Ant's Lodges - South Africa

Game census

5 star rating   9 June 2024

Bob who has been on 12 In The Saddle rides. Just wow! | The horses at Ants are all amazing! I have ridden a few of them now and they are a mixed bag of breeds but all safe and sound.
I had Mapula every day and although a bit smaller than I like, she was an absolute star even when the helicopter landed next to us!
The care by Amanda and the team is second to none.


The Riding

How well were you matched with the right horse for your ability?
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How would you rate the variety of riding, pace or terrain?
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How would you rate the overall standard of the horses, tack and stables?
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The Accommodation

How would you rate your room(s) for comfort and facilities?
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How would you rate the standard of the food?
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Do you have any comments about the accommodation and food?

I love MY room! Double Davidson.
Always spotless.

As a veggie, I am always well catered for.

The house wine is very good too.


Before Your Holiday

Did you have all of the information you needed to:

Plan and prepare for your holiday?
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Feel comfortable about your transfers and what to expect?
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How could we improve the quality of pre-holiday information that we send?

Although we have never met, myself and Becky have become so friendly.
Everyone is friendly and helpful at ITS but due to my multiple returns to Ants, Becky is on speed dial!
Down to earth, professional and very efficient.
Also thanks to Taryn who always seems genuinely pleased to see me!
[Becky from In The Saddle replies: Thank you for your lovely feedback Bob, I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your census adventure and it's not long to wait now until your return in Feb :)]


How could we improve the way we handled your booking and payment?

In no way.
All very user friendly.


Do you have any other feedback for us?

Five times in 18 months; need I say more?
Ants has become part of my life.
Everything, the team, horses, accommodation, food, wine, shop, the care for the horses and wildlife is truly amazing.
The vet, Paul and his wife Leanne are an absolute inspiration.
But everyone plays their part and I'm so upset when I say goodbye. So thank you also for the excellent admin, cleaning and gardening.
A hot tub would be lovely but apart from that, please don't change anything.
See you in February. Bob x