WILD COAST HORSE TRAIL
Rider Limitations: Experienced riders only.
Riders over 12 years old only.
Weight Limit: 90kg.
Season: January - December (all year).
Dates: Set dates throughout the year - ask us for dates.
Price: £2580. Inclusive of riding, accommodation and food.
Not Included: Flights, insurance, drinks purchased at local bars/restaurants, transfers.
Transfers are usually around R1400 (£67) each way from East London Airport, paid directly to the driver. Transfers will be booked for you.
Extra Costs: Tips for staff/guides.
Flights: Flights must be booked to arrive and depart from East London Airport (South Africa).
Internet: Wi-fi is available at accommodation.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Please note this is a sample only, individual experiences may vary slightly.
This itinerary acts as a guide to give you an overview of what your trail ride will be like.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL DAY, KEI MOUTH GUEST HOUSE
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On arrival at East London airport, you will be transferred to Kei Mouth Guest Lodge.
A light lunch is served, before changing in to your riding clothes and meeting your horse for the week! The afternoon is filled with an introductory ride around the local area, allowing you to start forming a bond with your horse, and blow away the travelling cobwebs.
A relaxed, friendly evening meal awaits you back at Kei Mouth Guest Lodge, along with a good night’s sleep.
DAY 2: SEAGULLS HOTEL
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The real adventure starts now! After a light breakfast it’s time to saddle up. Riders take a short ride down to the Kei River, cross by ferry, and ride onwards over rocky headlands and long stretches of beach. The guides will take you to hidden waterfalls for a picnic lunch and a swim if you choose!
Then it’s off to Trennerys or Seagulls Hotel (both quaint, authentic hotels that give guests a real taste of traditional South African holidaying). Here you can stretch your legs on the beach or unwind with a beer by the pool before enjoying a great dinner, and time with your riding group.
DAY 3: MAZEPPA BAY HOTEL
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Awake to the sound of the sea, on the edge of Africa. Today, horses and riders move up the coast to Wavecrest Hotel. A brisk morning ride sees riders traversing rolling hills, clambering up rocky outcrops, and enjoying never-ending canters along unspoilt sandy beaches.
Friendly locals greet you as you pass through rural settlements that remain largely untouched by time. You’ll encounter several inland river drifts, open grasslands, and winding sandy paths before veering back towards the sea where the warm hospitality of Wavecrest Hotel awaits. With its traditional thatched cottages and breathtaking views, Wavecrest is a favourite among guests.
After a light lunch, the afternoon is yours to explore, or relax as you wish. Soothe muscles at the spa, go kayaking, or take a dip in the Indian Ocean.
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DAY 4: KOB INN
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The next leg of your adventure is “The Gorge”. This route takes you through a beautiful river ravine and over some tricky terrain. Once through the rocky river bed, the ride heads back to the sea through valleys and along winding cattle tracks before reaching your next destination - Kob Inn.
With a pub on the rocks overlooking the wild seas, and sheltered private beaches on either side, this is an exquisite location in which to kick back and truly embrace ‘Africa time’.
DAY 5: KOB INN
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Today you should be fresh and ready for a full day in the saddle. The tides dictate the day’s schedule which will take you about 20km up the coast along sheltered beaches, into hidden coves and beautiful lagoons.
Your guide will select a suitable spot for you to enjoy a picnic and a swim in a lagoon before heading back to Kob Inn for an evening of delicious dining, and maybe a few cocktails!
DAY 6: WAVECREST HOTEL
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It’s time to head back down the coast again. Once more, the timing of the day’s riding will be dependent on the tides, as riders and horses cross rivers, climb hills and canter along beaches on the way to Wavecrest Hotel.
After a good 30km ride, in the afternoon you can choose to indulge in a little pampering at the Wavecrest spa, or explore the rare mangrove forests by boat or canoe. More South African coastal hospitality awaits you as you relax and allow yourself to be spoilt by the Wavecrest team.
DAY 7: KEI MOUTH GUEST HOUSE
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From Wavecrest the ride back along the beach to Kei Mouth will be fast-paced! Horses and riders take a rest for lunch, before hitting the beaches at low tide for some fast canters in the afternoon.
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Your last night of the trail is spent at Kei Mouth Guest Lodge, where you are treated to a typical South African Braai (barbeque); finishing off a week of unforgettable riding with the warm hospitality that the Wild Coast is known for.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE DAY
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Depending on your departure time, you can squeeze in one more ride in the local area, before the shuttle picks you up to transfer you back to the airport.
TRAIL OVERVIEW
DAY 1: Arrival Day. Kei Mouth Guest Lodge, Kei Mouth
DAY 2: Trennerys or Seagulls Hotel, Qolora Mouth
DAY 3: Wavecrest Hotel, KwaGcaleka
DAY 4: Kob Inn Hotel, Quora River Mouth
DAY 5: Kob Inn Hotel, Quora River Mouth
DAY 6: Wavecrest Hotel, KwaGcaleka
DAY 7: Kei Mouth Guest Lodge, Kei Mouth
DAY 8: Departure Day
