Zambezi Horse Safari in Victoria Falls

Upon arrival, you will be collected from the airport and transferred to Ursula’s Homestead. Over tea or coffee, you will have a safety briefing and horses will be allocated according to abilities and preferences. Once you’re mounted up and orientation is finished, you set off with your guides for the start of your adventure.

The lodge is situated in Stanley and Livingstone Private Game Reserve, situated between the Zambezi and Victoria Falls National Parks. Your ride will normally begin with following last night’s elephant or rhino tracks. Your guides will impress with their abilities to read the tracks, and excitement builds as you head off through the vegetation to see what you can spot – the game is plentiful, however can be hard to spot in the denser woodland areas which adds to the thrill. Wind your way across the African wilderness, following the animal trails and possibly spotting buffalo, elephant, black rhino, impala and bushbuck amongst others.

In the evening, savour a drink around the firepit before enjoying a scrumptious dinner under the stars.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast before mounting up for a long morning ride into the Zambezi National Park. Heading for the river you will ride across diverse habitats including grasslands, forests and rivers which are the idyllic environments for scenic game viewing experiences.  Depending on the season you may see elephant, buffalo, kudu, impala, bushbuck, waterbuck, banded mongoose and warthog. But remember, no game is guaranteed – your ride is more about riding in an amazing wilderness area.

Return to Ursula’s Homestead for lunch and an hour or two of relaxation before heading out on horseback again. Perhaps you spend the afternoon on a rhino search or just enjoying the scenery. When you get back to the lodge, enjoy a cooling swim or chill in the outdoor relaxation area before dinner (option to book dinner at the Stanley Livingstone Boutique Hotel, book a private outdoor dinner, or dine at the lodge – the choice is yours)

This morning,  you’ll ride through beautiful landscapes with lovely sand tracks and wide grassy areas, which are calling out for long canters and faster riding. Traverse rugged hills with stunning views and open vleis bordered by magnificent trees.

After brunch, transfer to Victoria Falls town and explore the rainforests and the wonders of the Falls themselves. You can also book a variety of exciting activities such as Helicopter flips, canopy tours, bungee jumping or sunset cruises.  This evening, take a game drive in this wonderful private game reserve and end the night with a bush dinner– a day to remember!

Rising with the sun you will head out to meet the horses for a long morning ride through beautiful scenery, keeping an eye out for game. After returning to the lodge for brunch and a quick shower, you will bid a sad farewell to your faithful steed and guides, before being transferred back to the airport for your flight out.