Beach or Bush Horse Riding in iSimangaliso Wetland Park
When Horse Riding for either novices or ‘old hands’ there are few places in the world you can ride
in an area as unspoiled or beautiful as the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
BEACH RIDE
1 or 2 hours
Our beach rides start at Main Beach in St Lucia, kilometers of clean white sand with the Indian Ocean rolling in alongside.
We take the horses down to the waters edge and head either north towards First Rocks or south towards the St Lucia Estuary.
During the whale season (June-Nov) we often see humpbacks breaching out in the deeper water on their way to their breeding grounds in Mozambique.
From November to February we search for the tracks of sea turtles who dug their nests above the high tide mark in the warm sand the night before.
The rest of the year we have to make do with dolphins playing in the surf, hippo pods relaxing in the estuary, crocodiles sunning themselves on the sandy banks or just the amazing views along the beach.
Our beach rides are low tide dependent and can only take place 2 hours either side of low tide.
Children must be over 8 years old for a beach ride.
Riders must be under 95 kg.
GAME RIDE
1 or 2 hours
Our game rides begin at Iphiva, a 5-minute drive from the centre of St Lucia.
From here we ride into the Game Reserve on the southern end of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park where we ride alongside zebra, wildebeest, bushbuck, warthog, duiker and impala with occasional sightings of rhino, buffalo and our elusive leopard.
By being so unobtrusive on horseback, we are able to view game from just meters away without interrupting their normal behaviour.
This is the perfect start for a novice, children or game viewing enthusiasts, as it is a gentle ride with lots of interest along the way.
Children must be over 6 years old for a game ride.
Riders must be under 95 kg.
BEACH & GAME COMBO
2.5 hours
The beach and game combo ride is 2.5 hours of horseback adventure where you experience the best of the game reserve and the beach.
Children must be over 8 years old for a beach ride.
Riders must be under 95 kg.
HALF DAY RIDE
+/- 5 hours
The half day ride is about 5 hours of horseback adventure where you experience the best of the game reserve and the beach.
Children must be over 8 years old for a beach ride.
Riders must be under 95 kg.
HOW TO BOOK
THE HORSE SAFARI CAN BE BOOKED AT YOUR ACCOMMODATION
THINGS TO TAKE
SUNSCREEN
Put on some sunscreen and sunglasses to protect against the hot South African sun.
COMFY CLOTHES
Wear some comfortable clothes.
GEAR
Take your camera or binoculars. There is always something amazing to see.
CONDITIONS OF RIDING
– Cancellations can be made up to 24 hours before the time of the ride; this will entitle you to a full refund. There is no refund for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the ride.
– No refunds will be made if persons arrive late for rides. Rides will depart as close to the stated departure time as possible.
– Minors are to be accompanied at all times by adults/custodians who will at all times accept responsibility for minors.
– Bhangazi Horse Safaris reserves the right to cancel any ride should weather or other circumstances dictate. Refunds will be given in the case the tour provider cancels the ride. However in case of light rain rides will go ahead as scheduled.
– Instructions by the guides have to be followed at all times.
– The tour provider/s are not liable for any damages, loss or injuries that may be suffered by the guests whether occurring before, during or after the ride.
– Wearing a riding helmet on rides is compulsory.
– Minimum age is 6 years old for the game rides and 8 years old for the beach rides. Riders must be under 95kg.
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