Wanted: A bit of "hunting" AND a riding safari?

[GBR66]

Trying to combine different family ambitions into one trip for the first proper big holiday for years, and probably last as a family. Looking for any guidance on where to start. My wife wants to take our 24 yr old daughter on a riding holiday, having been to Peru and India and loved both, looking at Wyoming/Montana or Africa. I travelled a fair bit in Africa in my 20's and promised them a trip at some point.

Thinking Africa for the best chance of combining a riding safari for them and some hunting / foot safari for me as I'm 2 stone too heavy to get on the usual African horses! They're properly competent (wife evented and daughter is an amateur jockey), and I'm not after trophies (but wouldn't mind a souvenir or 2!). Worst case I'd enjoy a foot safari with a proper guide with a camera.

On the other hand what about the US, same idea?

I realise a broad ask but any bright ideas or experience?!

Thanks

 

[VSS]

I don't know about the hunting side of things, but I've seen promos for some awesome riding holidays in Argentina. Surely there must be hunting opportunities there too?

 

[GBR66]

I don't know about the hunting side of things, but I've seen promos for some awesome riding holidays in Argentina. Surely there must be hunting opportunities there too?

Thanks VSS - they had looked at Patagonia, daughter speaks Spanish, so I will investigate. Just the sort of bright idea I was looking for, but I will have to look for a plateau, don't fancy stalking the Andes these days!

 

[Jon P]

friends have been have been with Wait a little a number of times and really enjoyed it. They could probably arrange local hunting too .

Wait A Little – African Big Five Horse Safaris

 

[Bavarianbrit]

Thanks VSS - they had looked at Patagonia, daughter speaks Spanish, so I will investigate. Just the sort of bright idea I was looking for, but I will have to look for a plateau, don't fancy stalking the Andes these days!

I knocked about near Buenos Aeries in 1996 and did a little bird hunting so it is do able. Caza minor or caza Major google as a start.

 

[VSS]

Thanks VSS - they had looked at Patagonia, daughter speaks Spanish, so I will investigate. Just the sort of bright idea I was looking for, but I will have to look for a plateau, don't fancy stalking the Andes these days!

Look up on Instagram @estancias_patagonia for the horse riding. It looks absolutely beyond amazing!
And there's a few hunting outfitters advertising online too, such as

Home | Caza en Argentina

cazandoenargentina.com

Another possible destination might be Iceland. Seen some pretty awesome riding holidays advertised there, plus reindeer hunting.

 

[GBR66]

friends have been have been with Wait a little a number of times and really enjoyed it. They could probably arrange local hunting too .

Wait A Little – African Big Five Horse Safaris

Thanks Jon P I have sent them an email - again, just what I was after.

 

[Sampie Potgieter]

Dear GBR66 we at Limpopo North can assist you with this request in the majestic Waterberg region of Limpopo we offer horseback safaris, and walk in safaris guided by qualified guides to experience nature up close and personal, we can add one or two non-trophy or cull animals to your trip to make it more memorable.

Ill send you a DM.

Regards
Sampie

 

[Bo Diddley]

friends have been have been with Wait a little a number of times and really enjoyed it. They could probably arrange local hunting too .

Wait A Little – African Big Five Horse Safaris

How good would a trip like that be? Dreams are made of this sort of thing. I never had a clue this sort of package was available... I need to get out of the village more often...

 

[Sampie Potgieter]

Perfect get away for families @GBR66

 

[Chris Richardson]

Have you thought about canada ?

 

[GBR66]

Have you thought about canada ?

I haven't but I love it there, spent a fair bit of time in the Eastern Rockies 35 years ago - suggestions?

 

[Gsd99]

Have ridden here a few times with my wife - Horse Riding - Waterberg Cottages & Africamps Waterberg Glamping

Few days stay, really nice accomodation, can ride a few hours per day and local cultural trips too (there is a private predator zoo nearby with all the worlds big cats and more). Lots of hunting available nearby. Inbox me if you need more info.

Kind regards
Josh

 

[Gsd99]

There are also places to ride south of Kruger in the Malalane area which can be supplemented by driving into Kruger national park for a few days

 

[Apthorpe]

Trying to combine different family ambitions into one trip for the first proper big holiday for years, and probably last as a family. Looking for any guidance on where to start. My wife wants to take our 24 yr old daughter on a riding holiday, having been to Peru and India and loved both, looking at Wyoming/Montana or Africa. I travelled a fair bit in Africa in my 20's and promised them a trip at some point.

Thinking Africa for the best chance of combining a riding safari for them and some hunting / foot safari for me as I'm 2 stone too heavy to get on the usual African horses! They're properly competent (wife evented and daughter is an amateur jockey), and I'm not after trophies (but wouldn't mind a souvenir or 2!). Worst case I'd enjoy a foot safari with a proper guide with a camera.

On the other hand what about the US, same idea?

I realise a broad ask but any bright ideas or experience?!

Thanks

Pigsticking?

 

[kieran222]

Thanks VSS - they had looked at Patagonia, daughter speaks Spanish, so I will investigate. Just the sort of bright idea I was looking for, but I will have to look for a plateau, don't fancy stalking the Andes these days!

I have been looking at horse back hunt for red deer in Patagonia, the reds are a lot more expensive than in Scotland but it's the whole experience that you have to consider. It won't be this year as I have something else planned but my wife is interested in Patagonia, so hopefully next year.

 

[ljs]

ARU game lodges Namibia , speak to Danene she has some nice horses , she has 2 lodges tell her what you fancy, tap on some Namibia sights or trips LUXURY and Danene will sort direct so no agents etc or take a week there and somewhere else maybe in SA

 

[Sol]

One thing too consider with the states Is most outfitters that use packing and riding horses actually rent them for the season from local equine businesses, you might be able too coordinate with certian outfitters and there owners too have riding available in the unit your hunting.

Dependant on state too, the scenery Is beautiful.

 

[Dama]

Horse Safari in the Tuli - African Horse Safaris

Check out our Tuli Horse Safari in Botswana. Explore the Tuli's incredible scenery from horseback with unforgettable wildlife viewing and exciting horse riding.

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Hunting | Luxury Tented Camp | Kwalata Ranch | Tuli Block | Botswana

Please contact us for further information regarding permits or for special requests during your stay at Kwalata Ranch.

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There are several hunting ranches in the Tuli block area of Botswana, the horse safari operator should be able to put you in touch with someone local to them.

 

[kieran222]

What about Ibex in Kyrgyzstan? You would be on horseback for several hrs per day. Cost for three of you would be around £9k. Accommodation is very basic, Yurt or wooden shack, food is also very basic, wild toilets, etc, but the country side is fantastic and great hunting. You will see ibex, Marco polo, fox possibly bear (well saw several) and wolf. It does need a good level of fitness.