South Africa · Horse Riding

Horseback Safari and Cable Car Tour from Johannesburg

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hartbeespoort. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Horseback safari through a nature reserve with experienced guides
  • 02 Look out for giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, impala, ostrich, and other wildlife
  • 03 Ride the Harties aerial cableway into the Magaliesberg Mountains
  • 04 Enjoy panoramic north- and south-facing views from the top
  • 05 A relaxed bush experience away from the noise of vehicles
  • 06 Hotel pickup and bottled water included

Swap the traditional game-drive vehicle for a more immersive way to explore the bush on this horseback safari and cable car experience from the Johannesburg area. Ride through nature on a well-trained horse with an experienced guide, keeping an eye out for wildlife such as giraffe, kudu, blue wildebeest, nyala, impala, ostrich, blesbuck, zebra, springbuck, and more.

After your horseback safari, continue to the Harties aerial cableway for sweeping views over the Magaliesberg Mountains. At the top, follow the circular route for northern and southern viewpoints and enjoy time for lunch before returning.

Nothing gets you closer to nature than being on the back of a horse on this day trip.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Johannesburg, Rustenburg
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Horse back safari in nature

After you are picked up from your hotel you will be transported safely to the horse riding venue. This is where the fun begins when you get allocated a horse to ride. Nothing gets you closer to nature than being on the back of a horse on this day trip. Amazing adventure awaits for you around every corner and see various animals like Giraffe, Kudu, Blue Wildebeest, Nyala, Impala, Ostrich, Blesbuck, Zebra, Springbuck. You might also see exotic wildlife which includes: Sable, Golden Wildebeest, white blesbuck and more. Take a relaxing ride through nature with well-trained horses and experienced guides trained to provide the best horseback safaris. After the horse riding we will depart to our next stop, the Harties aerial cableway.

Cable car ride up the beautiful Magaliesberg Mountains

Our second stop after the horse safari will be the aerial cableway. Another adventure awaits  on one of the longest single monorail cable-way rides in South Africa if not in Africa. You will see the magnificent view that the Magaliesberg Mountains have to offer. On top there is a circular route which provides views to the North and South. You will also get the chance to have lunch after which we will depart back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hartbeespoort. 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • We pick up directly from your hotel. If your hotel is not listed, just provide us with the name and address and we will pick you up from there.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hartbeespoort.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hartbeespoort.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hartbeespoort..

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