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Day / Half Day Horse Trails

These horse trails are designed for those who want to spend time in the Western Cape Winelands with a difference. We give our guests the opportunity to travel to a number of wine farms on horseback, stopping to enjoy tasting the various wines en-route. Alternatively, we can focus on the fynbos and scenery and spend more time in the foothills of the Limietberg Mountains. Either way you will experience the beauty and the wonder of the Cape Winelands.

Wine Tasting Trail

We leave the stables at 08h30 and ride through the vineyards of two historic wine farms. Guests then have the opportunity to indulge in some wine tasting at two old Huguenot farms. The ride continues through the local vineyards for wine, olive and olive oil tasting at Klein Rhebokskloof; a boutique wine and olive estate. We stop for a light lunch in the middle of the day to give riders and horses a break during the hottest period. The ride continues through the vineyards and olive orchards back to the starting point at Diemersfontein Wine and Country Estate in the late afternoon.

Wine and Fynbos Trail

We leave the stables at 08h30 and take a picturesque route through the vineyards and across some scenic farms. Guests then have the opportunity to indulge in some wine, olive and olive tasting at one or two of the local estates. We stop for a light lunch, at a local estate. We then ride on into the foothills of the Limietberg Mountains and ride through the local fynbos on the return journey. The ride returns to the stables at Diemersfontein Wine and Country Estate in the late afternoon.

Based on the full day trails, we can provide a large selection of half day or short trails focusing on the scenery, the local wine farms, olive orchards or the huge variety of local fynbos depending on your requirements.

Participation in trails and hikes is at your own risk. Fynbos Trails, its proprietor, employees and agents will not be held responsible for and shall be exempt from all liability in respect of any loss, damage, theft, injury, accident or loss sustained by any person or their property.

Riding guests should be experienced horse riders and should be riding fit. (Riders should be confident at the rising trot and canter and able to cope with long hours in the saddle.) Novices are welcome on trails of up to a maximum of 2 hours long. 

All trails and hikes are organised and scheduled on request. Please book all short trails and hikes at least seven days in advance and all longer trails and hikes at least fourteen days in advance.