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Horseback Riding Tours
We are located on a 2000 hectare Bushveld property, owned by the Sandford community trust. Horse Whispers is a company that offers a wide variety of horse trails. The well-being and future of these horses is dependent on the income from horse trails and donations. Most of these horses came from foster homes and were field horses fairly familiar to human interaction, some did not trust humans at all and others had no understanding of personal space.The training of these horses consisted of halter work, trusting and respecting humans, desensitization exercises, groundwork, preparing for a rider, backing and riding away with a safe, confident horse! Today, these horses able to play a significant role in brighting the lives of underprivileged children. The program teach more than just riding; children develop life skills such as self-confidence, responsibility and discipline – and can have a positive impact on academic performance too. Join us for an unforgettable horse riding experience through the Hazyview bushveld with an en-route stop to meet 6 majestic African Elephants.Or go on a breathtaking ride alongside the river and through the hills leads to an idyllic picnic site in a secluded valley. Enjoy your lunch in the shaded canopy provided by the indigenous Matumi trees. Participate in a cattle drive which is a cattle round up on the Sandford Reserve, where a small number of cattle are located and gathered and moved to the nearest water source. The cattle are moved at a walk, any faster than a walk and you run the fat off them, most unwelcomed by any farmer. There is some faster work occasionally to retrieve runaways. We also offer 30 min, one hour and two hour bush outrides.
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  • Lorenzo D
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful experience! My wife and I felt honoured to meet the mighty gentle-giant Tembo. We just want to thank the team of care-givers and staff for the opportunity to interact with the elephants. We could see and understand the respect and love from the staff for each and every elephant. The elephants also looked very relaxed and content to allow us so close. Truly incredible. Must see!
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Love2travelhere
    San Diego, CA102 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don't miss this up-close encounter with elephants. They are so intelligent. We visited twice. The head keeper said Tambo showed that he recognized us by our scent on the second visit. They know the names of their keepers and can execute 90+ commands! They are rescued elephants living in a huge sanctuary and cared for by skilled keepers.
    Written 18 September 2023
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  • Bella
    Standerton, South Africa1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow is kind of an understatement. This place is unbelievable. Definitely a bucket list check. A big thanks to Conrad for the tour. We learned a lot.The close-up encounter with the crocs were definitely my favorite. Got a new love for crocs. Can't wait to go again.
    Written 9 November 2023
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  • Marrels88
    Malelane, South Africa89 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    There is a wide variety of animals and the animals are well looked after. It was a wonderful experience!
    The children enjoyed it thoroughly and learned alot about the different kind of species.
    Written 5 July 2023
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  • AngiSouthAfrica
    Greater Johannesburg, South Africa30 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Like all Kruger Park gates Phabeni Gate can be very busy early in the mornings of peak dates (weekends and public/school holidays. Our experience is that the staff are always cheerful and helpful--we carry Wild Cards which simplify the entry processes by not involving cash transactions. On many occasions we have encountered our first animals within a few kilometres of the gate but do remember that you are visiting their home so the animals be visible when they, and you, are in the same place--they are not there at your commend.
    Written 4 October 2021
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  • Terri K
    22 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was one of three cultural villages we visited. Each was very different, and interesting in its own way. We were able to speak (through an interpreter) with the chief and the Sangoma. As we were the only ones there, we could ask quite a few questions, and were able to clear up some misconceptions we had heard. The Sangoma showed us her medicines, and most of them actually have crossover into Western medicine. She also clearly indicated that people who are ill beyond her expertise are sent to the hospital. We learned a lot.
    Written 27 December 2019
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  • Faruk Waja
    Hazyview, South Africa31 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    With over 25 unique shops and restaurants, Perry’s Bridge Trading Post & Tourism Centre has a unique shopping, dining & adventure experience in the heart of Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Africa. There is also a craft market on Saturdays.
    Written 8 March 2024
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  • Kassy K
    Killarney, Australia22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mike was the Safari Guide.. wonderful, very experienced and extremely knowledgable.. he took time for people to take photos, explained the whys of everything. We saw Hippos in the water, many giraffe, alot of kudo and antelope, Elephants, many different animals. Early morning Safari is probably better than Sunset, but the sunset there is amazing. Recommended to take this Safari..
    Written 30 August 2022
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  • Shona
    Brisbane, Australia31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Another wonderful visit to Horse Whispers with a large group of young children.
    The staff were professional and very kind and helpful.
    We were lucky enough to have 8 horses to ride and they were so soft and gentle natured and well looked after.
    Written 9 March 2024
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