Rides, Guides and Prices

Opening days: Every day of the year except Christmas day and New Years day when the horses and we

take a much needed break.

Times: Our overnight rides vary, depending which route you book.

The shorter rides (1.5 hour and 3.5 hour) normally go out twice a day at 9:30 and 3:00 in summer

and 10:00 and 2:00 in winter. We are flexible on our times outside of our busy times of year. 

How to book: Please e-mail us at [email protected] or phone us on

 (+27) 82 494 5642 or (+27) 84 558 9369, (+27) 63 178 8634

If you are not able to reach us because we are on a ride, please feel free to SMS or whats app us.

What info we need when you book:

• Please let us know you levels of riding experience (Beginner, intermediate or experienced)
• Your age
• Your weight (Max 95kg)

We can take groups of up to 7 people, if 2 are experienced, keeping the group small and intimate.

Our farm is situated above the Wilderness and at the foot of the majestic Outeniqua mountains.
Our rides venture into the cool damp of the mystical indigenous forests in the Wilderness National Parks

where the bird and animal life is abundant. The Knysna lourie, many species of raptors, monkeys, baboons

and bush buck are commonly sighted on our trails along with the more elusive bush pigs and snakes who

occasionally surprise us with a flash appearance. Our longer rides offer beautiful views over the mountain

and farmlands.

We try to match riders with an equal amount of riding experience as to lessen the pressure for those to go

at a pace one might not be comfortable with, whether too fast or too slow. Although this is often tricky as

the groups that arrive have mixed levels within their group. Most of the time we can take a second guide

so we can split the group in the canter areas. In our busy times over Christmas and Easter it is very tricky

to give everyone the ride they prefer so we ask for some patience from you. We don’t mind taking out

loan cowboys or cowgirls so feel free to book even if it is just you.

RIDING OPTIONS:

We are creating almost weekly new rides and options, so feel free to ask us what else we have available.

7km Meadow View R400.-pp

A lovely ride for all that want to try out riding. From our farm we venture into a private property

along the lush, grassy meadows. We will have the occasional trot, but all nice and easy and

work our way back to the farm.

Note: if you don’t feel like trotting or even need one of us to walk next to you, we will make the

distance shorter, but still charge the same price and take as long as the guys that would trot.

9km Meadow View R500.-pp

Lovely ride to do some trotting and even cantering if your experience allows. Possibly our most

popular trail at the moment.

From our farm we venture into a private property along the lush, grassy meadows, along a little

stream, through some indigenous and other forest. 

These following rides need permits,

so an additional R195pp is needed

11km Mountain Trail R650.-pp +permit

Amazing trail for the slightly more adventurous person, with great opportunities for long trots and

canters. Brilliant views over the farm lands, to the ocean and onto our famous Outeniqua Mountain.

20km Lancewood Ride R1500.-pp +permit

Views, views and more views. If you are looking for a fun ride that will free your heart and let you feel

the wind blow thorough your horses ears, then this is the right one for you. Overlooking farm lands,

the mountain, the ocean, lakes and dams, you will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy wild and

bird life and trot and canter until you are breathless and smiling.

3 Day Coast to Karoo (100km)

Our absolute FAVORITE!!!

This ride is for the hardcore rider 

Prices slightly vary, depending on food options.

MUST BE A GROUP OF AT LEAST 2 PEOPLE, PLANNED AT LEAST 2 WEEK AHEAD.

RIDERS MUST NOT EXCEED 85KG.

DAY 1 (ABOUT 5.5 HOURS RIDING. WE COVER ABOUT 30KM)

We will leave in the morning from our ranch and ride to our first break at the river. After a snack we will

ride a bit higher up into the Outeniqua mountains, through hilly terrain. Only the first 2 hours are with

a lot of trotting and cantering, after that the mountain becomes too steep and the ground too rocky.

We will climb up all the way and start crossing over to the Karoo along the very historical Oxwagon Trail

(before that, this pass was used by the Khois)

I am very sure that both, you and the horses, will enjoy landing at the farm that will be our overnighting

spot. Before you retire in the late afternoon, don’t forget that your horses need to be cared for by you.

A car will bring your overnight stuff and the accomodation crew will welcome you warmly.

DAY 2 (A BIT MORE FLEXIBLE) First and foremost, we will feed our horses and then have breakfast

ourselves. From here we can decide. Previous clients enjoyed the riding time split into 2 different rides

of 2 times 20km (depending on the time of the year, the second ride could take us to a neighbouring

wine farm for wine testing). Other riders enjoy a full 40km ride and then nuture their bodies at the pool,

swim with the horses in the dam, or go for a guided walk to the Khoi Cave and admire the historical

paintings. Don’t worry, a light snack and cooldrink break is taken into account. Don’t forget to make sure

that your horse is fed and settled for the evening.

DAY 3 (30km, usually done in about 4 – 4.5 hours) After feeding our trustworthy and deserving

steeds, we head out again towards and over the Oxwagon trail and then take a slightly route back.

The way home is less steep (some slight downhill trotting done), the horses are anxious and happy

to meet up with the rest of their buddies at home. We often then put a bitted bridle on and maybe

even a martingale.

Included are light snacks and cooldrinks that can fit in our saddle bags. For your family members

that don’t ride, our overnight accommodation can sleep many people, so they are welcome to book

in as well and can go cycling, hiking, swimming ect while we ride.

Guides

Me, Andrea. Before I took over and became the proud owner, I guided at Black Horse Trails for

2.5 years, riding the same trails and working with the horses I have today. My dear ex-employer

used to say that I know the horses and rides better than my own child. Should you ask Neo that

question  he will agree and therefore tell  you that you are

in good hands!

Neo does almost as many rides as I do and is a great guide. With his

knowledge of animals in the area, he can identify and tell you about

some of the animals you MIGHT spot.