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10 Best Horses Tours In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 horses tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Horses Tours In South Africa

Cape Town: Beach Horse Ride with Hotel Pickup & Drop-off

Cape Town: Beach Horse Ride with Hotel Pickup & Drop-off - The 4-hour rhythm: pickup, check-in, and your beach window

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

Most Popular★ 4.7

Hotel pickup plus a 1-hour horse ride along Noordhoek’s white-sand beach by the Atlantic. 4 hours total, with safety briefing and gear.

“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…”

42 reviews4 hoursFrom $180by T4C SOUTH AFRICAN TOURS

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Beach Horse Ride in Yzerfontein, Western Cape

Beach Horse Ride in Yzerfontein, Western Cape - Low tide timing: why your start time depends on the sea

2.Beach Horse Ride in Yzerfontein, Western Cape

★ 5.0

Ride 26 km of South Africa’s longest uninterrupted beach in Yzerfontein, with helmets, water, and wildlife sightings on a low-tide schedule.

“Beautiful trail and sense of freedom. I had Robbie who was rather very lazy. Next time I'd like to ride a more fiesty horse. Thank you for allowing me to feed the horse and just mingle with the other horses. Truly awesome experience. Also with we had seen some animals. Shout out to Emeal!!!”

38 reviewsFrom $37.50by West Coast Horse Trails

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

Vrede en Lust Wine Estate:1-Hour Horseback Riding Experience - The 1-hour flow: from paperwork to the last goodbye

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

★ 4.8

Ride calm horses through Vrede en Lust in Franschhoek for an hour, with helmeted safety and mountain views from $75.

“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…”

28 reviews1 hourFrom $75by Wine Valley Adventures

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4×4 into Lesotho From Underberg – Horse Ride / Village Life

4x4 into Lesotho From Underberg - Horse Ride / Village Life - Getting set up: pickup, border reality, and what you carry

4.4×4 into Lesotho From Underberg – Horse Ride / Village Life

★ 4.8

4x4 up Sani Pass into Lesotho from Underberg with Basotho village bread, picnic lunch, and optional pony ride for $112.

“This experience was top notch & I cannot fault it! From pick up to drop off, our guide, Moe, was the best! Such a well of knowledge, be it the history of our surroundings, to fauna & flora, fluency in the local language & translating for us. Plus the places he took us & things…”

18 reviews10 hoursFrom $112by Roof of Africa Tours Underberg

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Half day Horse back safari

Half day Horse back safari - Lunch at the Farm and Culture at !Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre

5.Half day Horse back safari

★ 4.5

Half-day horseback safari from Rondeberg Farms with wildlife sightings, Atlantic views, and lunch plus a San cultural tour at !Khwa ttu.

“Really nice experience exploring the wild animals around sitting on a horse:-) really nice guides and very calm and lovely horses!”

15 reviewsFrom $60.60by West Coast Horse Trails

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Horseback Safari Tour

Horseback Safari Tour - Timing Options: Morning 08:30 vs Afternoon Ride

6.Horseback Safari Tour

★ 4.5

A small-group horseback safari in a private game reserve near Pretoria, with safety gear, a 2-hour ride, and lunch plus coffee or tea included.

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

14 reviewsFrom $65.00by Colin's Horseback Africa

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Stellenbosch: Horse Riding Wildlife Safari

Stellenbosch: Horse Riding Wildlife Safari - Horses and riding style: gentle, controlled, and not overly technical

7.Stellenbosch: Horse Riding Wildlife Safari

★ 4.9

Horse riding through a 240ha wildlife reserve near Stellenbosch. Gentle horses, close animal sightings, helmets included. Strict 75kg limit.

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

14 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $98by Horse Rides at Pete's - Wildlife Safari

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2-Hour Horseback Safari in Hartbeespoort

2-Hour Horseback Safari in Hartbeespoort - Horses, helmets, and first-time rider comfort

8.2-Hour Horseback Safari in Hartbeespoort

★ 4.5

2-hour horseback safari in Hartbeespoort’s Silkaatsnek Nature Reserve with trained guides, helmet included, and up-close wildlife sightings.

“Stunning experience! Thoroughly enjoyed the ride and would recommend adding this to your list of activities to do. Horses are well kept and the guide was lovely.”

13 reviewsFrom $54.83by Harties Horse Trail Safaris

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Kudu Trail Horse Riding Experience

Kudu Trail Horse Riding Experience - Where to meet at Doornkraal farm near Oudtshoorn

10.Kudu Trail Horse Riding Experience

★ 5.0

Ride the Kudu Trail through the Klein Karoo near Oudtshoorn. Calm horses, jeep and game tracks, 90 minutes of countryside fun.

“Happened to see this trail while i was selecting activities near oudtshorn, but the horse trail turned out to be one of the best activity that i have done on garden route. The guide was lovely and experienced michaela who ensured a beautiful evening trail, and ensured my non rider wife was comfortable throughout. Thanks…”

12 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $43by Domein Doornkraal

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