Polo in the morning, game drives in the afternoon. At Sparta Polo Club you get the chukkas and the wildlife in one neat package. The week is all inclusive: daily chukkas, stick and ball sessions, and usually a weekend long tournament to finish, with outside players rolling in for the fun. First timers and pros alike, all levels welcome.
This is a private, family run setup hosted by Luke Barnard, a professional with national polo and dressage honours and deep roots in the land. Over fifty horses in the stable, and Luke has a serious knack for matching guest to horse. He stays close to the riding all week, offering tips, refining technique, running proper safety briefings. Local riders, trackers, and chefs round out the team.
You sleep at the Rietfontein Manor House, a beautifully restored 1800s estate. Free-roaming wildlife on the doorstep. Morning coffee with springbok outside, fire pit under the stars, pool dips while giraffes wander past. Hand-crafted meals, fireside evenings, the soul of the land with the ease of luxury.
BEST FOR: Polo dreamers, bush romantics, and luxury seekers who like their wildlife close and their horses closer.
RATE: $350 per day with 6, 7 and 10 day options