear streams run through these otherwise typically dry river beds). As you enter Heja Game Reserve you can keep your eyes open for some of the game found here including springbok, wildebeest, red hartebeest, warthog, kudu, steenbok and the smallest antelope of them all - the Damara dikdik. You'll arrive at the lodge in time for a late lunch and this afternoon have the choice of relaxing by the pool or maybe taking an optional game drive on the reserve to see some of the plentiful species and maybe an elusive hyaena or leopard. This evening you'll be based in self catering accommodation and a delicious braai will be prepared as you sit around the fire, enjoying the night sky and toasting the days experience. Todays riding is approx 6 hours |
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Day 2
Enjoy a full continental or english breakfast and then start your ride back to Elisenheim. A different route is taken and includes riding through farmland and up challenging mountain slopes to a height of 2100m where you'll enjoy superb views over the city and surrounds before arriving back at the Guest Farm for around 2pm. Todays riding is approx 5 hours
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2010 rates
N$2200/person
This ride is for fit and experienced riders only - some tracks involve steep slopes and require riders to walk their horses by hand up/down the tracks
Horses - the horses include thoroughbreds, holsteiners, arab crosses, American saddle horses, warmblood crosses and even some local farmhorses. All are regularly excercised and well trained to ensure that all levels of riders enjoy the experience.
Tack - all tack is of good quality and includes english style, trail style etc |
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