A Ride with ‘Horses in the Wild’: The Comedy Duo of a Zebra and a Donkey
If you’re lucky enough to experience a horseback safari in the wild, the journey is bound to be filled with unexpected moments and novel sightings. But for us, our ride with ‘Horses in the Wild’ took an entertaining twist, thanks to the unlikely duo of a zebra and a donkey—Dazzle and Mandazi.
Mandazi, with his long ears and quirky expressions, believed herself to be a zebra, and Dazzle was more than happy to have her donkey companion by her side. As we set off for our ride, we quickly realized that these two were not just entertaining to watch; they were part of the experience itself.
The Wild Stallion Zebra Drama
The ride took a fun and fascinating turn when we entered an open plain. A stallion zebra appeared out from the wild herd and immediately, he was intrigued. He was intent on getting closer—perhaps to court her, perhaps to show off his dominance.
Here’s where the comedy began. Mandazi, ever the protective best friend, wasn’t about to let any wild stallion get close to her zebra companion. He immediately chased the stallion away, braying and kicking up dust in her own donkey way.
All the wild zebra stallions seemed equally confused by the situation. Their attempts to get close to Dazzle were constantly thwarted by Mandazi, who would chase them off before they could even make a move.
As well as all this we enjoyed cantering alongside herds of wildebeest, zebras and giraffes; with the great plains of the Masai Mara as a backdrop throughout, the spectacle was fantastic. Our ride eventually came to a peaceful end at a beautiful dam where a delicious picnic breakfast was set up for us.
This ride with ‘Horses in the Wild’ wasn’t just about the beautiful plains game or the exciting canters. It was about the bond between Mandazi the donkey and Dazzle the zebra, and how their unexpected friendship brought a whole new level of joy to our ride. We couldn’t have asked for a more unique or entertaining experience, and the memory of Mandazi’s protective antics will forever bring a smile to our faces, documented here in an animated video on our instagram.
