8 Stellenbosch Horse Riding Tours Worth the Saddle Time

1.2 Hour Vineyard Trail Ride

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

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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2.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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3.1h30m – 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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4.1h – Horse Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $60Best value

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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5.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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6.Horse Riding Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $77

Ride for 90 minutes through a 240-hectare wildlife sanctuary near Stellenbosch. Guides such as Deirdre, Monika, Rachel, and Rebecca match riders with suitable horses and lead small groups of up to seven past giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelope, and birds. Helmets are provided.

“A must do if you’re visiting Cape Town! A 40ish minute uber (about it $20 USD) from the city and the most amazing experience! Game drives are great but to experience the animals up close and personal while on horseback is something else. Monika was the best guide! 10/10 would recommend”

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7.Half Day – Wine Tasting Horse Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $222

Ride a gentle, well-cared-for horse through a working farm and Franschhoek vineyards with guide Chantal and her team. Climb toward a mountain viewpoint, then return for one or two wine tastings, snacks, and bottled water. The pace suits your riding experience.

“Mind was blown! We enjoyed every bit of this tour! Horses were so tamed and easy. Wine was amazing! Weather was perfect! Chantal and another guy that had a unique name, they were the best guides we could ever ask for. We drove ourselves there so it was a tad difficRead more”

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8.2h – Horse Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $142

Ride for two hours from Vrede en Lust Wine Estate with Wine Valley Adventures. Michelle matches you with a calm, well-schooled horse, groups riders by ability, and leads a varied trail through tractor routes, mountain slopes, and open ground where experienced riders may canter.

“We had an amazing ride with Michelle. The horses are very well cared for and not your standard trail horses with one to suite everyone. Definitely recommend going for a ride here.”

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