Klein Karoo Horse Adventures

Activity Description

Join us for this guided outride which includes a picnic served at one of our picnic beautiful spots. Our most popular short route on jeep tracks, farm roads and game tracks through the veld for riders of all levels of skill, even total beginners.
A beautiful 1.5 hour ride in unspoilt Klein Karoo nature, followed by a picnic where you can spend an unlimited time. It’s a great outing for families.
The picnic is prepared in our farm kitchen of mostly home grown products.

Arrangements

Duration3 hours

WhenAll year round.

WhereDoornkraal Farm, Stompdrift Dam Road, De Rust near De Rust in the Klein Karoo

WeatherThis service is weather depending. Humans are waterproof, just like horses. We will continue with your ride in wet weather conditions, although we rarely have to reschedule due to rain. The Klein Karoo is known for its very dry climate, however, we do not operate in extreme wet weather conditions and rides will be rescheduled if we decide that its impossible to attempt the ride. If we are blessed with wet weather, we can serve the picnic at our starting point, in a sheltered spot.. In the case of high temperatures, we take along water in the saddle bags and if you keep moving, it is bearable mostly because we have a low humidity.

What to WearComfortable clothing: Long pants, ski pants or riding breeches and closed shoes. Sneakers are not ideal, but acceptable. Avoid clothing which can be damaged by shrubs and branches (e.g. down jackets, microfibre). We provide riding hats. If there are rain predicted, bring a light rain jacket. We can tidy it away in a saddle bag if you are unsure of the weather on the ride.

Things to BringRemember to bring your sunscreen and sunglasses. In summer, we recommend long sleeved, light shirts with a collar for protection against the sun. Feel free to bring your own water bottle to take along on the ride, otherwise we provide bottled tap water or you can buy drinks at our Farm Shop. Bring a change of clothing if we expect wet weather.

Guests or SpectatorsNon riders are welcome to spend time on the farm while friends or family are out on a ride, and they can join them for the picnic. Take a walk or relax under the vine veranda. Alternatively you can take the short drive to De Rust to browse shops or visit one of the numerous café’s. Meiringspoort Waterfall is also a short drive away.

Requirements

Minimum Age7 years

Minimum Height0.0 m

Maximum Height195.0 m

Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement

QualificationsN/A

Maximum Weight110.0 kg

CertificationNone Required

Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

Riding caps: It is strongly recommended that riders wear one for the duration of the outride or activity. It is compulsory for riders younger than 18 years to wear a riding hat.
Water: We provide normal drinking quality water for the activity, but you are welcome to bring your own or buy bottled water at our tuck shop.
Picnic: a three course picnic with soft drinks and a glass of wine from our wine farm, Doornkraal. You are welcome to order extra drinks at an additional cost/
The Guide: You will be in the good hands of a guide who knows the route, the area and the horses.
Saddle bags: Each ride will at least have one horse fitted with a set of saddle bags for drinking water or small items like jackets etc.

Exclusions

Additional drinks.
Insurance.

Notes

Maximum number of riders per group: 12
Please arrive 15 minutes before your starting time so that you have enough time to fit a riding cap, sign the waiver/indemnity (if you haven’t checked in on line beforehand) and have a safety briefing before meeting your guide and horse. Please be on time to avoid disappointment, as the ride has to end at the arranged time.

Please check in online before your ride so that we have important details to be able to choose the best horse for each rider.

Additional important note: We book the ride exclusively for you, but if we have enquiries for riders of the same skill level, we reserve the right to accommodate those riders on the same ride.