ABOUT US
Wait A Little Horse Safaris offers highly personalized and specialized riding safaris tailored for experienced riders. Operated by Gerti and Philip Kusseler on the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, near South Africa’s renowned Kruger National Park, these safaris span an impressive 35,000 hectares of African wilderness and are available in 6, 8, or 10-day itineraries.
Through years of experience and training the horses are well-acclimated and remain calm in close proximity to large game. The consistently high standard of riding within each group enables participants to enjoy both exhilarating, up-close wildlife encounters and dynamic riding experiences on well-trained horses. Under Gerti's expert equestrian instruction and Philip’s more than two decades of guiding expertise, a safari with Wait A Little presents an exceptional adventure for the accomplished rider.
With small groups limited to seven or eight guests, and the dedicated personal attention of Gerti, Philip, and their team, guests are assured a memorable and enriching week. Their commitment to nature, conservation, and environmental stewardship, coupled with active participation in game reserve management, ensures an engaging and informative experience, offering valuable insights into the ongoing efforts required to safeguard endangered wildlife habitats.
THE KARONGWE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
The 8,500-hectare reserve features an array of ecosystems, including open plains, woodlands, hills, rocky outcrops, riverine areas, and gullies. Numerous rivers nurture the area's rich diversity of plants and animals. Along these waterways, you will find towering fig trees, Jackal berries, and other native plant species. The region supports a wide range of wildlife such as elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, blue wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles, bushbucks, kudus, nyalas, waterbucks, impalas, warthogs, and many bird species. Occasionally, wild dogs also pass through. Observing these animals from horseback allows for a unique, non-intrusive experience without disrupting the local flora and fauna.
THE GREATER MAKALALI GAME RESERVE
Adjacent to the Karongwe private game reserve, this 25,000-hectare private game reserve known for its wide open plains, winding rivers, and striking rocky outcrops. While its wildlife and plant life are similar to those found in Karongwe, this particular game reserve is also home to the endangered black rhino.
