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!
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Foxhunt + Cape Town & Winelands
Dates: March 22-30
Duration: 9 days/ 8 nights
Riding Level: all levels welcome
Join this staff-led trip to foxhunt in Johannesburg, visit Cape Town, and explore the Winelands on horseback!
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!
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Cape Town Riding Trip
Season: year-round
Duration: 5 days/4 nights
Riding Level: all levels welcome
See the sights of Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula, gallop on the beach, and ride from wine tasting to wine tasting in the Winelands.
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Cape Winelands Riding Trip
Season: year-round
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights/custom
Riding Level: all levels welcome
The mountains of the Cape Winelands are a spectacular backdrop for tastings and pairings while riding from winery to winery.
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Cape Gourmet Wine Trail
Dates: April 12-17, 2022
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Riding Level: all levels welcome
This special trip is only offered once each year, an unforgettable itinerary of all the best trails, meals, and wines the Cape Winelands have to offer.
Horseback Riding 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.
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Kruger Riding Safari
Season: year-round
Duration: 4 days/3 nights
5 days/4 nights
8 days / 7 nights
Riding Level: intermediate/advanced
(non-riding option also available)
Catering to intermediate and advanced riders, discover some of Africa’s most beautiful and precious wildlife in the Greater Kruger Area.
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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.
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African Explorer Safari Riding Trip
Season: year-round
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Riding Level: intermediate/advanced
This unique safari allows riders to experience riding with wildlife and the diverse terrain of both Botswana and South Africa, while moving between safari camps. .
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.
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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).
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Foxhunt & Safari
Season: November-March
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Riding Level: intermediate-advanced
Join the Rand Hunt Club for a weekend of foxhunting, followed by five days on a horseback wildlife safari!
Create your own trip
Travel solo, with a partner, family, or a group of friends. Get in touch to start planning!
