Wild Coast Horse Trails, Safaris and Adventures
Wild Coast Surf & Turf Horse Safari
A combination of game viewing on horseback and beach riding along the Wild Coast
- Would you like to ride horses through a stunning game reserve filled with non-dangerous game where the Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest and a multitude of different antelope can be closely approached on horseback?
- Would you like to ride across rolling hills, and into deep forested kloofs searching for the elusive Kudu & Bush Buck?
- Then canter down endless beaches and wonder through rural Xhosa villages all from the back of beautiful, well-schooled horses?
- A 3 night 4 days stay at the Endalweni Private Game reserve followed by a 4 night adventure along the Wild Coast will give you an authentic taste of rural Africa.
- The 7 night 8 day Wild Coast Surf & Turf Horse Safari is a wonderful combination of bush & beach riding through a stunning Eco environment with breath-taking views from every hill top.
- Ideal for most riders who are comfortable in the saddle,(can walk, trot & canter on a well-schooled horse) non riders are welcome to join the group as there are plenty of walks and things to do. Advanced riders will be delighted with the different pace options on our responsive fit horses.
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
You should try to plan to arrive in East London on SA flight 471 @ 11.30. It is approximately 1 hours drive to Endalweni Game Reserve from the airport. After settling you into your room we make our way to the horse paddocks situated near the lodge. After an introduction to the horses, we will take them out for the afternoon, and explore the reserve and get our first taste of game viewing on horseback. The first evening we will join you for drinks and dinner, before a good nights rest after your long journey.
Day 2
You are up early this morning, a quick cup of coffee or tea and a rusk gets us going and up into the saddle. A leisurely ride out exploring the reserve in search of giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Impala, Blesbuck, Kudu, Bushbuck, Warthog, and a multitude of other antelope species. The rolling hills offer long canters and stunning views across the Kei River bush veld and distant sea. Brunch is served at the lodge in the late morning, and you have time for a noon time nap or a stroll around the lodge bird watching or enjoy sitting watching the Nyala grazing close to the veranda. During the afternoon you will go to our beach paddocks in Kei Mouth and get to ride along the stunning Kei River Mouth beach front and meet your other horse for the beach section of your riding safari. Dinner is served at the lodge at about 7.30.
Day 3
We start early again this morning to search for game, following the Zebra & Wildebeest trails meandering to the far parameter of the reserve. Perched on top of a cliff overlooking the stunning Kei River Valley and the rural Transkei you will be met by the lodge team for a stunning bush brunch (weather permitting). Afterwards we make our way back to the lodge where there is time to relax for an hour or so before we ride from the beach paddocks again, this time exploring the cliff tops at Morgan Bay. We are treated to a lovely traditional South African Braai this evening.
Day 4
After breakfast, the second part of your adventure begins. You venture across the Great Kei River, loading the horses onto the pontoon and onto the beaches of the Wild Coast. An energetic ride along the beach brings us to Trennery's in time for lunch. During the afternoon we explore inland, searching for waterfalls and long canter tracks before a gallop down the beach back to Trennery's-
Day 5
Heading north, we pass the Jacaranda ship wreck and depending on the tide either cross the river at the mouth or turn inland across country and through rural villages to cross the Kobonqaba River further up stream. The horses set a steady pace at trot and canter as we head towards Wavecrest in time for lunch. This afternoon is free time. You can take a boat trip up the river and explore the Mangrove swamps, hike, fish, or just kick back and relax in the Jacuzzi! Guest are invited to spoil themselves at the spa, enjoy a massage, manicure, pedicure, Sauna, Steam room. Drinks on the deck at sunset as we sit and watch the great Crested Cranes come in to roost, end a perfect day.
Day 6
The departure time this morning is dictated by the tide. It a fantastic 3 hour ride either up the beach and back across country through rolling hills and traditional villages or the other way around, depending on the tides. Either way you get to ride on the hard wet beach at low tide – the gallops are exhilarating. We are back at the hotel in time for lunch. This will give us time to explore the stunning mangrove estuary of the Nxaxo river by boat, enjoy a spa treatment or take an hour or so ride through stunning forests – this afternoon is flexible as there are so many options to experience!!!
Day 7
Today we start our journey back home. We ride inland this morning, crossing the river high up and away from the tides influence. The slay paths and track offer great canters as we wind our way back to the beach. We ride back past Trennery’s and call in a Seagulls Beach Hotel for a great pub lunch. We then head towards Kei Mouth and the pontoon crossing before dropping the horses off at the paddocks around 4 o’clock.
Day 8
Our riders say good bye after an early morning ride across the Cliff Tops at Morgan Bay or a last ride through the game reserve. Brunch will be served before you leave. The shuttle will be ready to transfer you to East London at 13h00