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KIDS OF NATURE DIRECTORY OF USEFUL CONTACTS   

The idea behind the directory is to list places where children can connect with nature.  Campings, cottages or guesthouses must be located in settings with a good degree of wilderness, where immediate interaction with nature happens as you step out of your tent or room.

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BOTSWANA

• Tuli Wilderness Routes, Tuli Block
  Professionally guided hiking trails.
  

SOUTH AFRICA

• Baviaans Tours, Baviaanskloof Willowmore (Garden Route)
  A thrilling four-day mountain bike tour through the majestic Baviaanskloof. The average distance 55km per day. The scenery and landscapes makes this a mountain biking must. All fitness levels accommodated.
  


• Beach Horse Rides - Papiesfontein, Jeffreys Bay (Eastern Cape)
  Feel the freedom and beauty of miles of isolated unspoilt coastline on horseback. 15km trail over dunes to the river mouth from there the 6km coastline is yours to take your horse on a gallop.
  


• Bhangazi Horse Safari, St Lucia - iSimangaliso Wetland Park (KwaZulu Natal)
  Explore the wilderness on horseback. Beach, bush and game in one day. Tented safaris in the bush, privately guided. Novice and experienced riders.
  


• Cape Nature Whale Trial, Bredasdorp (Overberg)
  50km east of Bredasdorp. 56km - 5 day hiking trail. Overnight cottages. Portage service available. View dolphins and Southern Right Whales (in season) guaranteed.
  


• Dlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk, Eshowe (KwaZulu Natal)
  Experience a magical tree top walk. 10m-high, through indigenous forest canopy among amazing birdlife, to a 20m-high observation tower with spectacular views. Refreshments, crafts, picnic sites, walking trails. Wheelchair friendly.
  


• Drakensberg Excursions, Midlands Meander - Kamberg Valley (KwaZulu Natal)
  Appaloosa horses will take you into the mountains.
  


• Drifters Wild Coast Hiking/Cycling Trail, Port St Johns (Wild Coast)
  A 6 day trail package, 5 camps, 9 to 16km apart. Tented, twin, en suite accommodation. Hiking and cycling for all levels. Self-catered, but all necessary equipment supplied. Porters and guides available.
  


• Equitrailing, Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route)
  Trail by horse along a conservationist's paradise of forest and fynbos with 360 degree views. Beautifully schooled horses. The total beginner will be gladly taught en route. Many different trails available.
  


• Fynbos Horse Trails, Wellington (Western Cape)
  Guided winetasting or horse trails through the fynbos, olive groves,herb plantations and vineyards beneath the Hawequa Mountains.
  


• Hiker's Paradise, Centurion
  Provides goods, advice and services to experienced hikers, climbers, mountaineers as well as the inexperienced person who wants to brave the outdoors. To enjoy nature.
  


• Horseplay, Midlands Meander (KwaZulu Natal)
  Ever wanted to have contact with horses? Ever wanted to know what it would be like to connect with a horse? Spend a morning playing with Freisian horses and learn more than just horse sense. Tel Nr : 033-2344327
  


• Klein Parady Equestrian Centre, Bot River (Overberg)
  Scenic trail rides 1hr to 4 days - incl beach rides, mountain trails, vineyard trails - tailor made to suit you. Weekend packages, children's riding camps and teambuilding.
  


• Le Petit Karoo Ranch, Oudtshoorn (Little Karoo)
  Caves Road, Schoemanshoek near Oudtshoorn. Offers from one to three hours horse riding trails, as well as game viewing in the game reserve. Accommodation is available in bushtents, each with their own jacuzzi.
  


• Moolmanshoek Private Game Reserve, Ficksburg (Free State)
  Go on a relaxing ride by horse cart or on horseback - putting you in the middle of the game. SA's Boerperd and Endurance Arab horses are born and bred in the valley and over 300 make Moolmanshoek their home. Accommodation available.
  


• Mount Ceder, Koue Bokkeveld (Cederberg)
  Experience the tranquility of Cederberg mountains on horseback. All levels of experience welcome. Accomodation available.
  


• Noodhoek Beach Rides, Kommetjie (Western Cape)
  On offer is 2-hour guided beach rides on Noordhoek Beach. Ride on lovely scenic beach. Open seven days a week.
  


• Ocean Trails Equestrian Centre, Wild Coast Sun (KwaZulu Natal)
  Beach rides. The waves washing up onto the soft sand. Feel the warm sun on your face.
  


• Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve, Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route)
  Enjoy a 2-hour horse safari with an experienced and knowledgeable ranger. Horse safaris are open to the public and conducted twice daily.
  


• River Horse Out-rides, Hoedspruit (Mpumalanga)
  Game-viewing from horseback in a private game reserve on the Timbavati Road, Greater Kruger Park.
  


• SA Adventure Trails, Drakensberg (KwaZulu Natal)
  Slackpacking routes in the Amphitheatre and Giants Cup regions of the Drakensberg mountains. 3 to 4-day hikes along non-technical trails with a guide, luggage transfers, etc. Overnight at country lodges with full catering.
  


• Tsitsikamma Mountain Trail, Lottering Forest Station - Tsitsikamma (Garden Route)
  Rustic overnight accommodation with comfortable amenities. Spectacular mountain scenery, lush forest and colourful fynbos. The rivers and streams provide great swimming opportunities. Optional equipment porterage possible.
  


• Zarivonco Riding Stables, Hartbeespoortdam (Gauteng)
  An outdoor experience on horseback under the supervision and guidance of qualified horsemen with tame, yet well trained horses... an intimate relationship with the outdoor life during children's camps! Cell Nr : 82-4946228
  

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