Monday 17 March 2014

Riding at Ant's Nest in the Waterberg, South Africa



Ant's Nest ~ photo: Sophie Neville

What is it about Ant'sNest?  Why would you want to go there? Well...

Ant's Nest ~ photo: Sophie Neville

If you are a rider they have horses. Lovely horses. 

Ant's Nest in the Waterberg, South Africa ~ photo: Sophie Neville

Those that don't ride can have a lot of fun game viewing,

Ant's Nest in the Waterberg, South Africa ~ photo: Sophie Neville

indeed, a very exciting time going out with the game vet.


Ant's Nest in the Waterberg, South Africa ~ photo: Sophie Neville

Whilst they the game scouts are mounted,

Ant's Nest in the Waterberg, South Africa ~ photo: Sophie Neville

the vet flies over the game reserve using a dart gun,

Ant's Hill in the Waterberg, South Africa ~ photo: Sophie Neville

to anesthetize, later tending any injured or sick animals.

Ant's Nest in the Waterberg, South Africa ~ photo: Sophie Neville

Led by knowledgeable game rangers,

Ant's Nest in the Waterberg, South Africa ~ photo: Sophie Neville

the riding can be enjoyed by 

Ant's Nest in the Waterberg, South Africa ~ photo: Sophie Neville

both experienced riders and novices.

Ant's Nest in the Waterberg, South Africa ~ photo: Sophie Neville

We loved the lodge,



ate well, enjoyed the pool

Ant's Nest in the Waterberg, South Africa ~ photo: Sophie Neville

and gathering for afternoon tea.

Ant's Nest in the Waterberg, South Africa ~ photo: Sophie Neville

But what enchanted me most of all were the mongooses.
They have tame ones.

Sophie Neville with a banded mongoose


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