Ant's Bushwillow Safari - South Africa

Ant's Bushwillow Safari

5 star rating   15 November 2025

Catherine who has been on 3 In The Saddle rides. A fantastic holiday, brilliant horses, lots of game, great guides and hosts. | I had been a bit nervous prior to going on the holiday as I'm used to just riding my own steady Welsh cob. But I needn't have worried, the horses were brilliant. I started off on something slow and steady. The guides were very good at checking if we were happy with our horses (which I always was) and with my feedback they gradually progressed me on to slightly more forward going horses. I always felt very safe and comfortable, which was the priority for me.


The Riding

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The Accommodation

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We stayed at both Bush Willow and Ant's Nest so it was interesting to see the contrast between the 2 in terms of accomodation and location. I loved the views at Bush Willow and the fact that the horses could come right up to the lodge and almost on to the verandah of the room. I loved being able to open the doors in the morning and drink my coffee looking at the view. Ant's nest felt more cosy. I was very impressed with the food at both reserves, especially the beef fillet at Bush Willow!


Before Your Holiday

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Plan and prepare for your holiday?
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It was all brilliant. I can't think of any way it could be improved. It felt very personal, so I was reassured that you had everything sorted and I was treated as an individual.


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

None. All very simple and straightforward.


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