HORSE TRAIL SAFARIS

SOUTH AFRICAS LEADING OPERATORS OF 2 - 14 DAY HORSE BACK WILDERNESS TRAILS

TEL: 021 703 4396 FX 021 703 1417

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NAPIER - THE JEWEL OF THE OVERBERG This sleepy little town is a characterful and quaint village nestled in the Overberg area and only a mere 2 hour scenic drive from Cape Town . The main crops grown here are wheat, canola, oats and barley, but dairy and sheep co-exist very well. Late winter and early spring are when the fields come alive in all their magnificent yellows of canola interspersed with fields of emerald wheat. Fynbos is predominant in this area and one can find the Cape Sugarbird, Protea Seed eater and of course the splendid Blue Crane ( South Africas national bird). There is something for everyone to see in this little town. From the Toy museum to the Agricultural museum, a mini golf course and of course a horse ride through all this beautiful scenery. Napier also hosts: The Foot of Africa Run The Horse and Cart Festival Patat Fees Commando trail (Easter only and between 50 - 60 horsemen strong). Napier is well known for its home baked foods and the smell of bread in the oven is a good one to wake up to. THE RIDE: From Napier, the village with old world charm, you will ride to the crescent of Soetmuisberg – from where you will have uninterrupted views of L’Agulhas, the Southern most tip of Africa . The trail winds its way through some of the rarest fynbos and protea species in the world. The undulating wheat fields of the surrounding countryside are home to the Blue Crane , South Africa ’s national bird, and it is not uncommon to see large flocks. The area has a rich population of bird species including the magnificent sunbirds, fish eagles and kingfishers – it truly is a birders paradise. For the more adventurous we have the “commando trail” which spans over 4 days and a true South African experience. Ride from Napier to Sandi Glen to Pearly Beach to Elim and then back to Napier on the 4^th day. Sleep over on farms and cook over open fires. R1800.00 per person per day inclusive of food and accommodation. (For less than 3 riders) R1500.00 per person per day inclusive of food and accommodation (For more than 3 riders) All prices are quoted in ZAR All rates are quoted per person Full trail price is payable 2 weeks before the trail These prices exclude personal expenses: A) optional excursions B) gratuities All trails and accommodation are subject to change due to weather and natural unforseen circumstances or lagoon/river in flood, rock slide etc.