Bokpoort Horseback Adventures

The beauty of the Eastern Free State.

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Just outside the Free State town of Clarens lies Bokpoort Horseback Adventures & Holiday Farm, which has offered horseback safaris in the region for nearly 2 decades. Horseback tours can last from 2 hours to 10 days, with many different packages in between.

This well-known and reputable farm (it's been in the Roos family for 5 generations) offers both short rides in the area near the farm and multi-day trails that hug the Lesotho border and head up into the mountains. The knowledgeable and accredited guides will ensure the best horseback experience possible.

The farm offers well-trained, sure-footed horses that are bred for climbing mountains. Among the breeds on the farm are Appaloosas, Boerperd and Basotho ponies. There's even a special, much-loved horse called Blackie for the under-6-year-olds, which has taught many children to ride and love horses.

With so many horses to choose from, every rider will receive the right horse to suit their experience level. Are you a beginner? Then take a gentle walk and enjoy the incredible views. Are you an experienced rider? Then opt for exhilarating gallops over the plains and get great close-up views of the game in the area. Watch out for eland, zebra, Red hartebeest, Black wildebeest, blesbok, springbok and rhebuck.

There are also mountain bike trails available (bring your own bikes), trout fishing in the nearby rivers and horse-cart rides. For horse lovers, Bokpoort offers a fun and challenging experience in the natural splendour of the Eastern Free State.