Horse Riding in South Africa
There are countless places to enjoy horse riding in South Africa. The Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West Province, Northern Cape and the Western Cape all offer numerous awesome horse riding trials. There are also quite a few South African horse riding trails tailored for the disabled or otherwise handicapped. In northern KwaZulu Natal you can enjoy the beauty of Lake Bhangazi and St Lucia on horseback. You can choose to enjoy a day trip around the lake, or stay overnight and enjoy the area at night time too.
Limpopo is home to South African horse riding safaris with excellent game viewing in the Waterberg area. There are a number of companies that offer day horse rides as well as the option to spend up to 10 days out in the wild - experiencing the beautiful Hermanus and Overberg areas on horseback. The Western Cape's gorgeous white sandy beaches provide many an opportunity for fast gallops through the waters, or casual meandering through the dunes on horseback - truly a day well spent.
The Waterberg Mountains in Limpopo have sweeping grasslands that offer fast riding opportunities, while the mountainous areas can be explored at a slower pace. Bokpoort Horseback Adventures in the eastern Free State has short rides near a farm or multi-day trails that embrace the Lesotho border and head up into the beautiful mountains. You have the choice between comfortable and affordable accommodation or backpacker-style accommodation. Biggarsberg Horse Trails on Larksend Farm near Ladysmith in KwaZulu Natal offers the beginner and experienced rider the opportunity to combine the excitement of horseback riding and the comfort of first-class accommodation in an area of implausible natural beauty.
The Amadiba Adventure Project Trail is a horse-riding trek through the remote northern coastline of the Transkei. It is run and managed by the local community. Therefore everybody gets a share of the income by providing horses, accommodation, food, bag carrying and any other services that might be needed. This is an awesome opportunity to explore the beautiful escarpments of this area and discover true African heritage.
Whether you are planning to take a few days off and enjoy a safari on horse back, or just a quick gallop down the beach, horse riding in South Africa is sure to be a memorable experience.
Featured Horse Riding Destinations
Horse Riding at Northern Farm Nature Reserve
Where to stay: Lanseria accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
SA Horse Trails are fortunate enough to have over 1600ha of amazing outrides right on Johannesburg / Gauteng’s doorstep. The Northern Farm N ... more information
Beach Rides on Horse Back
Where to stay: St Lucia accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
We take the horses out along Iphiva Beach at the northern end of St Lucia where there are many kilometres of clean white sand with the ... more information
Horse riding on the Beach
Where to stay: Morgans Bay accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
Cher-a-Don Mkulu Kei Horse Trails, the best of equestrian holidays, offers a selection of well-trained horses for your riding holiday. An ... more information
Papiesfontein Beach Horse Rides
Where to stay: Jeffreys Bay accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
The serenity of a restful trot along the shore of the Indian Ocean is juxtaposed by adrenalin-inducing gallops; the bracing sea air filling ... more information
Horse Riding at Mont Plaisir in the Free State
Where to stay: Fouriesburg accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
Enjoy the adventure of horse riding and discover the beauty of the Eastern Free State on horseback at Mont Plaisir Guest Farm. We offer a variety of ... more information
Horse Riding in Addo Elephant Park
Where to stay: Addo accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
All horse trails within the Addo Elephant National Park are conducted by experienced guides on sure-footed, well-trained horses. Addo horse trails ... more information
Horse Riding in Wild Mountain Country
Where to stay: Barkly East accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
Wild Mountain Adventures offers horse riding trails from a couple of hours to a multi-day trek visiting different farms. We provide well-sch ... more information
Horse Riding in Hogsback
Where to stay: Hogsback accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
The sheer beauty of the Hogsback area guarantees a memorable ride. At Lowestoof you can experience one of the most exhilarating two hours ... more information
Wine Tasting Horse Trail
Where to stay: Wellington accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
We leave the stables at 08h30 and ride through the vineyards of two historic wine farms. Guests then have the opportunity to indulge in some wine ... more information
Horse Riding in Dullstroom
Where to stay: Dullstroom accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
From 1 to 2 hours scenic, tranquil horses rides through beautiful countryside to a tour of Dullstroom and its pubs on horse-back, the trails cater ... more information

Horse Riding at Northern Farm Nature Reserve
Where to stay: Lanseria accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
SA Horse Trails are fortunate enough to have over 1600ha of amazing outrides right on Johannesburg / Gauteng’s doorstep. The Northern Farm N ... more information

Beach Rides on Horse Back
Where to stay: St Lucia accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
We take the horses out along Iphiva Beach at the northern end of St Lucia where there are many kilometres of clean white sand with the ... more information

Horse riding on the Beach
Where to stay: Morgans Bay accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
Cher-a-Don Mkulu Kei Horse Trails, the best of equestrian holidays, offers a selection of well-trained horses for your riding holiday. An ... more information

Papiesfontein Beach Horse Rides
Where to stay: Jeffreys Bay accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
The serenity of a restful trot along the shore of the Indian Ocean is juxtaposed by adrenalin-inducing gallops; the bracing sea air filling ... more information

Horse Riding at Mont Plaisir in the Free State
Where to stay: Fouriesburg accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
Enjoy the adventure of horse riding and discover the beauty of the Eastern Free State on horseback at Mont Plaisir Guest Farm. We offer a variety of ... more information

Horse Riding in Addo Elephant Park
Where to stay: Addo accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
All horse trails within the Addo Elephant National Park are conducted by experienced guides on sure-footed, well-trained horses. Addo horse trails ... more information

Horse Riding in Wild Mountain Country
Where to stay: Barkly East accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
Wild Mountain Adventures offers horse riding trails from a couple of hours to a multi-day trek visiting different farms. We provide well-sch ... more information

Horse Riding in Hogsback
Where to stay: Hogsback accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
The sheer beauty of the Hogsback area guarantees a memorable ride. At Lowestoof you can experience one of the most exhilarating two hours ... more information

Wine Tasting Horse Trail
Where to stay: Wellington accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
We leave the stables at 08h30 and ride through the vineyards of two historic wine farms. Guests then have the opportunity to indulge in some wine ... more information

Horse Riding in Dullstroom
Where to stay: Dullstroom accommodation
How much (per person): On Request
From 1 to 2 hours scenic, tranquil horses rides through beautiful countryside to a tour of Dullstroom and its pubs on horse-back, the trails cater ... more information
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