The comments below are from Equus Horse Safari guests prior to October 2005 who enjoyed not only exhilarating and informative riding, but our fully serviced bush camp as well -- safari tents, lodge, and fine meals.

So sad to go home after such a delightful journey! I'll take with me to remember Equus the strength of colours, the smell of the good cooking, the pleasure of putting my nose every morning into the horse's neck to warm it, the fantastic view of thousands of stars, the power of the silence to touch a little of the whole universe. Beatrice, Paris, France

I congratulate you on a wonderfully convivial and relaxing set-up: the tents wonderful, great meals at the lodge and fantastic guides. Wendy, your love of nature and horses is a delight to share with you. Last but not least, superb riding. Amanda, Surrey, UK

Effortless professionalism that is the order of the day. So easy on the eye but so hard to achieve. Graham, UK

Enchanting. We leave this beautiful place enchanted by the hills and valleys, the kudu, even the warthogs, the baboons, the protea trees and the calls of the birds. We loved our rides with you. Amazingly, we arrived a few days ago as strangers and we leave feeling as if we are true friends of this land and of you special people. Nancy, Minnesota, USA

Equus - Waterberg, a little piece of Eden! Her fierce rugged beauty captivates the weary traveller and nature in all its glory romances with the spectator. One cannot go away without being touched by this place! Gabriella, Chamonix, France

Equus fulfilled my African dream here in this wilderness. Shaun, Brighton, UK

I have never come across such lovely horses - obviously expertly trained and lovingly cared for ...a pleasure to ride. The countryside speaks for itself! The fodder is tops too! Zoe, UK

How wonderful my stay was. The reserve is absolutely gorgeous and the serenity unsurpassed. Rachel, New York, USA

If I could recommend any holiday it would be this one. Charles, UK

Fabulously peaceful and quiet. The landscape is breathtaking, the horses lively and sweet. Joan, Connecticut, USA

This is how horses should live! We spent four wonderful days here, enjoying great rides on happy horses. Katja, Germany

Marvelous horses and beautiful long canters. Wonderful food as always and the company absolutely second to none. Annie, Johannesburg, South Africa

Thanks for an enchanting couple of days. You have a very special operation at your new home and a sundowner spot to die for! Henrietta, UK

Thank you all so much - the closest place to paradise that I've been. Cathy, UK

We have been looking for a long time for a so beautiful part of the world. Eventually we found it here. Stefania, Italy

We are not sure what contributed to our enjoyment the most: the beautiful vistas from the lodge as the sun sets over the distant ridge, the chirping of the birds every morning as we woke to another glorious day in Africa, the sight of a troop of baboons at play just yards away as rode through the tall golden grass, the fireplace chats and delicious dinner with good company. Sofie, Denmark

To relax in such a dramatic and rugged wilderness is an experience I could not have imagined. To watch the horses running at leisure is one of the many images I will take back to England with me. Nicky, UK

Happy little Boerperd horses
Cantering through the wilderness
Where could anyone imagine
Joy more genuine than this?

Reedbuck startling bright Samburu;
Chattering of black baboon;
Peaceful kudu;
cheeky warthog;
All abound in Equus June.

Deepest blue the sky above us,
Dark the shadows cross the track,
Perfect clarity of distance:
All combine to tempt us back.

Round the welcome hearth at evening
With the company of friends,
Happiness of John and Wendy -
On all this Equus depends.

Thanks for the elusive e-mails.
Loved the sight of house of dreams.
Roger's knees thank kindly Chobe.
What a happy, friendly team!

Marj, Bristol, UK

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