Experienced guides escort riders twice daily along the 13km circular route that takes about two hours to complete. The trail leads through beautiful fynbos coastal vegetation, towards the Gamtoos river with breathtaking views from the dunes and finally returning along a 6 km stretch of deserted beach where riders can have an exhilarating gallop on the sand.
The guides escort every group and assist riders in selecting horses just right for their respective capabilities. This outride is ideal for intermediate and advanced riders, though in quiet times, we also accommodate first timers and beginners. Experienced riders can choose not to go with a guide and have the freedom to explore the valley at their own pace.
RIDING EXPERIENCE
If You have different experience riders in the group – please make separate bookings for Beginner, Intermediate & Experienced Riders. Riders of different experience will have the same departure time but will have horses that suit their skill and group will be split into rider capabilities during the trail.
BEGINNER CLASS:
Ridden a horse only on trail rides. Do not know what a posting trot is about. This is you if, when the horse goes into a trot (second gear), you start hitting the saddle hard, have no way to control it and are hanging onto the saddle for dear life.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS:
Have been taught how to trot and canter and understand how to control a horse. Can ride without holding onto the saddle and are not pulling on your horse’s mouth.
ADVANCED CLASS:
Can jump fences, can handle a bucking rearing beast and turn it back into a trail pony.
Saddles : McClellan Saddles
Safety: Helmets & Chaps Provided
RIDING EXPERIENCE
If You have different experience riders in the group – please make separate bookings for Beginner, Intermediate & Experienced Riders. Riders of different experience will have the same departure time but will have horses that suit their skill and group will be split into rider capabilities during the trail
Weight 115kg Max
Baby sitting option for children under 8 – for the same price, children will have a 2 hour horse experience at Base Camp.
This was such a wonderful experience. I can really recommend it - it was wonderful. The guides were really helpful and knowledgeable. It was the highlight of my holiday. - Jeané
I had a lovely time!! Always so much fun! Thank you - Vanessa
I usually go horse back riding during vacations in other countries and this was my best horse back riding experience ever. The horses are very well trained, in good shape, very well taken care of and the guides did an amazing job leading the group with different level of riders, everything went very well. The ride through the bushes, the vast land, galopping on the miles and miles long beach was a fantastic experience. So good I went again a couple of days later. what an epic horse back ride. Highly recommended. - Karin
This was my second ride at Papiesfontein, the second ride was equally beautiful if not even better .we rode on a different trail. Since I was by myself it turned into a privately guided ride. My horse was amazing. I loved everything about this ride. the staff and guide are very friendly and great hosts. the landscape is just beautiful. What an amazing ride. I have to return to this place. Can only recommend it, to beginners and advanced riders. - Karin
I had a fabulous time!!! Thank you!! - Vanessa
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