Gondwana-Collection-Logo
Gondwana-Collection-Logo
  • Explore
    • Experience Namibia
    • Outdoor Activities
    • Gondwana Membership
    • Value Vouchers
    • Birding in Namibia
  • Travel Offers
    • Lodges & Camps
    • Accommodation Map
    • Travel & Safaris
    • Car Rental
    • Promotions
    • Corporate
    • Events
  • News & Blog
    • News
    • Blog
  • About us
    • About Us
    • Sustainability
    • Gondwana Care Trust
    • Careers
    • Partners
    • Investors
  • Agent Portal
    • No Login Required
  • Contact us
    • Get in Touch
    • Visa Info
  • Book Now
Hit enter to search or ESC to close
  • Menu Item 1
    • Sub-menu Item 1
      • Another Item
    • Sub-menu Item 2
  • Menu Item 2
    • Yet Another Item
  • Menu Item 3
  • Menu Item 4

Gondwana Collection Namibia , mule , gondwana , gondwana canyon park , grenspos , Canon Mule Station , mules , mule breeding , Poll

Why can Mule Stallions not reproduce?

By Bernd Grahl
July 25, 2011

mule1-2

Ten mule foals are romping around the paddock at Grenspos, the mule breeding and training station in Gondwana Cañon Park. Another ten youngsters are being trained here until up to the age of three years for the trekking tours of Mule Trails Namibia. Mules make ideal trekking companions since they combine the good qualities of horse (mother) and donkey (father): they are tireless, surefooted, smart and patient.

 

Breeding was so successful during the past years that Mule Trails Namibia is very well equipped by now. Apart from the young animals at Grenspos there are another 20 mules at the Cañon Mule Station which have finished their training and accompany the tours.

 

Since mules reach an age of some 50 years, the next generation is secured for some time to come. The six breeding mares (horses) will soon move to their new home at the Cañon Roadhouse, where they will be available for horseback excursions. The stud’s only donkey stallion returns to his previous owner. Mules have to be bred from horses (mare) and donkeys (stallion) because – like all animals with parents from different species – mules are unable to reproduce.

 

The 20 'working' mules at the Cañon Mule Station are on holiday at the moment because hiking tours in the Fish River Canyon are only conducted during the cooler months of the year, from 15 April until 15 September.

 

Book your Mule Trail today!

To read more about Mules click here

All posts
About Author
Bernd Grahl

You might also like
A Symphony of Talent Joins Gondwana Collection Namibia
A Symphony of Talent Joins Gondwana Collection Namibia
July 25, 2011
A Day Trip to Okapuka Safari Lodge
A Day Trip to Okapuka Safari Lodge
July 25, 2011
Sossusvlei - A Must-See Destination in the Namib Desert
Sossusvlei - A Must-See Destination in the Namib Desert
July 25, 2011
SUBMIT YOUR COMMENT
Gondwana-Collection-Logo-Footer-1

Gondwana Collection Namibia (Pty) Ltd | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance | Terms & Conditions | Health & Safety

Subscribe Now

Stay up-to-date with our monthly Newsletter.

  • Book Now
  • Lodges & Camps
  • Safaris & Travel
  • Car Rental
  • Good To Know
  • Gondwana Care Trust
  • Your Local Travel Guide
  • Contact us
  • The Gondwana Card
  • Share Trading
  • Reservations
Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved.