Season:
May-September
Duration:
8 days / 7 nights
Riding Level:
All levels welcome
Foxhunt: intermediate/
advanced
Group Size:
Min 2 Riders
Max 8 Riders
Visit the Mother City and discover her cosmopolitan culture, exquisite cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and featured attractions. Breath in fresh mountain air while taking in sweeping views of spectacular coastline from atop Table Mountain, tour the Cape Peninsula and visit the thriving penguin colony at Boulders Beach, shop and dine at the V&A Waterfront, and learn about Cape Town’s long and enthralling history. Complete your tour of this marvelous city with a long gallop on Noordhoek Beach. Then, travel to the Cape Winelands, where we will spend three days riding among the vibrant vineyards, wine tasting and getting to know our hunt mounts before joining the Cape Hunt for a foxhunt (drag hunt) among the picturesque vines on our last day.
Trip Highlights
Cape Town
No trip to South Africa would be complete without a visit to the Mother City and her majestic mountains, beautiful beaches, and vibrant nightlife.
Foxhunt
Join the Cape Hunt Club for a morning of cross-country riding through the Cape Winelands, followed by Hunt Breakfast and wine tasting.
Beach Ride
Go for a gallop on bright white sand, alongside the crashing waves of Noordhoek Beach, breathing in the salty beauty of the Cape coastline.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Monday
Arrival at Cape Town International Airport
Spend the afternoon relaxing and getting settled in
Group dinner at the V&A Waterfront
Day 2 - Tuesday
Day tour of the city, including options to take the cable car or hike to the summit of Table Mountain, visit some of the beaches and the city center, and the V&A Waterfront
Day 3 - Wednesday
Full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, including Boulders Beach penguin colony in Simon’s Town, the Cape of Good Hope, Hout Bay, and the Chapman’s Peak Scenic Drive.
Day 4 - Thursday
Afternoon mid-morning at Cape Winelands, afternoon ride and dinner
Day 5 - Friday
Ride from winery to winery, getting to know our hunt horses while wine tasting and taking in the scenery. Dinner at a local restaurant/wintery.
Day 6 - Saturday
Saturday morning we will have the opportunity to do some cross-country jumping for those who wish to participate, in preparation for the hunt.
Free afternoon
Day 7 - Sunday
Sunday morning we will ride with the Cape Hunt, followed by hunt breakfast. Dinner at a local winery.
Day 8 - Monday
Clients will depart at various times during the afternoon for the airport, or may choose to stay another night if flights require.
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Pricing
Group Trip
Price per rider sharing
Group Trip
Price per rider - Single
Solo Trip
Single Rider
Couples Trip
Two Riders Sharing
Price Includes:
All accommodations
Breakfasts and dinners
All riding activities, including tack and equipment
Transportation in-country (including to and from airport)
Does not include:
Airfare to and from South Africa
Some meals
Additional travel costs such as riding apparel and insurance