Guests are required to arrive 30 minutes prior to the riding time.
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.
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 110kg Max
GUESTS
Guests are required to arrive 30 minutes prior to the riding time.
Papiesfontein Beach Horse Rides
Spent a lovely two hours horseback With my wife and two other riders. We were led by a helpful guide (Giant!) through some bush before arriving at the massive white sand beach. Despite my horse not keen on going beyond trotting pace, it was a great experience and would thoroughly recommend to riders of all abilities. Great value, easy to find and horses appear well looked after . - Brian
Thank you for the amazing experience. Landscape was stunning and my horse Blom was super chilled but also willing for a nice canter down the beach. I highly recommend this trip. - Katharina
Great experience :) So much fun to gallope down the empty beach. - Tanja
Great experience with great staff and enjoyable ride on the beach reasonably priced too. - Danie
Had a great time - Selma
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