Active experiences

Feel like a cowboy from the region, horse riding a nature reserve near Hacienda Bambusa. There amidst beautiful landscapes, an experienced rider will guide you through a wide forest reforested with native tree species, a pineapple crop and some streams, along the way you will also find cattle and impressive buffaloes. This experience will ensure very funny moments during calm landscapes and narrow paths surrounded by lush trees. Al fresco rustic lunch at the end of the activity. Round trip transfer to Hacienda Bambusa included (around 25min each way)

One can often miss the details of the bush—a leopard track in the sand; a rare bird call; or a unique flower—when bumbling in a vehicle. Guided walks are a fantastic way to explore the Waterberg area, with its soaring massif and rolling plains. These can be in the form of a gentle stroll to identify insects and birds - or spot a porcupine quill, track animals through the bush, or learn the medicinal properties of various trees and plants. If you're in the area, your expert guide may take you to see the gallery of San rock paintings dating back thousands of years. Return to camp for a hearty brunch!

Experience the Garden Route National Park's restless breakers, rocky coastline and indigenous forest, its magical world of marine life. Meet the Knysna seahorse, Brenton blue butterfly or colourful Knysna turaco. Walk on the beach, go canoeing on rivers and fresh-water lakes or head for the hills on foot or on your mountain bike.

Today’s trek will take us to the ultimate reward for our efforts – the breathtaking view over Quilotoa Crater. Be sure to fuel up with a good breakfast, as today’s hike will take 5-7 hours and climb just over 1,000 meters! The views along our trek are simply gorgeous – panoramas of the Andes that you will remember long after your trip along with charming villages and friendly locals. As we reach the Crater lip, you will be astonished by its vastness and beauty. E cuador’s westernmost volcano, Quilotoa’s Crater is 3 km wide and its lake is more than 250 meters deep! You will have plenty of time to enjoy the views before we head back to Quito. Time 5-7 hours Distance: 11.4 kms / 7.1 mi Ascent: 1003 m / 3291 ft Descent: 1003 m / 3291 ft Min Elevation: 2992 m / 9815 ft Max Elevation: 3894 m / 12777 ft