Pony Trekking From Malealea To Semonkong

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Pony Trekking

Pony Trekking Lesotho is one of the best countries in the world for pony trekking. The Basotho pony is the chief means of transportation in the mountainous two-thirds of this country and the best way to explore this land of few roads. Bridle paths crisscross the pristine landscape from one village or family settlement to the next. The Basotho pony is the best pony in the world for mountain travel and was highly prized during wartime. It can easily climb and descend steep, rocky paths which other breeds of horses would not attempt. The riding style in Lesotho, as in most countries

Ponytrekking From Molimo Nthuse

Ponytrekking From Molimo Nthuse Molimo Nthuse, located about an hour drive (34 mi./54km) on a a good tarred road from Maseru, is the center for pony trekking in this region. Escorted day trips to the refreshing rock pools of Qiloane Falls and other rides of up to seven days in length are offered. The ponies are well trained and a pleasure to ride. Pony treks are conducted year-round — in "swimsuit" weather in the summer as well as in cold, snowy weather in winter. Remember, the seasons are reversed from the northern hemisphere! Accommodation on overnight treks is in Basotho huts or camping

Kyle Recreational Park

Kyle Recreational Park Located twenty miles southwest of Masvingo, this 65-square-mile (169 km2) park is a great place to go horseback riding among white rhino and a variety of other game. Pony trails are led by a park ranger into the fenced wildlife section of the park. Accommodation - Tourist Class: See "Great Zimbabwe." CLASSES D & F: * National Park Lodges, some with private facilities and others without, are available. Camping: Camping and caravan sites with ablution blocks are located near the National Park office and at Sikato Bay Camp on the west bank of Lake Kyle.

Bukima (Rumangabo Station)

Bukima (Rumangabo Station) Bukima Is The Most Accessible Reserve In Zaire For Visiting Mountain Gorillas {Gorilla Gorilla Beringei). As Of This Writing, The Zunguruka Group Was The Only Group Being Visited. Another Group Was Recently Taken Over By A New Silverback And Will Require Some Time To Be Habituated. To Reach Bukima, Go North On The Goma/Rutshuru Road And Turn Off At The Park Headquarters At Rumangabo Station. You Then Hike Uphill For About 40 Minutes To Bukima Lodge White Porters Carry Your Luggage, Trekkers Usually Spend The Night, And The Following Day Hike For About 11/2 Hours Through Cultivated Land And

Sehlabathebe National Park

Sehlabathebe National Park Sehlabathebe has the highest sandstone formations (in¬cluding arches) in southern Africa. This park, situated on a high Plateau with small lakes, offers tremendous views of the teaunsberg Mountains and Natal. Sehlabathebe means "Pla-teau of the Shield" and has an average altitude of over 8000 feet 24400 m)- Three peaks, called "The Three Bushmen" (Baroa- Bararo), dominate the skyline. This small 25-square-mile (65 km2) fenced park has oribi, eland, reedbuck, wildebeest, baboons, and abundant birdlife, including the rare lammergeyer. The best time to visit Sehlabathebe for game viewing, hiking and for some of the best freshwater fishing in southern Africa

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park The major attraction of the 127-square-mile (330 km2) Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which has recently been granted national park status, is the mountain gorilla {Gorilla gorilla berengei). Over 300 mountain gorillas are known to inhabit the park. As of this writing, two groups (Mubare and Katonegere) have been habituated — and are currently being visited by tourists. Once found, visitors spend one hour with the gorillas. Other primates include chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkey, red colobus monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, L'Hoest's monkey and blue monkey. Other wildlife includes elephant, giant forest hog and duiker. Park Headquarters is based at

Djomba (Jomba) Gorilla Sanctuary

Djomba (Jomba) Gorilla Sanctuary The Djomba Gorilla Sanctuary Covers Much Of The Zaire Side Of The Virunga Mountains, Which Are Shared With Rwanda And Uganda. Here, Two Groups Of Mountain Gorillas Have Been Habitu¬ated To Man's Presence. Both Groups Are Named After Their Leader (A Silverback) And May Be Visited By Up To Six Persons Each At A Time. National Parks Guides Must Accompany Each Group. Djomba Camp Is The Base From Which Gorilla Trekking Begins. To Reach Djomba (Also Spelled Jomba), Drive About 40 Miles (65 Km) North From Goma Past Nyiragongo And Nyamu¬lagira Volcanoes. Two Miles Before Reaching Rutshuru, Turn Right And

Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla Trekking Searching for gorillas in the misty mountain air of volca¬noes can be likened to an adventurous game of "hide and seek in which the guides know where they were yesterday but must find their trail again today and follow it. Finding gorillas can almost be guaranteed for those willing to hike one to four hours or more in search of them. Each group of visitors is led by a park guide and one tracker. Porters may be hired to carry lunch, drinks, etc, and to assist anyone who may wish to return early. The search often involves climbing down into gullies,

Matobo (Matopos) National Park

Matobo (Matopos) National Park Hundreds of kopjes supporting thousands of precariously balanced rocks give the 164-square-mile (424 km2) Matobo National Park one of the most unusual landscapes in Africa. This highly underrated park is divided into two sections — a general recreational area, where pony trails are very popular, and a game reserve. Matobo National Park has the highest concentration of black eagles in the world. The reserve also contains the one of the highest concentrations of leopard in Africa; however, they are seldom seen. Other wildlife includes giraffe, zebra, civet, genet, black-backed and side-striped jackal, caracal and porcu¬pine. Birdlife includes purple-crested