escorted by John Williams Yola Cox

Safaris on Horseback
Argentina, Botswana & Kenya
escorted by
John Williams & Yola Cox
The Classic Safari Company | T: +61 2 9327 0666 | W: classicsafaricompany.com.au
Argentina -
an authentic Gaucho riding experience
12 nights from 5 to 17 February 2015
USD $6,895 per person twin share, land only ex Buenos Aires
Join Jakob von Plessen on an Argentinean experience like no other, riding the
‘arm chair travellers' of the horse world - the trusty Creole breed, through the
stunning Andean mountain scenery in Patagonia.
You will spend 5 days at Estancia Tres Lagos, a privately owned estancia of
12,000 hectares situated at the shores of Lake Filo Huahum. Here you will
witness all aspects of the ranch from cattle farming to red stag hunting and
spend your days with the gauchos exploring picturesque valleys, riding over
mountain passes and around this ‘Lake District’ region enjoying life as the local
farmers do.
From there you’ll venture back the von Plessen’s private home, Estancia El
Boqueron, for four days of riding. The estancia is an equestrian paradise
complete with a cross country course and a private polo field, where you can
enjoy thoroughbreds, stick to the faithful Creoles, try a chukka of polo or just
hack out through the beautiful countryside exploring the neighboring Estancias.
With stunning accommodation, a pool, acres of manicured gardens and a cosy
bar and library it offers real luxury where you can totally relax and soak up the
way of life.
This trip is an incredibly rare opportunity to ride at such an exclusive familyowned property and with Jakob as your local host, you couldn’t wish for a
better way to experience rural life in Argentina. The first three nights of the trip
will be spent exploring Buenos Aires and all the city has to offer.
Why we like it
The Andean Mountains & Lakes
Creole Horse Trekking
Jakob Von Plessen, the host
Estancia El Boqueron
Asados & Malbec Wine
All prices are:
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Based on a min of 8 travellers
For more details contact:
Yola Cox | 0428 443 130 | [email protected] or Ella Kiddell | 02 9327 0666 | [email protected]
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Botswana
- the Desert & Delta Safari
A ride through the Okavango Delta & Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
10 nights 11 to 21 August 2015
From USD $9,970 per person twin share, land only ex Joburg
The Okavango Delta is Botswana’s Jewel of the Kalahari. It is a water oasis
and a wilderness paradise teaming with birds and wildlife and its labyrinth of
crystal clear water channels, dotted with islands, are perfect for exploration on
horseback. Trapped in the parched sands of the Kalahari Desert the delta is a
magnet for wildlife and this, paired with the stunning and surreal desert
landscapes of the expansive Makgadikgadi Salt Pans makes for a truly unique
and breathtakingly beautiful safari.
This ten night trip commences with five nights in the Okavango Delta hosted by
African Horseback Safaris. You will be based at Macatoo Camp, which boasts
eight luxury tents, each with private game-viewing verandah, a swimming pool
and the option to camp out in the Macatoo Treehouse - a real highlight. The
riding terrain is scenically varied in all directions and will be explored on daily
rides from camp with endless canters through crystal clear waters.
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From the delta you’ll then drop into a totally contrasting world as you explore
the expansive Makgadikgadi Salt Pans with your host, the charismatic and
endlessly knowledgeable David Foot. Camp Kalahari is the base for three nights
with two nights spent in a fly camp on the Salt Pans allowing you to really
experience the magic of the Makgadikgadi—it’s colours, vast skies, bushmen,
meerkats and the staff that host you, all of which combine to create an
unforgettable and unparalleled riding experience.
Why we like it
Stunning Contrasting Landscapes
Flying over the Desert & Delta
Cantering Through a Water Oasis
The Camps & the Meerkats
Unrivalled Wildlife & Birdlife
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The Man from Snowy River Ride
Kenya - a riding safari through the Mara Conservancies
9 nights from 29 February to 9 March 2016
From USD $9,240 per person twin share, land
only ex Nairobi
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Riding through Kenya’s iconic Mara Conservancies amongst legions of game set
against vast rolling savannah and is an awe inspiring, exhilarating and at times,
adrenalin-fuelled experience.
During your eight night stay you will witness the very best of the wild African
bush by traversing the greater Mara Conservancies, an extension of the
Serengeti Ecosystem, on a fully mobile, seriously stylish tented safari. Hosted by
Gordie Church of Safaris Unlimited, whose father was the founder of horseback
safaris in East Africa, this authentic ride offers real class and heritage. You will
interact with the colourful and handsome Masai people who are so synonymous
with the region and you will have the opportunity to visit a traditional manyatta
or study the bush on foot with an expert Masai guide, in addition to enjoying
the exhilarating canters over expansive plains and the thrill of encountering big
game on horseback.
With your journey stretching through Ol Kinyei, Naboisha, Olare Orak, Motogori,
Mara North & the Mara Triangle you will see a real diversity of landscape as
you pass through desolate plains, swathes of whistling acacia, lush riverine forest
and dramatic rocky escarpments. The density and variety of wildlife in this region
is world-class with animals seen in vast numbers, and timed to coincide with
the migration, this trip offers the chance of some spectacular encounters which
will leave you speechless and provide you with endless tales and a lifetime of
treasured memories.
For more details contact:
www.bushfestival.com.au
Why we like it
The Masai Mara & Masai People
Adventurous & Adrenalin packed
Camping Out
The hosts & the hospitality
The World Class Wildlife
All prices are:
Subject to change
Quoted in USD
Excluding air travel.
Based on a min of 10 travellers
Yola Cox | 0428 443 130 | [email protected] or Ella Kiddell | 02 9327 0666 | [email protected]