SOUTH AFRICA OUTDOORS

Horse Trails, Quad Bike Trails & Accommodation

Situated in the Skeerpoort Valley on the banks of the Magalies River, just 40 minutes drive from Johannesburg, Pretoria and Rustenburg. Horse trails, Quad bike trails and Country Cottages. Unwind amidst the quiet and tranquil surroundings of a working farm.

Relish the peace of this natural bush setting which offers panoramic views.Enjoy guided trails along the banks of the Magalies and Skeerpoort Rivers amidst picturesque scenery,

Choose between Horse trails or Quad trails.

A well-trained and safely equipped SA Boerperd Horse or a Suzuki bike.

Go quad biking on a Suzuki ATV and experience the thrill of this ride through the bushes.

The Magalies River Trail is suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike. The trail follows a bridle path along the banks of the Magalies River, under the canopy of the lush forest trees.  The route also covers natural indigenous bush area through the cattle camp and crosses the farmed lands with fields of Lucerne.  This ride can be enjoyed by the whole family and is paced according to the experience of the riders. 

A Trail Guide will accompany you and provide information and assistance. 

Trotting and cantering are possible depending on level of experience; otherwise this trail is enjoyed at the walk.

Departure times:  During the day between 07h30 and 15h30

Duration:   One and a half hours

The Cheese Farm Tail is suited to more experienced riders that can ride at least in a trotting and/or canter mode. 

Approximately seven kilometers trail through river bank and farm land is covered down stream to the Van Gaalen Cheese Farm. 

At this point we unsaddle the horses and release them into a camp with a lake. 

We then enjoy a Champagne Breakfast or Cheese Platter Lunch.  Our meal is enjoyed on the patio of the Cheese Farm with the scenic view of the Magalies Mountains and the horse in the foreground playing in the lake. 

After the refreshment stop we saddle up and ride a route home through Pecan forests and river bridle paths. 

Departure times:   Breakfast 08h00, Lunch 11h00

Duration:   Four hours including refreshment stop