Noordhoek Beach horse riding

Cape Town's beautiful Noordhoek beach is perfect for a gallop. Photo courtesy genewolf

Noordhoek is popular for horse rides along a white, sandy beach that stretches for miles.

There’s nothing quite like cantering on the beach, wind in your hair, surrounded by postcard-perfect views of Chapman’s Peak and the ocean waves crashing just metres away.

Noordhoek is one of the Cape’s most spectacular beaches, stretching from the base of Chapman’s Peak to Kommetjie. Pristine is the word that comes to mind, and the area is great for walks, bird watching and of course, horse riding.

Many of the residents of Noordhoek have their own stables. For visitors, there are a number of places where you can book your place on trails through the wetlands and along the beach.

There are also riding schools in the area, for first-timers and for those who want to hone their skills.

Sleepy Hollow Horse Riding, +27 (0)21 789 2341, offers rides with experienced guides. Visit the Kakapo shipwreck and learn more about the indigenous birdlife in the area.

Imhoff Equestrian Centre, +27 (0)82 774 1191, offers morning, noon and sunset rides along the beach.

After you’ve enjoyed your time on the beach, stop off at Noordhoek Farm Village with its lovely restaurants, delicatessens, arts and craft shops and children’s play area.

  • Phone: +27 (0)21 789 2812

Newlands rugby stadium

Newlands rugby stadium, officially known as DHL Newlands, is where the Springboks play their international matches in Cape Town. The stadium is also the home ground of the Stormers and Western Province rugby teams.

Scarborough

Along the winding road from Kommetjie past Witsands and Misty Cliffs, approximately an hour’s drive from Cape Town city centre, you’ll come upon a pretty seaside village flanked by pristine beaches, scenic mountains and a camel-shaped rock formation – this is Scarborough.

Ratanga Junction

Picture this ... You’re strapped into your seat, hanging under the track of a looping roller coaster that’s hurtling down a twisting track at about 100km/h. Screams fill the air, and you’re not sure you’ll live to savour the memories ... If that sounds like fun to you, then Ratanga Junction’s the place you need to be!

Lion’s Head

Lion’s Head forms part of the Table Mountain range and provides a scenic backdrop to the City of Cape Town.

Great rides

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