Papiesfontein Beach Horse Rides
Horseriding trail combining bush, river and beach with experienced guides near Jeffrey’s Bay in Kouga country.
Papiesfontein Beach Horse Rides offers guests an unforgettable view of the bush, river and beach around Jeffrey’s Bay and the chance to see wildlife including bushbuck, rare birds and even whales, as well as breathtaking dunes and vegetation on guided two-hour horseback rides.
Started by Frankie and Esré Lötter in 1996, Papiesfontein Beach Horse Rides now have plenty of well trained, good-natured horses, as well as experienced guides who escort riders twice daily on a 13 km route culminating in a 6km stretch of pristine, deserted beach. This popular experience is not to be missed.
Horseback riding was one of the best attractions in South Africa. I really enjoyed it. The staff was... - Klára Vyhnálková.
Klára Vyhnálková
Horseback riding was one of the best attractions in South Africa. I really enjoyed it. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. Thank you!
Klára Vyhnálková experienced the Beach Horse Trail Beginners
Melissa Grobler
Absolutely fabulous! Friendly and knowledgeable staff, great horses and an all round incredible experience. The views were breathtaking, trotting on the beach was so much fun. We went for my daughter's 10th birthday, and all she wants to do is go again. Definitely worth it!
Melissa Grobler experienced the Beach Horse Trail Beginners
Ceri Welch
Had such a lovely ride, the horses and guides were amazing. Hopefully get to do it again when we come to the area. Thanks so much.
Ceri Welch experienced the Beach Horse Trail Intermediate
Lisa Narramore
It was wonderful! Just my young niece and I - she was visiting from the UK, and she was SO happy the whole ride, because she's used to a very different and controlled experience. But she got to see a bushbuck on the path, and go up very steep sand dunes, and such a lovely guide who made awesome videos for us. I've been telling everyone that this is the first organized trail ride I've ever been on where we were not severly restricted - just one guide with us, and the freedom to fly. Once he realised we could both actually ride well (from discreet observation) he trusted us and was very happy to let us choose the pace. We had the beach to ourselves, and my horse made a dash for the waves, which was fun. A seahorse! ;) This doesn't mean he wasn't watching and keeping us safe - he knew what he was doing and the three of us had a lot of fun.
Lisa Narramore experienced the Beach Horse Trail Intermediate