Bernadette Kelly

‘Camping under the stars and witnessing spectacular sunsets and sunrises, I truly felt as if we were at one with Mother Nature. Wide open spaces with an ever-present mountainous backdrop, this ride was a showcase of the desert in all its contrasts. We saw giraffe and zebra, oryx and springboks, jackal and vultures. We even had a campsite visit from a pair of desert foxes. We cantered for miles and miles on flat open ground, scaled rocky precipices, climbed the luminous red dunes, and trekked across a lunar-like valley to find a green oasis on the other side. There aren’t enough adjectives to describe the mouthwatering, restaurant standard meals the chef could cook over a campfire. I asked many questions about the environment to which our guide, Andrew, never failed to impress with a detailed explanation of the role each plant, bird and animal played within the desert ecosystem. The ride was physically challenging but incredibly rewarding. It was a real adventure and an opportunity to see the desert in a way few tourists experience. For me, this ride ticked every box.’