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15 South Africa Horse Riding Tours Worth the Saddle Time

22 rides  ·  from $35 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 south africa horse riding tours worth the money, each with its price, its weight limit and the one thing to know before you commit.

Cape Town: Beach Horse Ride with Hotel Pickup & Drop-off - Meeting the ex-racehorses
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Cape Town: Beach Horse Ride with Hotel Pickup & Drop-off

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

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

You’ll ride for one hour beside the Atlantic on former racehorses, with a guide walking nearby and taking photos on your phone. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with helmets and riding gear. If beach conditions or availability change, you’ll use a scenic mountain-view farm trail instead.

“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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Beach Horse Ride in Yzerfontein, Western Cape - Choosing a horse and finding your pace
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Beach Horse Ride in Yzerfontein, Western Cape

2.Beach Horse Ride in Yzerfontein, Western Cape

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

Ride with West Coast Horse Trails along Yzerfontein’s 16-mile beach, with guides such as Dominique, Aneel, Denzel, and Emeal helping beginners feel safe. The route may include nearby wildlife areas, where giraffes, zebras, goats, and water buffalo have been seen. Rides start according to the low tide.

“such kind people, they followed us all the way and helped us with a lot of patient, we loved the views and the pictures they took of us. Thank you”

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2 Hour Vineyard Trail Ride - The first lesson helps beginners settle in
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2 Hour Vineyard Trail Ride

3.2 Hour Vineyard Trail Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $113

Ride for about two hours through Vredenheim’s vineyards and farm trails near Stellenbosch. A short lesson helps beginners get comfortable, while guides such as Roedie and Louise match horses and pace to the group. Expect views toward Table Mountain, local commentary, and possible deer and bird sightings.

“Totally recommend. Had a 2hs ride with Louise, and well trained horses Tequila & Orion 🫶🏽 lovely chat with this remarkable woman. Thank you 🙏🏻✨”

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Vrede en Lust Wine Estate:1-Hour Horseback Riding Experience - A Safety Briefing for First-Time Riders
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Vrede en Lust Wine Estate:1-Hour Horseback Riding Experience

4.Vrede en Lust Wine Estate:1-Hour Horseback Riding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 1 hour · from $75

Ride for one hour through Vrede en Lust Wine Estate in Franschhoek, with a qualified English-speaking guide, a carefully matched horse, and views toward the Simonsberg. Beginners are welcome, helmets are supplied, and guides such as Bloom and Mirandi help riders feel at ease.

“This was such a special experience and one of the highlights of our time in Franschhoek. I had never ridden a horse before, and the rest of our group were beginners too, but from the very start the guides made us feel completely at ease. The briefing was thorough and reassuring, and it was immediately clear how experienced they were and how well they knew their horses. The horses themselves were absolutely lovely; calm, gentle, and clearly very well cared for which made such a difference for first-time riders. Riding through the vineyards was breathtakingly beautiful, and the pace was perfectly suited to our confidence levels, allowing us to relax…”

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Half day Horse back safari - The spring wildflowers from August to October
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Half day Horse back safari

5.Half day Horse back safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $60

Spend about four hours riding calm horses through Rondeberg Farms near Cape Town. Look for zebra, springbok, ostrich, eland, and other wildlife, then visit !Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre for lunch and a cultural tour. Spring brings carpets of wildflowers from August to October.

“Was an awesome experience and great value for money. If you go on a warm day be sure to pack some sunblock. Unfortunately didn’t get to see Eland but you get to see some animals and have a great horse ride anyway. The guide, was awesome, very friendly and conversational.”

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Stellenbosch: Horse Riding Wildlife Safari - Getting matched with the right horse
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Stellenbosch: Horse Riding Wildlife Safari

6.Stellenbosch: Horse Riding Wildlife Safari

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

Ride at walking pace through a 240-hectare reserve near Stellenbosch with a small group of up to six. Gentle horses suit beginners, and guides such as Deidre and Monica share wildlife facts while you look for giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and birdlife. The strict 75kg limit is non-negotiable.

“I've never came so close to wildlife ever. A very special experience with beautiful horses and a very experience guide.”

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Horseback Safari Tour - Riding into the reserve near Cullinan
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Horseback Safari Tour

7.Horseback Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $65

Ride for about two hours through a private game reserve near Cullinan, close to giraffes, zebras, kudu, and waterbuck. You get a safety briefing, a horse matched to your ability, helmets, and half-leg chaps. Morning and afternoon departures are available for riders age 12 and up.

“Incredibly friendly staff, great views and interaction with wild life! Was my first time riding and absolutely loved it!”

