Highlights
- Ride alongside free-roaming giraffes, zebras, kudus, and antelopes
- Traverse grasslands, wooded valleys, and ridgelines in the Magaliesberg
- Enjoy a motor-free, low-impact safari in a 2-billion-year-old landscape
- Get matched to a horse that suits your skill level and enjoy a safety briefing
- Benefit from return transfers from hotels in Johannesburg or Pretoria
Description
A Wildlife Encounter Like No Other
Most safari experiences put you behind glass. This one puts you in the saddle.
On this guided horseback wildlife safari, you will explore a private reserve nestled within the Magaliesberg, one of the oldest mountain ranges on Earth at over 2 billion years old. Unlike vehicle-based game drives, horses are accepted as non-threatening by resident wildlife, which means the animals do not scatter. They graze, move, and behave naturally as your group passes within remarkable proximity.
You will ride through rolling grasslands, acacia woodland, and elevated ridgelines with sweeping views across the valley. Along the way, your guide will track herds of Giraffe, Zebra, Kudu, and various Antelope species that roam freely across the reserve. The entire experience is motor-free and unhurried.
Transfers Included from Johannesburg and Pretoria
This listing includes comfortable hotel pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, driven by a personal driver-guide who provides a pre-departure briefing en route. The total experience runs 4 to 5 hours door-to-door, with 2 hours spent in the saddle on the reserve.
Suitable for All Riders
No prior horse riding experience is required. At the equestrian centre, horses are carefully matched to each guest's size and experience level. A safety orientation and basic riding instruction are provided before the trail begins, and guides maintain a steady, relaxed pace throughout. Riders from first-timers to seasoned equestrians are equally well accommodated.
Includes
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Johannesburg or Pretoria)
Air-conditioned transfer vehicle with free Wi-Fi
Bottled water during transport
Personal driver-guide with pre-departure briefing
2-hour guided horseback safari on a private reserve
All safety equipment (helmet, gear)
Horse matched to your experience level
All reserve entry and activity fees
Excludes
Meals and beverages (lunch, sodas, juice, alcohol)
Anything not listed under inclusions
Important Information
- Minimum age: 8 years
Weight limit: 95 kg (enforced for the welfare of the horses)
Experience level: All levels welcome, including complete beginners
Not suitable for pregnant guests or those with serious back or hip conditions
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
