Day 1
On arrival at East London airport, you will be transferred to Kei Mouth, the beach base of Wild Coast Horse Trails. A light snack is served at the Kei Mouth Country Club, and you will change into your riding clothes. Your horse-riding adventure starts now.

The afternoon ride will take you across the Kei River by ferry, over rocky headlands and along endless stretches of beach before arriving at Trennerys – a quaint, authentic hotel that gives 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 2
Fully relaxed after a good night’s sleep, you will awake to the sound of the sea, and the solitude of being somewhere on the edge of Africa. Our unhurried itinerary will give you plenty of time to explore the hotel or go for a short beach walk. After a leisurely breakfast, you are in the saddle and off to explore the local area. The guides will take you to hidden waterfalls for a picnic lunch and a swim if choose. Then it’s back to Trennerys, in the late afternoon, for another relaxed evening.

Day 3
It’s time to move on today with a distance of 40km to be covered. Heading out from Trennerys, you will continue up the coast, traversing rolling hills and sandy beaches and pass-through rural settlements. You cross a number of inland river drifts, then the ride veers back to the sea for a breakfast or lunchtime picnic on the beach. Tides permitting, the rest of the day is a breath-taking ride on long, endless beaches, which mean faster riding and the thrill of a good horse in a great location. Another traditional beach hotel, Mazeppa Bay is your next stop. Exploring the secluded beach will lead you to a suspension bridge onto one of the only islands along the coast. A pleasant evening spent soaking up the relaxed atmosphere gives riders the opportunity to unwind after a challenging day in the saddle.

Day 4
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 riverbed, the ride heads back to the sea through valleys and along winding cattle tracks before reaching your next destination – Kob Inn. You arrive just in time for lunch. In the afternoon you have the opportunity to relax and soak up the laidback hospitality of another coastal treasure. 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
Today you should be fresh and ready for a full day in the saddle. The tides dictate the days 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
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 you cross rivers, climb hills and speed along beaches on your 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; maybe explore the rare mangrove forests by either 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
From Wavecrest, if the tide is right, the ride back to Kei Mouth will be fast paced and along the beach. After dropping your horse off at the beach base for a well -earned rest, you will have a late lunch at the country club.

Your last night of trail is spent at the home and guest lodge of Julie-Anne and Clint, where they will treat you to a typical South African Braai. Finishing off a week of unforgettable riding with the warm hospitality that the Wild Coast is known for.

Day 8
Depending on your departure time, you could squeeze in one more ride before the shuttle picks you up to transfer you back to the airport.

We also can offer a 4-night mini beach trail if you are short on time Mon-Fri weekly. Just ask for info.

Please ask about

• Cape Winelands riding trip

• A riding safari in Botswana

• Cape Town

• Victoria Falls