Zambia Horse Safaris - Guides & Riding
Guides
 Guides consist of Steven Rufus who is an experienced horseman and was an advanced open eventer in RSA . He has lectured in equine studies, and is a registered farrier. Having grown up with horses in Matopos National Park in Zimbabwe he has a wealth of experience with Big Game and is considered to be one of the foremost horse guides in the industry today. Fourteen years ago he established Limpopo Valley Horse Safaris in Botswana. Prior to this, with his wife Lucy they established and ran South Africa Horseback Safaris in Songimvelo Game Reserve RSA which quickly became a top International destination.
Gerry van der Westhuizen is our other guide who has an impressive resume in terms of horse safari guiding in Africa. Having previously worked in Botswana and RSA and conducted walking safaris in Zambia he comes with an obvious passion for horses and the bush which is enthusiastically transmitted to all guests.
For the Kafue Horse Safari you should be competent at walk, trot, canter and gallop. This ride is for intermediate and advanced riders only. As we are riding in areas of dangerous game all riders should have an independent seat and be secure in the saddle should they need to react quickly if a situation arises. The riding is challenging and fast with long canters and gallops where terrain allows, some steep climbs and descents, river crossings and diverse terrain to cross. It is not suitable for nervous riders.
All riders will have to pass an assessment before taking part in a safari.
Children
 Competent teenagers aged 12 years and over are accepted on the safaris.
All children under the age of 18 years must wear a hard hat when riding
Please note that KHS has the right to dismount clients at any time should the booking information prove to be inaccurate or the client is causing a danger either to the group, horses or themselves. You are not entitled to any refund should this situation occur.
- The tack is South African stock saddles designed for comfort and long hours in the saddle. Pelham bridles are used for control, although you will normally ride on a loose rein
- There is a weight limit of 16 stone / 100 kg / 220 lb
- Clients over 60 years should have written confirmation from their doctor that they are fit for the ride and that there are no medical conditions of which the guide should be aware.
- The lodge can take a maximum of 12 guests at any one time but there is a maximum of 8 guests per riding group. Two groups will be lead should the numbers be more than 8 at any one time.
- Minimum of 2 guests per safari
- All clients will be required to sign an indemnity prior to riding
- We recommend the usage of a hard hat. Many insurance companies will not insure your holiday unless you are wearing a hard hat or safety helmet whilst in the saddle. It is your responsibility to provide your own properly fitted hard hat or safety helmet. We can not accept any liability whatsoever for injuries sustained as a result of ignoring this advice.
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