Our horses love the water

Our horses love the water and willingly walk through the breaking waves, while you look out to sea to spot passing whales, dolphins and seals. You can trot or canter along the tide line or splash through the shallow seasonal lagoon bordering the sand dunes.

At the far end of Noordhoek Beach, explore the broken ribs and rusted boiler of the Kakapo shipwreck, still visible in the soft white sand after more than 100 years.

To top off the best beach horse ride ever, advanced riders may choose to gallop down the race-horse sand track, to get a feel of what it is like to ride a winner!

Best horse ride ever

Michael Schumacher swapped his Formula One for real horsepower when he came for a ride on Noordhoek Beach with us!

Comments:

"Nothing tops a gallop on Noordhoek Beach - it's the best!"
K. Sales, Cape Town.

"A whale jumped while I was trotting through the waves, I couldn't believe it!" Ruth, London, UK

"My best horse ride ever." D. Spies, Germany

"We were on the beach in a second, without stepping foot on a single road."
Carly Townsend, USA

"There is something very appealing about riding an ex-race horse, whose mane was previously plaited for the parade ring, but has now grown long and flies wildly in the wind."
Passport to the Best of Cape Town guide book

WHERE TO FIND THE DUNES HORSE RIDING AND RACING STABLES

Stroll along the shorline of Noordhoek Beach

The Dunes Riding stables is in Protea Road, Noordhoek, just off Beach Road. The stables are positioned in the sand dunes, so you are on the beach within a minute of mounting your horse. We do not ride within sight or sound of any roads. Bring a camera.

Beach rides go out at any time you like - just call to make an appointment.

Prices:
1-1¼ hour beach ride - R350
(2009 rate)

CONTACT US

Contact The Dunes. Tel: +27 (0)21 789 1723, Fax: +27 (0)21 789 2948, Cellphone: +27 (0)82 784 8699.