Horse Riding Safari Day Tour from Johannesburg
Horse Riding Safari Day Tour
Ever dreamed of a horse riding safari in the African bush? This day tour from Johannesburg offers you a chance to experience the magic firsthand. Join us for an exhilarating 2.5-hour horse riding safari where you’ll encounter a variety of wild animals, including zebras, giraffes, kudus, waterbucks, and more. It’s the ultimate African horseback adventure, perfect for those with just a day to spare.
Our passion is horse riding safaris, and there’s no better way to explore the African bush than from the back of a horse. Leave the logistics to us as you enjoy breathtaking game viewing from the saddle. As you ride, you’ll become part of the natural landscape, moving quietly among herds of grazing zebras or towering giraffes. On a horse riding safari, being on horseback offers a unique advantage, allowing you to get closer to wildlife in a way that feels almost magical.
New to Horse Riding?
No worries! Our horse riding safari is designed for everyone. Our horses are well-trained, friendly, and perfect for both experienced riders and beginners. Our guide specializes in teaching novices, making it easier than you might think to enjoy your first horse riding safari.
Tour Details
- Duration: The horse riding safari lasts approximately 2 hours.
- Travel Time: The drive from Johannesburg is about 90 minutes. We head north past Pretoria toward the quaint diamond mining town of Cullinan.
- Tour Availability: Our horse riding safari runs from Tuesday to Sunday. Hotel pickups begin at 6:30 am, giving us ample time to beat traffic and enjoy a cup of coffee before setting out into the wild African bush.
- Minimum Age: The minimum age for the horse riding safari is 12. However, children as young as 7 are welcome if they have previous horse riding experience.
- Maximum Weight: The maximum weight limit for the horse riding safari is 95kg (210 pounds).
- Group Size: We accommodate groups from 1 to 10 people. If you’re a solo traveler, reach out to us to see if we can fit you into an existing horse riding safari. We limit group sizes to ensure a more intimate and enjoyable experience.
What to Wear
For your horse riding safari, it’s best to wear long pants or jeans. While it might be tempting to sport stylish safari shorts, long pants will protect you from what we call the “nasty stylish horse safari rash” (NSHSR). Trust us—you’ll thank us later!
Our driver will meet you at your hotel for a complimentary pick up at 6:30am. We then take the 90-minute drive north past the city of Pretoria towards what is know as Cullinan. The venue for this incredible horse-riding safari from Johannesburg tour is held at Horseback Africa. We’ve also got an afternoon horse riding safari that departs at 12pm.
Once we arrive, we enjoy a cup of coffee and meet the horse-riding guide who will be taking you on the tour.
The guide will chat to each guest to determine your horse-riding skills and then make sure you are paired with the correct horse for the day. We will also take you through an extensive briefing on what to expect on the ride and the safety protocols. This usually takes about 45 minutes depending on the experience of the group.
The safari lasts between 2 and 2.5 hours where you will get to view some of the wild animals that live on the reserve. These include giraffe, zebra, kudu, waterbuck and the occasional air hostess.
We should be done with the safari ride by about 11:30am. We then take the opportunity to chill out with a cold beverage under the trees and reflect on the experience. We then treat you to a wild side pizza cooked to perfection in the wood fired oven.
At 1pm, we start our journey back to Johannesburg. We should have you back in your hotel by about 2:30pm.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick up from any location within Johannesburg.
- Return transfer to the horse-riding safari venue located about 90 minutes’ drive from Johannesburg. Only 1 hour from the airport.
- 2.5-hour safari horse riding experience with our expert specialist guide.
- All riding equipment
- The horse. LOL. We just had to throw that in there. Of course, it includes the horse. It would be a tad hard to ride without one.
- Wild side pizza lunch
- Bottled Water
NOT INCLUDED
- Any alcoholic beverages or cold drinks (they are available to buy at the venue)
- Tips/gratuities
- Any travel/medical insurance in the case of an injury
- Experience a safari on horseback. How cool is that? You will get up close and personal with some of the most iconic wild animals that South Africa is famous for. These include giraffe, kudu, zebra, waterbuck and many more.
- Perfect for beginners and experienced riders
- Small group size
- Our horse-riding safari tour expert will teach you the art of riding a horse if you have never ridden before.
- The venue for this incredible day tour is situated just north of Pretoria on a remote and wild reserve. It will feel like you are in the middle of nowhere.
- Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the African bush.
- Scrumptious ‘after safari’ pizza that includes a choice of warthog, kudu, ostrich, crocodile or vegetarian.
