Riding in South Africa - A Whole World
in One Country
With a thriving equestrian culture from Johannesburg to Cape Town, South Africa is a melting pot not only of cultures, but of landscapes, histories, traditions, and experiences. Few other destinations have so much diversity to offer, both in scenery and incredible riding activities. From the misty peaks of the Drakensberg mountains to the white sand beaches along the Indian Ocean to the arid Karoo desert, the lush bushveld to the verdant winelands, every corner of the country sparkles with the kind beauty that is best explored on horseback.
From jumping to dressage, trail riding to natural horsemanship, there is something here for everyone. All of our itineraries can be customized, personalized, and combined to create your dream trip!
Cape Town & the Winelands
A visit to South Africa wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the “Mother City.” Take in sweeping views from atop Table Mountain, enjoy exquisite seafood in the historic V&A Waterfront, explore the Cape Peninsula, and relax on white sand beaches. Sip a variety of vintages while exploring the Cape Winelands, savoring the pairing of wine and history that has contributed to this world-renowned wine region. Between the scenery, the hospitality, and the cuisine, you will never want to leave!
Cape Town & Winelands
Location: Cape Town
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Accommodation: Hotel 3/4*
Dates: Flexible dates year-round
Riding Level: All levels welcome
Guided tours of Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula, visiting penguins and seals along the coast, and riding with wine tasting in the Cape Winelands.
Cape Gourmet Wine Trail
Location: Cape Winelands
Duration: 4-6 days
Accommodation: Hotel 3/4*
Dates: Flexible
Riding Level: Intermediate+
An unforgettable journey through all the most scenic trails, delicious gourmet meals, and world-renowned wines the Cape Winelands have to offer.
Horseback Safaris
The thrill of riding alongside wildlife in Africa will take your breath away. Enjoy rhinos, elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, zebras, giraffe, wildebeest, antelope, hippos, and many more, abundant in their natural habitat. Kruger National Park is South Africa's oldest national park, and one of Africa’s largest game reserves, home to hundreds of species of wildlife, but there are many areas throughout the country which offer incredible wildlife experiences and the opportunity to discover the African bush.
Kruger Big 5 Safari
Location: Kruger/Limpopo region
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Accommodation: Luxury camps
Dates: Set dates
Riding Level: Intermediate+
Discover some of Africa’s most beautiful and precious wildlife in the Greater Kruger Area, riding between spectacular camps.
Kruger Nkomazi Safari
Location: Nkomazi Game Reserve UNESCO World Heritage Site
Duration: 3-6 days
Accommodation: Luxury lodge
Dates: Flexible dates
Riding Level: Intermediate+
Enjoy flexible stays on a private game reserve with tailor-made horseback safaris.
Waterberg Riding Safari
Season: year-round
Duration: 4 days/3 nights
5 days/4 nights
8 days / 7 nights
Riding Level: all levels welcome
(non-riding option also available)
Ride alongside zebras, giraffe, antelope, hippos, and other non-predatory animals, making this a very safe safari, a great trip for families, groups, or solo riders. Swim with horses, try polocrosse or cross-country jumping.
African Explorer Safari South Africa + Botswana
Location: South Africa & Botswana
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Accommodation: Permanent camps
Dates: Set dates year-round
Riding Level: Intermediate+
This unique safari allows riders to experience riding with wildlife and the diverse terrain of both Botswana and South Africa.
African Explorer 1
4 nights SA + 3 nights Botswana
African Explorer 2
3 nights SA + 4 nights Botswana
Beautiful Beaches
The beauty of South Africa’s beaches is world-renowned, and the Wild Coast stands out even among the world’s best beaches.
Wild Coast Trail
Location: Wild Coast, South Africa
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Accommodation: Hotel 3/4*
Dates: Set dates
Riding Level: Intermediate+
Explore the rugged, unspoiled natural beauty of the Wild Coast. Miles and miles of empty beaches, remote rural villages, spectacular countryside and fantastic riding!
Wild Coast Beach Break
Location: Wild Coast, South Africa
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Accommodation: Hotel 3/4*
Dates: Set dates
Riding Level: Intermediate+
An abbreviated, but no less scenic or exciting version of the Wild Coast Trail, traversing the same wild, untouched natural splendor of the Wild Coast.
Foxhunting
Ride cross-country to the music of hounds in the misty morning, and enjoy the fellowship shared by foxhunters worldwide. Foxhunt with the Cape Hunt near the Mother City, or with the Rand Hunt Club, based in Kyalami, the heart of South Africa's horse country. Both hunt clubs participate in no-kill, drag hunts.
Foxhunt in the Winelands
Season: May - September
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Riding Level: intermediate-advanced
Ride from winery to winery while getting to know your hunt mount before joining the Cape Hunt for a foxhunt (drag hunt).
Foxhunt in Johannesburg
Season: November-March
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Riding Level: intermediate-advanced
Join the Rand Hunt Club for a weekend of foxhunting and explore the vibrant metropolitan city of Johannesburg.
Create your own trip
Travel solo, with a partner, family, or a group of friends. Get in touch to start planning!
