Top South Africa Horse Carriage Rides

Save time, avoid crowds, and see the highlights of the Cape Town and Western Cape area in a single day with this small-group tour from Cape Town. Admire the colorful houses of Bo Kaap, ride a cable car ride up and down Table Mountain, embark on a scenic drive along Chapman's Peak, see the penguin colony of Boulder's Beach, and visit the Cape of Good Hope.

Explore Addo Elephant National Park with a guide for an educational, malaria-free experience. This family-friendly tour takes place in a closed vehicle with air-conditioning, perfect for families with small children. Traveling with a guide means you'll get the best chance of spotting Africa's Big 5 along the rough paths of the park.

Combine wine tastings, cheese tastings, a biltong tasting, and time in the town of Stellenbosch on this action-packed half-day tour of the Cape winelands. Save time figuring out public transport schedules by having round-trip transport from your Cape Town hotel included. You’ll visit two wine farms, one for a wine and cheese tasting, one for a wine and biltong tasting, with options for kids and vegans as well.

A visit to Robben Island is a must to learn about South Africa’s history, and this tour offers a convenient and effective way to get there. Included hotel pickup and drop-off from Cape Town, entry to Robben Island, and a guided tour let you learn about the Island's role as a former prison and hear stories about Nelson Mandela’s 18 years of captivity.

The wine regions of Paarl, Franschoek, and Stellenbosch produce some of the finest wines in the Cape Winelands, surrounded by lush mountains and rolling vineyards. On this tour, enjoy a comprehensive introduction to South African wine as you visit four different wineries; sample a wide variety of red and white wines, including port brandy and sparkling wine; stop at a local restaurant for lunch; and taste regional specialties including cheese and chocolates.

This ziplining experience allows you to see incredible views of Cape Town's most famous natural wonder—Table Mountain, and enjoy a thrill-seeking activity at the same. Travel in a private 4x4 vehicle to the foot of the mountain, then, start a zipline tour with seven different cables to try out. During the experience, enjoy plenty of time to walk along platforms, take in the scenery, and explore the flowers and plants of the fynbos floral kingdom too.

Explore the Franschhoek wine region on a hop-on hop-off tram tour, which allows you to explore the wineries that interest you at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the scenery while you ride through vineyards dotting rolling hills; you're able to taste as much wine (own expense) as you like without worrying about driving. Includes convenient transfers from Cape Town.

Enjoy an intimate balloon ride on a smaller ballon built for two passengers. Float above the Magaliesberg Mountains for epic views at sunrise, sipping sparkling wine and enjoying commentary from your dedicated guide/pilot. Once you land, enjoy a full English breakfast to round out your experience.

Combine wine and a horse and carriage ride in one tour with this unique experience in Simondium, in the Franschhoek wine valley. Admire scenic views as you travel by open-air carriage around the Vrede en Lust Wine Estate, and enjoy wine as you learn about the region from your guide.

Tour Details: Get up close and personal with Africa's famous Big Five and other wild animals on our Full Day Safari Tour, a two and a half hour drive from Cape Town. As the Game Reserve is situated in the Western Cape, you will not need to worry about the risk of malaria. Enjoy some of the Cape's most unique flora and fauna, beautiful landscapes and wildlife all in one day! The elephants and lions have all been rescued by the team at the reserve, after encountering a virtual wipe out due to settlement and agricultural development. You will also find the cheetah rescue and rehabilitation centre which was founded in 2001, home to numerous cheetahs.

Get ready for a fun and unusual way to go wine tasting; by setting off in a horse-drawn carriage that rides through the Vrede en Lust Wine Estate. The ideal way to explore the local landscape without taking part in a strenuous hike; the tour reveals views of the Simonsberg Paarl mountains and includes six premium wine tastings.