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Ant's Nest and Ant's Hill Riding

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In the malaria free Waterberg region, two privately owned properties share a game reserve. Ant’s Hill and Ant’s Nest riding are safe for families with adults and children.  Horseback riding is one of the many activities available and therefore is suitable for non-riders as well. 

There are about 40 horses ranging from 14.2hh and 16.2 hh featuring breeds of thoroughbreds and Arab-Boerperd.  And for the children there are some small ponies.  The horses are well trained, fit, reliable, and offers something for everyone.  Pace is as you desire from fast to relaxed making this safari much more relaxed than that of a five day horseback safari.

Ant’s Hill and Ant’s Nest offer wonderful lodging facilities, which are beautifully decorated with a classic African atmosphere. Ant’s Hill, can accommodate up to 12 people and offers a level of sophistication with spacious rooms.  Ant’s Nest which features six rooms is more of a family style home which is great for family and or friends.  Both facilities feature swimming pools and have game drives, mountain bike riding, bird watching, walks and bird watching available to keep the non-riders busy.

 

Ant's Nest and Ant's Hill Riding - Fact Box

 

Horse type

  Thoroughbreds, Arab-Boerperd crosses
     
Saddles used  

English and McClellan saddles

     
Maximum number  

10 riders

     
Hours in the saddle per day   To suit
     
Standard of riding required   Any, from complete beginner to advanced
     
Children accepted?  

5+, depending on experience

     
When to go?  

All year

     
Non-riders welcome?   Yes
     
Activities other than riding   Game drives, guided walks, massages and swimming

Ant's Nest and Ant's Hill Riding Safaris – A Personal View

Ant's Hill and Ant's Nest offer horse riding safaris in the malaria free Waterberg with fit, reliable and responsive horses, providing a choice for both for the professional rider and the absolute beginner. They have a string of over 40 horses which are made up of big thoroughbreds and Arab-boerperd crosses and include some fabulous children’s ponies. During my short stay here, I managed to get out for a superb morning game ride . We got very close to sable and lots of other antelope and had a few fast canters along open sandy tracks, with a magnificent guide. The hosts at Ant's encourage everyone to try the riding safaris and many guests go home hooked...even if they've never ridden before!

Jo Gordon, one of Aardvark Safaris' riding holiday specialists