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The stories below are about Equus Horse Safaris from 2003 to October 2005, covering not only exhilarating and informative riding on Equus Reserve, but our fully serviced bush camp as well -- safari tents, lodge, and fine meals.

Great Horse Treks of the World
Julie Miller’s Great Horse Treks of the World (New Holland Publishers, 2004) devotes several pages of text and photos to Equus Horse Safaris. Click here to read some excerpts from the chapter South Africa: Waterberg Wilderness Adventure.

Riding out across the Waterberg
Exploring the Waterberg on horseback is an extraordinary experience as CHRISTINE WEAVIND discovers to her joy.

Saturday Star, South Africa, April 17, 2004

Heading Out
Equus Horse Safaris, for many years the leader in long distance riding safaris in South Africa, entered a new era in 2002 when owners Wendy Adams and John Miller acquired their own reserve from which to operate their horse safaris.

Getaway, South Africa, September 2003.

Just Horsing Around, Saddle Trekking
The Waterberg Mountains on the north-west tip of South Africa are horse-riding heaven - wide open spaces, golden grasses, imposing cliffs and exotic wildlife make this one of the most exciting riding destinations in the world.

by Julie Miller, Australia Sun-Herald, June 2003.

The following press articles reflect the international reputation of Equus Horse Safaris during its 1997-2002 operation on Lapalala Wilderness, home to big game species.

On the game trail
For a different and sometimes thrilling way of seeing African wildlife, DAVID GEVISSER recommends a horseback safari.

The Western Australian, Travel, Thursday February 3 2000.

At Large In Africa
Five countries on horseback in a month was the challenge set for former World Champion three-day eventer and Olympic Gold Medalist, Ginny Elliot. Every night she set aside her sundowner cocktail to keep a diary for Horse & Hound.

Horse & Hound, 28 January 1999.

Changing Your Tack
Leave behind your home turf and saddle up for an overseas adventure. Nervous horseman JEREMY LAZELL gallops off into South Africa's Lapalala Reserve, while opposite, equestrian experts nominate the world's 10 best rides.

The Sunday Times, England, May 21 2000.

Sud Africa a galoppo
In sella tra giraffe, rinoceronti, impala, zebre e ghepardi. Un'esperienza unica, senza rischi Un po' di allenamento e spirito d'avventura bastano a farvi conquistare la savana

Tuttoturismo, Italy, May 2001.

 


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