Horseback Full Day Safari

A Cape Town safari day trip on horseback is a unique and adventurous way to experience the wonders of a South African safari in the middle of a 10 000 hectare Karoo game reserve. No prior horse riding experience is necessary for the horseback safari tour.

Aquila’s horseback safari offers guests the exciting chance to see South Africa’s iconic wildlife, capture stunning wildlife photos, and experience an authentic African safari without travelling far from the city. All horseback safaris are led by two qualified field guides, ensuring guests have the best opportunity to see the reserve’s natural fauna and flora.

Minimum age requirement: 16 years

Maximum weight limit: 95kg

Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed

Transfers are available as an optional add-on

This experience is ideal for guests looking to enjoy the reserve in a calm, immersive way while taking in the natural beauty of the Karoo on horseback.

Transport must be booked before 3pm for next-day arrivals. Please note that pick-up times provided for day-trip transport options are estimates only. Your final pick-up time will be confirmed the day prior to your safari experience.

Pick up locations and times will be confirmed by a safari consultant the evening before your scheduled departure date. Please ensure your contact details (provided at the time of your booking) are accurate and valid for South Africa.

Pick up zones include: Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Town CBD, Constantia or Bellville. For private, luxury or air transfers, please contact our safari consultants after making your booking.

Please Note: Transport to the reserve and back can be booked as an additional add-on. All foreign guests travelling with Aquila’s transport service are required to carry their passports.

Contact (daytrips@aquilasafari.com or 021 430 7260 or read our terms and conditions.)