Starting from the Grootbos Nature Reserve, which has an award-winning lodge and is famous as a botanical hot-spot, the trail runs west through the coastal shrubland and traverses the vast magical, almost surreal, sand drifts (Grys Dune) of die Plaat.
Ride along perfect white beaches of the Walker Bay Conservancy and whale sanctuary which is arguably the best land-based area in the world to watch whales (whale watching capital of the world from June to December – whales and their calves often come within meters of the coastline). Admire these magnificent creatures and their “aquabatic” displays, splashing, crashing and blowing, breaching, lobtailing, spy-hopping and sailing close to shore.
Enjoy the sandy beaches and experience the thrill of beach canters. Just before De Kelders the coastline gets rougher with rocky beaches and limestone cliffs which flatten out onto sandy stretches of die Plaat. The coastal landscape will give way to mountain fynbos when we hit the slopes of the coastal hills to return to Grootbos.
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Directions
From Hermanus,
Take R43 to Stanford/Gansbaai. Drive 13km past Stanford , Grootbos sign will indicate left turn.. Take left , follow road 600m to the Grootbos Entrance on your left. Drive past main entrance and onto dirt road. 600m from start of dirt, there is an African Horse Company signed turnoff into the paddock field.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO TOILET FACILITIES AT THIS SITE
We suggest stopping off at the Ou meul bakery in Stanfordfor facilities
From Gansbaai:
Take R43 towards Hermanus. After +/- 6km, there is a right turn to Grootbos. Take right and follow road 600m to top of hill and Grootbos Entrance on your left.
Drive past main entrance and onto dirt road. 600m from start of dirt, there is an African Horse Company signed turnoff into the paddock field
PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO TOILET FACILITIES AT THIS SITE
The most incredible experience! I would 100000% recommend this trip, we booked the 3hr beach ride. Horses were just lovely, fun to ride and like excitable puppies at the beach. Galloping along the sand with the sea one side and mountains the other was just an unforgettable experience, even for my boyfriend who's not that horsey. It left us smiling for the rest of the day! (And aching for a few after that haha!) - Amy
my clients enjoyed it very much - Chris
A no-nonsense fantastic morning with a terrific guide who allowed us to soak up everything good about being on horseback in such a beautiful setting. A brilliant experience that will be remembered and spoken about for a long time to come! Highly recommended. - Ian
Great experience looks every minute of it was one of the highlights all day. Well worth doing and great value. I'll guide is very knowledgeable and looked after us. - Alastair
We had an amazing ride, through stunning nature with a super guide and well trained horses. We hope to be back soon, and will recommend the ride to friends and family. Thank you so much! - Antje
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