Lodge based, the list of pursuits here includes riding with game (giraffe, zebra and antelope regularly spotted on the reserve), swimming the horses, polocrosse and cattle mustering (on request) - the grounds complete with a cross country jumping course. Only a three hour drive from Johannesburg and ideal for families, the lakeside property located in the heart of the malaria free Waterberg Reserve. Six nights from £1,190pp (two sharing) including accommodation, meals, most ranch activities (including riding), use of ranch facilities and tax. Excludes return transfers from Johannesburg (from £195pp), gratuities left to discretion and return flight from £879pp. Year-round departures.

It's one of the exciting guest-ranch destinations in Tripatini member Bea Villiers' post Exploring Mother Nature on Horseback Across the World.