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Mountain safaris on horseback
Bokpoort Horseback Adventures
The beauty of the Eastern Free State.
© South African Tourism
Did you know?
Bokpoort is slowly building a herd of specially bred appaloosas.
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.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Bokpoort Horseback Adventures
Tel: +27 (0)58 256 1181
Email: horses@bokpoort.co.za
How to get here
Bokpoort Horseback Adventures & Holiday Farm is located 5 minutes outside Clarens in the Free State. You will need your own vehicle to get there.
Get around
On horseback, mountain bike or foot.
What will it cost
Accommodation ranges from R350 to R500 per person per night for a minimum of 2 nights. Horseback tours start from around R230 per person and vary according to the duration of the tour.
Length of stay
Tours can last up to 10 days, but 2 nights is adequate for those looking for a shorter getaway.