Only a 3 hour drive from Johannesburg, you will find arguably the best horse-riding in Africa. Situated on a private game reserve in the spectacular, malaria-free Waterberg region of South Africa, Ant’s offers the very best experience of the bush, either at one with wildlife on horseback, in the luxury of a privately-guided game drive or at more intimate level on foot. For almost 30 years, it has won a reputation for a homely and friendly welcome that offers guests of all ages an unforgettable adventure.
HORSE RIDING HOLIDAY IN AFRICA WITH ANTS
HORSE SAFARIS
Our herd of over 120 horses live a blissful life on our private game reserve amongst the wildlife. As the horses are seen as part of normal daily life by the other animals, our riding guests can get closer to the game than probably anywhere else in Africa. There is no such thing a typical riding day during an Ant’s horseback safari.
Get closer on horseback.
HORSEBACK SAFARISTAILOR-MADE SAFARIS
Ant Africa Safaris prides itself on making each day of your stay a memorable safari experience, to suit all ages, young or young-at-heart, for those travelling as a family, as a group of friends or as an intrepid solo traveller. You can choose your own pace, whether that is galloping through the bush on horseback alongside a herd of giraffe or viewing game in more relaxed fashion from a vehicle.
At the end of the day, enjoy magical sundowners from incredible viewpoints or take a refreshing dip in the lodge pools or your own private plunge. The beautiful selection of rooms at Ant’s Nest or Ant’s Hill each have a distinctive style providing a peaceful haven from which to enjoy your stay.
At Ant’s there is a safari for everyone, choose your own way.
YOUR EXPERIENCE12,500 Acres of Wild, Unspoiled Bushveld
PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Away from the madding crowd, you’ll find peace at Ant Africa Safaris private game reserve. Twelve distinct ecological zones span thousands of pristine acres within the malaria-free Waterberg area.
Only three hours from Johannesburg International Airport, Ant Africa Safaris is both remote yet easily accessible.


