We will meet the back-up vehicle for a picnic lunch, served on the banks of the Zambezi, or at Batoka Gorge, while. In the afternoon we will explore the magnificent Batoka Gorge and ride across ancient teak-forested dunes, up the Masuie River. By late afternoon we will reach the waterholes below Mungongo Lodge in time to watch zebra and other species move down for their evening drink. After an exhilarating gallop through the Panda Masuie Forest we will arrive in camp.  

The evening may be spent relaxing by the fire reminiscing over the days events or on a night drive, for the opportunity to see those nocturnal animals rarely seen by day. This will be a long day’s ride. Night spent at Mungongo Lodge.

DAY 2 We will have a more leisurely ride on the second day - leaving Mungongo Camp after breakfast. Although we will not be riding for so long - there will be plenty of opportunities for long canters through teak forests before descending on to the magnificent vleis and valleys the estate vleis tracking zebra, giraffe and elephant. After lunch and a rest in Camp, we will set out in the late afternoon to continue our explorations of this varied game area returning to camp for a night drive and dinner.

DAY 3

Today we will set out early again for a last ride down the sweeping escarpment of Munongo lodge, across its vleis towards the hills and treak forested dunes of Zambezi National Park,

We will arrive at the stables by late morning and transfer to your next destination. If  you are transferring directly to the airport, we may choose to spend the morning on a final ride out at Munongo. 

Riding Ability – Clients on multi day trips should be comfortable at all paces, capable of controlling their own horse and able to gallop out of awkward situations. There is a weight limit of 95kgs for full day and multi day rides. However one or two horses are available for heavier clients, by arrangement. 

Types of Horses – Anglo Arab, Thoroughbred, Cleveland Bay-and-Thoroughbred – and some bush ponies. These are not riding school ponies, all horses are very light mouthed, responsive, fit and in good condition. There are different horses and ponies for novice, intermediate and experienced riders, ranging from 14-17hh. 

Tack Australian Stock Saddles, with a choice of McClellan and general purpose saddles. Clients may request the type of saddle they prefer-Mainly snaffle bridles. 

Guides- All rides are accompanied by a licensed guide and a tracker both of whom have proven experience in handling dangerous game situations successfully. Guides have a genuine work experience in the horse and safari industry ranging from 6 to 20 years. They are knowledgeable and dedicated and truly enjoy their work and their horses. Alison herself has been guiding horse safaris for 14 years and personally guides most  longer trips.

The Terrain – Varied – from the rolling Kalahari sand dunes and dramatic escarpments of the teak forests, to Mopane Woodland, the cool shady Riverine forest along the Zambezi and the dramatic hills and ravines of Batoka gorge, with a birds eye view of the rapids below Victoria Falls. There are plenty of opportunities to canter  – game permitting. 

The Game – This is an area where you and your horse can stand in the middle of a herd of browsing Kudu. Elephant sightings are guaranteed for most of the year round. Wild Dog may be seen during the rains.

The area immediately around the stables is very densely populated with a variety of game, all species of which can be approached very closely. Apart from the above species, animals generally seen on Novice and Experienced rides include buffalo, impala, warthog, waterbuck, bush buck, various small antelope and mammals, side striped jackal, and Python. The varied habitat also supports a wide variety of birds. Giraffe, zebra and Sable may be seen on longer rides. Leopard sign and sometimes leopards may be seen. We tend to avoid lion. 

Please note that daypacks can become uncomfortable and large cameras and video cameras are likely to break and are a pain in the neck to carry. Binoculars are only necessary in camp. Clients booked on multi day rides should consult the list below.