ABOUT THE JOURNEY

The Wildest Coast Journey by Horse is an annual pilgrimage on horseback that spans the rugged and untamed shoreline of the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Starting at the Great Kei River in the south to the Mtamvuna River that lies 400km in the north and back again.

The full 800km journey is made up of 8 shorter rides (4 on the north bound ride and 4 on the south bound ride). The rides range from between 7 – 11 days.

Four of the rides are focused more on camping-out and sleeping in remote locations whilst the other 4 rides offer a comfy night’s sleep in accommodation along the way.

This is a journey for the soulful wanderer, the stop-to-smell-the-roses and gaze up at the stars kinda traveler. Here is a unique opportunity to really immerse yourself in the rustic and rural lifestyle of the Wild Coast that is so vastly different from our Western culture, which seeks out luxury and expects pampering. This is not a fast-paced endurance ride or a competitive adventure race. It’s a pilgrimage and by the end of this journey you will not only have explored this untamed landscape but also the wild and free parts of yourself.

Have a look at our media coverage and video teasers on this LINK

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Horsing Around our 5 week training program in Hogsback, getting the horses fit for the Wild Coast.
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A visual overview of the 8 rides and the journey’s route.
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A brief introduction to the journey and the team.

Please click on the images below to open the full ride brochures, with specific itinerary and PRICING for each of the 8 rides!

If you are amped to join us on one or more of our rides, please fill out the application form via this LINK.

Please read the brochures before filling out the application form 🙂

The ride of endless beach gallops, and undulating remote untouched landscapes. It’s the up-tempo vibe of this ride that sets the journey into its wild and free motion. 

7 Full days and 8 nights of wild adventure with 3 nights of wild camping.

The Apollo Trail is a great ride for those who are not that saddle fit, the terrain is relatively easy and beautiful and we get to stay in comfy accommodation every night. We can also offer guided hiking options for keen walking partners if required.  

6 full days of adventure with 7 nights of comfy accommodation along the way.

Horse riding Adventures

Experience the warm & friendly mPondo culture on this fun-filled trail, while exploring exquisite scenery and breathtaking landscapes and long beach gallops.

7 full days of adventure with 7 nights of comfy accommodation in homestays and backpackers. 

The northern Pondo section of the Wild Coast is incredible. This ride is for the more experienced and confidant rider.

11 nights and 10 full days of adventure. We will camp for 4 nights along this ride with the other nights in a variety of accommodations. 

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The northern Pondo section of the Wild Coast is incredible. This ride is for the more experienced and confidant rider.

11 nights and 10 full days of adventure. We will camp for 4 nights along this ride with the other nights in a variety of accommodations. 

Experience the warm & friendly mPondo culture on this fun-filled trail, while exploring exquisite scenery and breathtaking landscapes and long beach gallops – all whilst embracing the challenge of finding ice cold Savanna’s 😉

7 full days of adventure with 8 nights of comfy accommodation in homestays and backpackers. 

Free and Wild Adventures

The Kefiele Trail is a great ride for those who are not that saddle fit, the terrain is relatively easy and beautiful and we get to stay in comfy accommodation every night. We can also offer guided hiking options for keen walking partners if required. 

6 full days of adventure with 7 nights of comfy accommodation along the way.

The full-power vibe of this final ride of the journey is complimented by endless beach gallops, and undulating remote untouched landscapes in a true ‘Free and Wild’ manner.

7 Full days and 8 nights of wild adventure with 3 nights of wild camping.

If you are amped to join us on one or more of our rides, please fill out the application form via this LINK