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
We had a pleasant trail ride. Would do it again :). - Elke
This is an AMAZING horse ride. The guides are really great and take videos while you're riding. The horses are also fantastic. Would definitely recommend that you put this on your bucket list when visiting JBay or surrounds. We will be back soon - Alison
Amazing Experience -- Highly Recommended! This was an absolutely fantastic experience! The horses are treated with great care, and the guides are very attentive to all experience levels. The ride takes you through beautiful nature, and we even had the beach all to ourselves---truly magical! There are multiple guides ensuring that everyone feels safe and comfortable. If you feel confident, galloping along the beach is the absolute highlight---it's an unforgettable feeling of freedom! Thank you for the trust and for such a wonderful ride! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable adventure. ??? - Leah
Had such a lovely ride, the horses and guides were amazing. Hopefully get to do it again when we come to the area. Thanks so much. - Ceri
It was wonderful! Just my young niece and I - she was visiting from the UK, and she was SO happy the whole ride, because she's used to a very different and controlled experience. But she got to see a bushbuck on the path, and go up very steep sand dunes, and such a lovely guide who made awesome videos for us. I've been telling everyone that this is the first organized trail ride I've ever been on where we were not severly restricted - just one guide with us, and the freedom to fly. Once he realised we could both actually ride well (from discreet observation) he trusted us and was very happy to let us choose the pace. We had the beach to ourselves, and my horse made a dash for the waves, which was fun. A seahorse! ;) This doesn't mean he wasn't watching and keeping us safe - he knew what he was doing and the three of us had a lot of fun. - Lisa
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