Enjoy the soul-reviving adventure of horseback riding, regardless of your riding experience. Your safety, comfort and enjoyment are our priorities, so both beginner riders and experienced riders will quickly feel at ease on our well-trained cross-bred home-grown horses.
All trail rides are guided with the choice of either a trail saddle or an english saddle.
The trails run through undulating grasslands, pine forests and along the breath taking escarpment views.

The following options are available:

• an hour scenic ride which is suitable for the beginner type rider as well as the not-so-fit rider, though the exerienced rider will also enjoy this ride.
• the two hour ride is for the more experienced rider who rides frequently.
• the 4-6 hour ride is for the experienced rider who rides frequently. A minimum of 4 riders are required.
• for the tiny tots, 6 years and younger, we do lead reign pony rides in and around the stable area, under supervision.

Booking is essential!

a unique experience to really bond with one's horse...

This experience is for competent riders who are in riding fit condition due to the duration of the trail. Cantering and trotting at a strong working controlled pace is a must where area permitting due to the distance of the trail.
The trail runs through forested, grassland and escarpment areas with undulating terrain; visuals and interaction between wild horses, fauna and flora. Some of the best wild horses are in the area traversed on this trail as well as a broad diversity of flora.

The Wilderness trail runs over 3 days. On arrival at Kaapsehoop Horse Trails, a short introduction ride is a must as great care is taken on the selection of horse to client. Depart from base camp after breakfast the following morning and ride to the overnight camp (about 4 - 6 hours) where the following 2 nights are spent.
The rustic camp is situated in an old gold mining area with comfortable accommodation and tented facilities, warm water showers but no electricity. Most meals are done on camp fire, overlooking a stunning gorge with a high diversity of bird life.

weight limit: +/- 95kg
group size: 4 - 8 riders, single riders can join onto other groups.