Experienced guides escort riders twice daily along the 13km circular route. The trail takes about two hours to complete, leading 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. Here on this isolated beach, riders can canter their mounts in the shallows or have an exhilarating gallop on the sand.
The trail provides magnificent views of the area and affords ample opportunity to spot a variety of bird species, tortoises, bushbuck, plant and marine life. Imagine whale watching from horseback!
You may see seals basking in the sun and the rare African Black Oystercatcher is always to be found near the Gamtoos river mouth.
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
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.
Papiesfontein Beach Horse Rides
Such an incredible experience we had to do it twice! My family and I had a wonderful time on both rides, the horses and staff were all fantastic, I rode Ava and absolutely fell in love! Would 100% recommend to anyone and would definitely come again next time I visit South Africa! - Hannah
Most amazing place, and beautiful ride through the fynbush and at the beach. Hope to come back one day! - Saija
Truly amazing experience. Beautiful scenes. Well trained horses and very profesional guide. - Kobie
We had an amazing experience, with wonder and kind staff and guide who made us very comfortable and assisted us in all our request. Can't wait to do it again. - Landrie
this was the most amazing horse ride we ever did in fact we return a few days later and did it again. The view and Jan the guise is wonderful - Anton
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