About Horse Riding Cape Town
Horse Riding Cape Town operates from Noordhoek on the Cape Peninsula, running guided beach rides along one of the most scenic stretches of coastline in the Western Cape. Their base sits at the edge of the Noordhoek wetlands, with direct trail access to the pristine 8-kilometre Noordhoek Beach backed by the dramatic cliffs of Chapman's Peak and The Sentinel.
The standard outing is a 90-minute to two-hour guided ride that winds through indigenous fynbos and wetland before reaching the beach, where horses and riders walk along the sand with mountain and ocean views in every direction. All experience levels are welcome, from complete beginners to confident riders, and guides match horses to ability. Shorter bush trail rides and pony rides for younger children are also available. Maximum group size is kept small — typically six riders — ensuring a relaxed, personalised experience.
What makes this operation special is the setting itself: Noordhoek Beach is wild, uncrowded, and strikingly beautiful, with Chapman's Peak as a constant backdrop. The horses are well-cared-for and calm, the guides are friendly and safety-conscious, and the overall experience delivers that rare combination of genuine adventure and total tranquillity that keeps visitors coming back.
