Top 8 Horse Riding in South Africa

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

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

Travel by hotel pickup to Cape Town’s Noordhoek area for a gentle one-hour ride beside the Atlantic. Ex-racehorses walk through shallow waves while guides handle the horses and take photos. Advanced riders may gallop on a separate sand track. If the beach is full, you ride a mountain-view farm trail.

“Entspannter begleiteter Strand-Ausritt auf ehemaligen Rennpferden am traumhaften 8 km langen Noordhoek Beach. Die Begleiter sind zu Fuss unterwegs und machen Fotos mit den Handys der Gäste. Die Pferde sind in sehr gutem Zustand und einfach zu reiten. Laut Begleiter gibt es auch die Möglichkeit am Strand zu galoppieren aber nicht direkt am Wasser. Hat Spass gemacht.”

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2.Beach Horse Ride in Yzerfontein, Western Cape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $37Top rated

Ride with West Coast Horse Trails along Yzerfontein’s long, untouched beach, timed to the daily low tide. Guides including Dominique, Aneel, Denzel, and Emeal provide helmets, water, patient instruction, and photo help. Wildlife sightings may include giraffes, zebras, goats, and water buffalo.

“Had such an amazing time! Would definitely do it again. The scenery is stunning and the beach is beautiful. Dominique was lovely and you can tell she loves her horses”

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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 or Himeville into Lesotho in a 4x4 with an English-speaking guide. You will cross Sani Pass, visit a Basotho village, taste local bread, enjoy a highland picnic, and choose an optional pony ride or longer village visit.

“We hadden een super enthousiaste gids. Hij vertelde volop over alles wst we tegenkwamen. Lunch was top geregeld. We hebben veel gezien, geleerd en een gezellige gehad.”

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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 near Cape Town, riding through West Coast nature and looking for zebra, antelope, ostrich, and tortoises. The outing includes bottled water, riding gear, lunch, and a visit to !Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre. It suits beginners and experienced riders.

“The most relaxed environment to learn to ride a horse as a beginner. Amazing views mixed with commentary from caring staff made our time pass so quickly. A must for people wanting to see nature as is, water buffalo, giraffes, zebra and more were part of our ride out CautRead more”

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5.Horse Riding Wildlife Safari

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

Ride at walking pace through a 240-hectare reserve 12km from Stellenbosch. Gentle horses suit beginners, while guides Deidre and Monica share wildlife facts as you look for giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, eland, and more. Groups are limited to six, but the 75kg weight limit is strictly enforced.

“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 horse and guide at Doornkraal farm near Oudtshoorn for a 90-minute ride through the Klein Karoo. Michaela and Manuela are known for matching riders with calm, well-trained horses and adjusting the pace for beginners. Expect farm roads, jeep tracks, game paths, wide views, and local nature.

“Diese Tour war ein absoluter Glücksgriff! Michaela war so sympathisch, sie hat uns tolle Pferde ausgesucht, der Ausritt durch die kleine Karoo Wüste war atemberaubend und auf einem Pferderücken ist es einfach nochmal etwas anderes. Ich würde es wirklich jedem ans Herz legen, diese Aktivität zu buchen, ich bin mir sicher, ihr werdet es nicht bereuen!”

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7.Horseback Small-Group Trail Rides in Muldersdrift

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $34Best value

Join Shepherd’s Fold Stables for a one, 1.5, or two-hour guided horseback ride through Muldersdrift. Guides match the outing to your riding level, and Witness has provided especially gentle support for first-time riders. Expect quiet farm routes, trained horses, and broad views toward Johannesburg and the Magaliesberg.

“I found someone waiting for me and received a warm welcome. I chose to ride with a guide controlling the horse and walking alongside as I rode the horse. My guide was Witness. He was an amazing humble gentle natured man. I enjoyed my ride, got to know and feel comfRead more”

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8.Horse-Riding Safari and Cable Car Tour

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

Leave Johannesburg by small-group minibus for a two-hour horse safari near the Magaliesberg, where you may see antelope and giraffe at close range. Then ride the cable car to the mountain summit for wide views and free time for lunch. English guide, hotel pickup, and tickets 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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