Ride Reports

The Tuli Safari is something that isn’t and absolutely cannot be replicated anywhere else. You journey on horseback through the unfenced, privately owned and protected Mashatu Game Reserve.

There is a wide variety of horses to choose from, each with their own personality and quirks. I rode two horses during my stay – Kiki and Arwen – who I adored and wish I could have brought home with me! They were forward going, fun to ride and so relaxed around game due to grazing out on the plains.

What I really loved about Ol Donyo was that everything is completely tailored to each guest. You can choose exactly what you’d like to do at what time and for how long which makes it the perfect luxury safari.

I found Velani Country Hotel to be a relaxing place for all. The choice of riding programmes means that all levels of rider ability can have a good time, and non-riders can sit back and enjoy the hotel too.

Read ITS guest Sophie’s journal from her trip in May 2023 – this is a real off-grid expedition for adventurous souls only.

In the space of 7 nights I ticked off each and every member of Africa’s Big 5, plus countless other game and bird species – and trust me when I say that there’s not many places where you can do that easily within one week, especially whilst on horseback.

The Mediterranean Trail is a fun trail for fit and experienced riders. You ride forward going horses for long distances often at a good pace. You get you stay in charming rural guesthouses and hotels, and will learn lots about the Catalan culture which makes this area so different from the rest of Spain.

This trails you through some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery on Sicily. You ride across the Nebrodi mountain range on a journey towards the final destination – Mt Etna. On your way, enjoy some wonderful food and special accommodation whilst riding lovely, well trained horses.

These itineraries are perfect for riders who appreciate polite, well-schooled horses while being lead through the mountains by an experienced guide.

I had read much about Costa Rica being one of the most biodiverse countries to be found in the World. This rugged, rainforested Central American country didn’t let me down

This ride is suitable to fit riders who enjoy riding forward going horses.

I hadn’t appreciated that over 80% on Montenegro is made up of mountains, and it was within this dramatic scenery that we rode for 4 days.

I absolutely loved riding the Peruvian Pasos! The gaucho games were also so much fun and I was able to relive my mounted games days.

This is a real off-grid adventure, which takes you from the virgin steppes of Argentina, through the vast mountain chain of the Andes and into the verdant Valdivian forests of Chile.

Riding along the coast of the Mitre Peninsula in Argentina, this journey takes you from civilisation to the End of The World. This is a trail ride where you must be ready to forgo everyday comforts for basic facilities, but the rewards are more than worth it.

I love travelling to new places and when the chance came to visit Greenland with our exploratory ride, I have to admit I jumped at it. I have trawled through my pictures and memories, of which there are many, and hopefully you will get a flavour of this wonderful country from my blog.

Pedro and his wife Anabel the owners and guides are very knowledgeable about the region