Mozambique Horse Safari

This collection of photos documents my week spent with Mandy and Pat Retzlaff's amazing herd of horses rescued from Zimbabwe. I mostly rode Evita, the super feisty Arab mare. The horse safari is based in Vilanculos in the stunning Bazaruto Archipelago of Mozambique where riders can gallop at low tide on pristine deserted beaches, up iron rich red sand dunes, passing local fishermen villages along the way. It is the most beautiful location to swim with horses. Pat and Mandy are incredibly generous and spirited. They offer a volunteer program which is perfect to increase equine knowledge. This series is part of a photo book entitled Mozambique Horse Safari.

Nikki on Roman the cavalry horse

Evita

Going fishing

Dhow on Benguerra Island

Hungry Evita

Iron rich sand

Evita made it to the top

Mangalese villager

Mangalise dance

Mangalise dance

Mangalise children

On the way to Benguerra

Benguerra Island

Mandy and the cloud

Govuro river hut

Villagers by Sonhos

Stranded

Lonely dhow

Majestic baobab at Sonhos

Govuro River

Local Barber

Grassa Mandela's funded trade school

Villagers by Sonhos Lodge

Villagers by Sonhos Lodge