Top Stellenbosch Horseback Riding

Explore the beauty of the Cape Winelands on this horseback riding tour that's suitable for all experience levels—from beginners to advanced riders. There’s no need to plan a route or worry about getting lost, as a guide is with you throughout. A highlight is a climb to the top of Paarl Mountain—a route that would be much more challenging if traveling on foot rather than on horseback.

Spend time outdoors and explore a vast 593-acre (240-hectare) wildlife sanctuary that’s home to a diverse range of animals such as antelopes, giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras. Instead of discovering the sanctuary on foot, save time and cover more ground by going on a guided horseback riding tour—a fun activity that’s suitable for all experience levels. Note that there is a strict 75kg weight limit for riders with no exceptions.

Combine horseback riding with wine, sunset, and moonlight on this small-group guided tour from Simondium. Ride at a gentle pace along the foothills of Simonsberg in Franschhoek wine valley, planned around the full moon. Stop for sundowners and snacks at a scenic overlook at Vrede en Lust Wine Estate and neighboring farms during this 2.5- to 3-hour experience.