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Escape the Ordinary: A Day On An African Horse Safari
An African horse safari was an exhilarating adventure! I want to share what a typical day on a horse safari is like based on my experience in Botswana. While this could vary by destination, or camp, this is what I experienced. Mornings on an African horse safari The day starts early – that’s true of safaris in general though! Around 6a.m., you get a wake up call with coffee or tea brought to your tent. Breakfast was ready at 6:30a.m. We had boiled eggs, cereal, juices, toast, jams, and other spreads. You would come to breakfast dressed in your riding…
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Get Ready to Explore Botswana’s Natural Beauty
Why visit Botswana? Botswana is an amazing safari destination and the Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its healthy elephant population. There were herds everywhere, sometimes groups were 40+ individuals! I could see them from my tent or from the plane flying to camp! Up close unique encounters is something I was what I really looking for from this trip. Here are some things you should know as you start planning your trip. Botswana landscape: Kalahari Desert covers over 70% of Botswana, and includes some of the top attractions like Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Chobe…
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The Ultimate Adventure: Horse Riding Vacations
Horse riding vacations are a great way to up the adventure while traveling. It gives you a very different experience in nature and wildlife oriented destinations. I grew up as an animal lover, I had lots of pets. My older sister also loved horses and took lessons, my interest built up from there. I took lessons and competed in jumping. While I no longer compete, I take lessons because it allows me to be around horses and ride on a regular basis. There are lots of things to consider about horse riding vacations, I’ll break down a lot of that…
