Ant's Lodges Traveller Reviews

At very short notice, In The Saddle organised a horse safari in South Africa for my Godchild's birthday present. Our travel went smoothly and, within hours of arriving, we were riding through the bush, looking at giraffe and zebra that were so close, we could almost touch them. Over the following days, as we rode different horses and visited different parts of the bush, we learned the calls and names of many of the local birds, and became borderline competent at identifying many of the local antelopes and other wildlife. We had a magical time that my Godchild and I will remember for the rest of our lives.

I've ridden in many countries with In The Saddle over the past 25 years - their organisation skills and efficiency are unparalleled and, importantly for this sort of holiday, they always ensure the safety and comfort of the horses that are so central to the holiday experience.

The game Census week at Ants Nest and Ants Hill is surely a unique opportunity to experience game from horseback. Having the chance to assist with game capture and relocation was a privilege. The accommodation and the food were of a consistently high standard and the staff were very enthusiastic and endeavoured to ensure that all guests had an enjoyable experience.

In the Saddle provided very comprehensive information about the trip. The member of staff who I was dealing with had visited the location and participated in the activities available so was very well equipped to discuss any queries which I had before I booked.

I would recommend this riding safari most highly. We were a group of mixed riding ability and were very well catered for in all departments. The horses, food, accomodation, game-viewing and staff were all excellent and the whole holiday was tailored to suit us.

I have had several riding holidays but hadn't booked with In the Saddle before. They were very helpful and efficient and we shall definitely be using them again.

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A great experience from start to finish, the staff were brilliant we were looked after like royalty. The guides on the rides were very knowledgeable and made the rides interesting and fun. The riding experience was amazing with game viewings every day. Just magical

Very helpful would always answer any questions or worries I had about the holiday. The information they provided was excellent and very accurate. Amazing

Ants Nest is out of this world. The staff (every single one of them) are so professional and friendly and they go out of their way to look after every guest. The horses are incredible - they are all fit and very happy in their job and there is literally a horse to suit every rider and the team take great care to match horse with rider.

Very professional and efficient and helpful

In the Saddle arranged our holiday (group of 4 friends) at Ants Nest and Ants Hill. Great horses, wonderful people, fantastic food, gorgeous accommodation and stunning wildlife. Highly recommended.

In the Saddle are experienced in organising the type of holiday we enjoy. They offer a personal service and communication is excellent.

I did a trail riding holiday along the Wild Coast in South Africa and then spent a week doing a horse riding safari at Ants Lodges

In The Saddle are an excellent tour operator. They have organised numerous horse riding holidays for me and they have always been excellent with no hitches

lovely horses, food, luxury accommodation. The animals, food and made to feel so welcome by Ants Hill and Nest.

Totally professional and spot on with the information I received.

A wonderful place, everything was perfect, accommodation, horses, food, people

In the Saddle give me the confidence to undertake these trips, professional, friendly and most importantly I trust them

Smoothly planned holiday made for a most enjoyable holiday

I can always trust In The Saddle to deliver a holiday where the welfare of the horses is excellent. Also the accommodation is perfectly matched to your requirements

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