Ant's Lodges - South Africa

Ant's Nest

5 star rating   29 November 2024

Sara (this is their first In The Saddle holiday) My dream South African adventure | The riding was excellent. I’m not particularly riding fit, so was mainly matched with others of the same ability. I always felt in control. The horses are very well cared for and I felt that every horse was suited to me and my ability.
The guides were very knowledgeable and tailored the rides to the group requests. They knew where to look for certain animals and we were able to get up close to many of them. The guides and volunteers were all beyond my expectations and I have learned so much about South Africa.
I asked about swimming with the horses, and they made this happen twice, which was one of my highlights.


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?

The accommodation was exceptional and the housekeeping staff were very thorough. Being woken with a pot of tea every morning was lovely, and my bed being prepared every night with a different African fable was a really lovely touch. The food was plentiful and of very good quality


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?

I’m not sure there was anything more I needed.


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

I’m totally satisfied with how my booking and payment was handled.


Do you have any other feedback for us?

I can highly recommend this holiday to anyone who wants to see African wildlife on horseback. The lodge staff, both guides, housekeeping and catering really go above and beyond to ensure that your holiday is the best it can be.
I definitely intend to return.