South Africa Horse Riding, Coast & Winelands Roadtrip

South Africa Horse Riding, Coast & Winelands Roadtrip
South Africa Horse Riding, Coast & Winelands Roadtrip
South Africa Horse Riding, Coast & Winelands Roadtrip

About this route

Locations: Addo Elephant Park, Wildnerness, Karoo, Winelands, Cape Town

Distances: 10 days

🐎 Horse riding 🌿 Nature 🦌 Wildlife 📍 Adventure 🍷 Wine

Route details

Day 1

Pick Up in Port Elizabeth → Addo (Night in Park)

Collect your campervan, stock up on supplies, and drive to Addo. Settle into the SANParks campsite before enjoying your first night under the bush sky.

🚐~1 h, 72km

Day 2

Addo Safari Day (2nd Night in Park)

Spend the day on self-drive loops through Addo, spotting elephants at waterholes, zebra on the plains, and a wide range of birdlife. Return to camp for a relaxed evening in the park.

🚐Self-drive safari, your choice of distance

Day 3

Amakhala Game Reserve Ride → Overnight Nearby

Drive ~40 minutes east to Amakhala for a full-day guided horseback ride through the bushveld, with wildlife viewing and a picnic stop. Overnight on the reserve if available, or at a campsite near Port Elizabeth.

🚐~40 min (+ short return if staying off-reserve)

Ride horseback through Amakhala Reserve

Ride horseback through Amakhala Reserve

  • 🐴 Guided horseback safari in Amakhala’s Big 5 reserve — ride where vehicles can’t go
  • 🌿 Encounter wildlife calmly from the saddle, blending into the bush
  • 🚐 Combine with Addo or coastal rides as part of your horse riding camper itinerary
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Day 4

Amakhala → Tsitsikamma (SANParks)

Head west to Tsitsikamma National Park (190 km / ~2 h), a striking part of the Garden Route where dense forest meets rugged coastline. Walk the famous suspension bridge across the Storms River mouth or follow one of the short coastal or forest trails. Campsites sit right above the ocean, making it the perfect place to watch the waves and cook out.

🚐~2 h, 190 km

Day 5

Tsitsikamma → Knysna & Wilderness Stops → Gletana Beach

Follow the Garden Route, stopping for lunch at Knysna’s lagoon and a photo stop at Wilderness Beach. Continue to Gletana and enjoy a sundown stroll along the sand.

🚐~2 h 45, 230 km

Day 6

Gletana Sunrise Beach Ride → Doornkraal Farm (2 Nights)

Start with a morning ride on Gletana Beach, with the option to walk or canter along the surf. After lunch, cross the Outeniqua Pass to Doornkraal Farm in the Klein Karoo.

🚐~1 h 30, 120 km

Gallop along Gletana Beach on the Wilderness Coastline

Gallop along Gletana Beach on the Wilderness Coastline

  • 🌅 Sunrise ride with gallops along Gletana’s wild shoreline
  • 🏇 Canter through dunes and splash through surf spray
  • 🚐 Stay at nearby coastal campsite with sea views and camper facilities
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Day 7

Doornkraal Full-Day Ride (2nd Night on Farm)

Enjoy a full-day ride from Doornkraal, crossing ridges, plains, and farm tracks with sweeping Karoo views. Evenings are for farm meals, local wine, and stargazing.

🚐Drive: minimal

Ride and stay at Doornkraal Farm in the Karoo bushveld

Ride and stay at Doornkraal Farm in the Karoo bushveld

  • 🐴 Two full days of riding across Karoo bushveld, valleys, and hills
  • 🚐 Overnight farmstay with your camper parked metres from the stables
  • 🌌 Braai under clear Karoo skies with horses all around you
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Day 8

Doornkraal → Franschhoek (Cape Winelands)

Cross the Karoo to reach Franschhoek (420 km / 5–6 h). Check into a vineyard stay and reward yourself with a special dinner in the valley.

🚐5–6 h, 420 km

Day 9

Winelands Day

Spend a relaxed day exploring Franschhoek and Stellenbosch vineyards, enjoying tastings, cellar tours, and a long vineyard lunch.

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Stay with your RV in amongst the vineyards of the Winelands

Stay with your RV in amongst the vineyards of the Winelands

  • 🍷 Taste local wines at a beautiful Cape Winelands estate
  • 🚐 Sleep among the vines at a vineyard RV pitch (on-site)
  • 🍽️ Stroll to the on-site restaurant for a seasonal dinner
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Day 10

Vineyard Brunch → Cape Town (Start 3 Hotel Nights)

Begin with a vineyard brunch, then drive to Cape Town (80 km / ~1 h 15). Drop off the campervan, check into your hotel, and enjoy your first Cape Town sunset.

🚐~1 h 15, 80 km

Days 11–13

Cape Town Highlights

Explore Cape Town’s icons: Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula, Boulders Beach penguins, and Camps Bay or Clifton for beach time. Take in Robben Island and sample the city’s food and wine scene.

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Why 'With a camper'?

Every experience tailored to a campervan

As campervan travelers ourselves, we understand both the delights of traveling in a motorhome and well as the smaller details (such as parking) which make it harder.

We use this knowledge to curate and design the very best experiences for you and your campervan.

Remarkable experiences you will remember

Our curated experiences are hand-picked to make your trip special. Whether it is an experience that is iconic to the destination, an inspiring place to take part in a certain activity or a visit to one of the best local restaurants, our goal is to introduce you to the experiences that you will want to write home about.

Something for every passion

We believe that campervan travel is a fantastic way to enjoy your passions.

Whether your interest hiking, cooking, architecture or to enjoy a great party we have a range of great campervan experiences to get you out traveling.

Book an individual experience or the whole trip

Our experiences come in a range of shapes and sizes. So whether you want to add an individual activity to your existing itinerary or you are looking for an end-to-end trip then we have choices for you.

Travel with your own camper or let us help you find the perfect rental

Our experiences are designed for anyone traveling in a campervan. For travelers without their van we offer various 'campervan included trips' but also the opportunity to book a van from one of our preferred van rental partners.