7 Horse Riding in South Africa to Build a Day Around

1.Beach Horse Ride with Hotel Pickup & Drop-off

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · 4 hours · from $180Our pick

Ride for one hour beside the Atlantic on Noordhoek Beach, where calm ex-racehorses walk through shallow waves and guides take photos. Hotel pickup, drop-off, riding gear, helmets, and an English-speaking guide are included. Advanced riders may ask about the sand-track gallop. If the beach ride is full, you may ride a mountain-view farm trail instead.

“If you are tossing up whether to do this 100% do it. It is a great experience, the stable hands are like professional photographers too, got some amazing photos!”

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2.Beach Horse Ride in Yzerfontein, Western Cape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $37Best value

Ride with West Coast Horse Trails along Yzerfontein’s 16-mile beach, then explore nearby wildlife areas where giraffes, zebras, goats, and water buffalo may appear. Guides such as Dominique, Aneel, Denzel, and Emeal are praised for their patience. Rides follow the tide, so confirm your start time before arriving.

“Beautiful trail and sense of freedom. I had Robbie who was rather very lazy. Next time I'd like to ride a more fiesty horse. Thank you for allowing me to feed the horse and just mingle with the other horses. Truly awesome experience. Also with we had seen some animals. Shout out to Emeal!!!”

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3.4×4 into Lesotho From Underberg – Horse Ride / Village Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 10 hours · from $112

Travel from Underberg into Lesotho in a small group of up to eight, crossing Sani Pass by 4x4 with an English-speaking guide. You will stop for mountain views, visit a Basotho village, taste local bread, and enjoy a picnic lunch. Add the pony trek for a memorable ride across the highlands. Guides may include Moe or Peter.

“This experience was top notch & I cannot fault it! From pick up to drop off, our guide, Moe, was the best! Such a well of knowledge, be it the history of our surroundings, to fauna & flora, fluency in the local language & translating for us. Plus the places he took us & things we saw. Impeccable driving too! We could just sit back in awe of the scenery! Totally superb. Thank you Roof Top of Africa! A++”

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4.Half day Horse back safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $60

Spend about four hours on horseback at Rondeberg Farms, riding through West Coast nature toward !Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre. Your price includes a helmet, bottled water, a farm-sourced lunch, and a cultural visit. Wildlife may include zebra, eland, springbok, ostrich, tortoises, and antelope. Spring brings carpets of flowers.

“It was just WOW. The view amazing! And our guide was so good. Thank you, will come again for sure!!!”

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5.Horse Riding Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 1h 30m · from $98

Ride at a walking pace through a 240-hectare reserve 12km from Stellenbosch, with gentle horses, English-speaking guides, and wildlife such as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and eland. Deidre and Monica are among the guides associated with this experience. The ride lasts 90 minutes and has a strict 75kg weight limit.

“Ein wunderbarer Ausritt. Es wird genau geschaut, welches Pferd zu einem passt und die Pferde sind in einem sehr guten Zustand. Man sieht viele Tiere.”

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6.Kudu Trail Horse Riding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $43

Meet your guide and horse at Doornkraal farm near Oudtshoorn for a 90-minute ride through the Klein Karoo. Michaela or Manuela may guide you along jeep tracks, farm roads, and game paths. Calm, well-trained horses and a steady pace make this a sound choice for beginners, while the open countryside gives experienced riders a scenic outing.

“The best activity I have done in South Africa The place is great and the tour guide was amazing very helpful and respectful , With a good experience Horses are well trained so nothing to worry about ❤️”

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7.Horse-Riding Safari and Cable Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $242

Travel from Johannesburg to a Gauteng nature reserve for a two-hour horse safari, where you steer your own horse near antelope and possibly giraffe. Then ride the Magaliesberg cable car for wide mountain views and free time for lunch. Transport, entry fees, guide, horse ride, and cable car ticket are included.

“The 2 h horse riding is an amazing experience connecting with nature. Will do again on my next visit to SA.”

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