HORSE RIDING SOUTH AFRICA

7 Day Horse Riding South Africa Summary

Arrival (Friday): Arrival
Meet at the airport and transfer to our Tented Camp on the banks of the Kariega river.

Day 1 (Saturday): Start of the trail
Begin with a ride from Fish River mouth to Port Alfred, passing through secluded beaches and rocky landscapes. Lunch stop at the “Three Sisters” rock formation. After a 30 km ride, return to the Beach+Safari Bushcamp by vehicle for refreshments.

Day 2 (Sunday): Port Alfred to Kasouga
Ride from Port Alfred to Kasouga lagoon, stopping at “Ship Rock” for lunch. Enjoy a swim with the horses before an overnight stay in a comfortable seaside village.

Day 3 (Monday): Kasouga to Cannon Rocks
Adventure ride covering 30 km, including tidal river crossings and lunch at the historic Diaz Cross. Overnight in a beach house at Cannon Rocks.

Day 4 (Tuesday): Cannon Rocks to Beach+Safari Bushcamp
Scenic ride to Beach+Safari Bushcamp, with a mix of fast riding and stops to view Bushman pottery and river valley landscapes.

Day 5 (Wednesday): Wildlife Safari rest day
Non-riding day with a game-viewing trip to Addo Elephant National Park, known for its elephant population. Overnight at the camp.

Day 6 (Thursday): Big Game Safari on horseback
Ride through Sibuya Game Reserve, spotting wildlife from horseback, followed by a boat trip with swimming and big game viewing. Evening barbeque at Beach+Safari Bushcamp.

Day 7 (Friday): Our last ride
A final short river ride before returning to the airport for departure.

Please note: The route is subject to change based on tides, weather conditions, availability and logistics.

HORSE RIDING SOUTH AFRICA

What does this horse safari cost?

2025: €1,705 per person

HORSE RIDING SOUTH AFRICA

Includes & Excludes

Includes:
Riding hats (or bring your own)
Expert guiding throughout
Comfortable accommodation in a variety of locations (beach lodge, farm cottage, guest house, safari tents)
Delicious meals
Wildlife Safari entrance fees, game drives and game activities
Transfers from/to Port Elizabeth and East London (available on request)

Excluded:
All flights
Visas
Travel Insurance
Any additional activities (we will gladly assist with suggesting and booking any pre- and post activities)

HORSE RIDING SOUTH AFRICA

Helpful Horse Trail Information

Maximum Weight:
For the safety of our guests and horses, riders should not exceed a maximum weight of 85kg.

Required Skill & Fitness Level:
To make the most of our horseback trails, we recommend that riders are healthy and have a relatively good level of fitness (we’ll help you get fitter while on the ride!). Riding with us needs a degree of physical fitness, as these rides are not recommended for inexperience or unfit riders (we do offer beach rides for those who feel like doing shorter rides and completely experienced enough for the longer trails. The Beach & Safari trail includes different types of riding including long canters on sand, to relaxed walks with the wildlife we encounter along the way. We also swim with our horses through two rivers and do a few shallow crossings.

Our Horses:
Our horses are smallish, super fit, hardy local breeds. They are safe, well mannered and are very lively when needed but also happy to plod along with inexperienced riders. Our McLellan saddles are comfortable trail riding saddles and we use soft bits on all our horses.

The Tack and Gear:
We use McLellan trail saddles, made locally, designed for the comfort of both horse and rider alike. We recommend you wear half or full chaps with comfortable riding boots and a light weight riding helmet, preferably with good ventilation. We do have a limited number of chaps and helmets at the stables, but we highly recommend that you bring your own helmet and chaps.

Transfers:
Private transfers are available from Port Elizabeth or East London. We can also book you on a scheduled transfer.

Accommodation:
It’s important to spend the evenings in comfortable accommodation after long days in the saddle. You will stay over in a beautifully located tented camp on the banks of the Kariega River which will be your base. Our tented camp offers comfortable rooms with views over the river. Meals are served on the central deck. This is also where we relax after our rides to enjoy a drink around the camp fire.

Meals:
We pride ourselves on the wholesome meals we provide our guests. From breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as snacks along the way, we cater for the active traveler. The food is hearty, home cooked and we cater for all dietary requirements.