Venture Into The Wild Coast
HQ magazine|November 2017

Rolling hills deep gorges and clifftops that plunge into the ocean

Melanie Howley
Venture Into The Wild Coast

Horse riding along the beaches of the Wild Coast of South Africa offers some of the most stunning and varied riding terrain found anywhere in the world. Our wide variety of horses are suitable for all levels of riding. For advanced riders, endurance-fit horses make the pace fast and exciting. Rolling hills, deep gorges and clifftops that plunge into the ocean ensure that this is not just a beach ride, it’s an adventure on the edge of Africa!

Riding the Wild Coast

As you meander through sleepy tribal villages, the greetings from the local Xhosa people are warm and friendly. Their villages seem all but forgotten in this rural African wilderness. On your riding holiday, you and your horse will become part of the Wild Coast as you ride undulating hills and endless beaches. Comfortable hotels await you, nestled in coves along the coast, providing perfect stop-offs for both rider and horse.

Who we are

You will find us in the coastal village of Kei Mouth on the Wild Coast of South Africa. Riding down deserted beaches through the surf, exploring gorges and gullies on horseback, evoking images of shipwrecks, storms, whales and dolphins – the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape offers true adventure for all horse riders. The family-run Wild Coast Horse Riding Adventures is the place for you to start exploring.

Situated on the southern bank of the Great Kei River, Wild Coast Horse Riding Adventures is the gateway to riding in the old Transkei. A true horseback adventure in an area that is one of South Africa’s hidden gems. The Wild Coast offers the complete horse riding holiday package – spectacular scenery, long beach canters and an array of comfortable accommodation. All rides are led by experienced guides who follow the tides for exciting but safe riding, including gallops and river crossings.

This story is from the November 2017 edition of HQ magazine.

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