The blue wildebeest continue their grunting communications. White rhino push through untamed landscapes, drifting between open grassland and thick bush, unperturbed. Very rare sable and roan antelope seek out fresh pasture without a second thought.

The gentle thud of horse’s hooves on soft sand does little to disturb the game species habituated to this equine presence. It means riders can get much closer to the animals inhabiting this private game reserve in South Africa’s Limpopo Province than is ever possible with a game drive.