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2-Hour Horseback Safari in Hartbeespoort - Meeting the horses and starting the trail
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2-Hour Horseback Safari in Hartbeespoort

8.2-Hour Horseback Safari in Hartbeespoort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $54

Ride for two hours through Silkaatsnek Nature Reserve near Hartbeespoort with an experienced guide and a calm, well-trained horse. No riding experience is needed. Expect giraffe, zebra, kudu, wildebeest and antelope, with a break halfway for snacks and drinks. Guides may include Blessing, Philip, Philani or Emmanuel.

“It was good to see animals in the wild. Kudu, Impala, Wildebeest, Zebra, Giraffe, Ostrich, Blackbuck.”

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Kudu Trail Horse Riding Experience - Choosing a horse and getting comfortable in the saddle
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Kudu Trail Horse Riding Experience

9.Kudu Trail Horse Riding Experience

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

Meet your horse and guide at Doornkraal farm near Oudtshoorn, then ride for 90 minutes across veld, jeep tracks, farm roads, and game trails. Michaela and Manuela are praised for matching riders with calm horses and adjusting the pace for beginners.

“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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1h30m – Horse Trail - Getting comfortable before the trail
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1h30m – Horse Trail

10.1h30m – Horse Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $112

Ride for 90 minutes through Vrede en Lust Wine Estate near Franschhoek, with a guide leading beginners and experienced riders beneath oak trees, beside vineyards and the river, and onto mountain and tractor paths. Michelle and Flower are praised for patient, caring guidance.

“Flower was excellent, really patient with us. The horses were very well looked after. A must do experience!”

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Harties Horse Trail Safari Half day - Two hours inside a wildlife reserve
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Harties Horse Trail Safari Half day

11.Harties Horse Trail Safari Half day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $106

You’ll ride into a wildlife reserve near Pretoria for a two-hour safari on horseback, with a private guide and all riding instruction provided. Guide Blessing helped one nearly new rider feel safe, while air-conditioned pickup, bottled water, and Wi-Fi make this a convenient four-hour outing.

“Fantastic time, seeing animals on horseback is an entirely different experience from a game vehicle. Our guide blessing was awesome and made us feel safe (I have close to zero experience on horseback) and the pickup was comfortable and enjoyable.”

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Horseback Small-Group Trail Rides in Muldersdrift - Meeting a calm horse and an experienced guide
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Horseback Small-Group Trail Rides in Muldersdrift

12.Horseback Small-Group Trail Rides in Muldersdrift

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

Ride from Shepherd’s Fold Stables with an experienced guide and a calm, well-trained horse. Choose a 1, 1.5, or 2-hour route through neighboring farms, with stops for views toward Johannesburg, the Magaliesberg, and the nearby Cradle of Humankind. Small groups are limited to eight riders.

“Just went horse riding and it was amazing! The fresh air, cool breeze, and majestic horses made for a perfect combo. Feeling exhilarated and connected with nature. Highly recommend!”

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Horseback Safari Adventure in Hartbeespoort from Johannesburg - What the horseback safari feels like
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Horseback Safari Adventure in Hartbeespoort from Johannesburg

13.Horseback Safari Adventure in Hartbeespoort from Johannesburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $112

Join Wildside Tours and Safaris for a full-day outing from Johannesburg to Silkaatsnek Nature Reserve. Mike or Tim handles the drive, while an experienced riding guide leads a relaxed two-hour safari among giraffes, zebra, antelope, and other game. No riding experience is needed.

“We had a brilliant time on our tailored safari experience with Tim! Absolutely would recommend. Tim was very knowledgeable and friendly and if a dry sense of humour is for you then Tim is your man. We laughed the whole way throRead more”

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1h – Horse Trail - Why ability-based groups matter
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1h – Horse Trail

14.1h – Horse Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $60

You’ll ride for one hour through the Franschhoek wine country from Vrede en Lust Wine Estate. Guides group riders by ability, provide helmets and horses, and lead you along tractor trails, open ground, and gentle mountain routes. Kevin is one guide praised for sharing vineyard stories along the way.

“Absolutely incredible experience. Kevin was an amazing guide and shared so many stories and lots of knowledge about the vineyards as we went on the horse trail. A really friendly business and a great way to experience South Africa!”

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Half Day Horseback Wine Tour - What the winery part really means
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Half Day Horseback Wine Tour

15.Half Day Horseback Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $223

Ride from Vredenheim Winery across four wine farms with a private guide, then stop for lunch beneath old oak trees. Intermediate and advanced riders can trot or canter, while the return ride is gentle. Wine tasting, lunch, transport, and a helmet are handled separately.

“We booked this tour as it appears as a winery tour on horseback. We attempted to contact the company prior to the tour to confirm which wineries and timings- no response. We arrived for the tour- the entire tour is run at just one winery. You go on horseback for a walRead more”

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