Pony Trekking in South Africa

Notably the Basotho Pony is a cross-breed of European and Javanese horses, renown for being strong and sure-footed, a relief to recall when on the verge of sheer cliffs ! Pony trekking is the speciality of the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, remote and stunningly scenic areas focused around the Basotho Pony Trekking centre on God Help Me Pass and Malealea Lodge near the Gates of Paradise.

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• Safety and requirements for Pony Trekking
  All rides are accompanied by an experienced guide and all equine apparel is provided. Obviously suitable riding jodhpurs or jeans are recommended.

• Variety of trips
  The Hillside centre in the central Drakensberg offers hourly and overnight pony trekking, accommodation being provided in huts and caves en route. Port Alfred offers both beach and bush pony trekking. Pony trekking in Stellenbosch is unusual in that they combine with a visit to a winery - drunk-riding not advised !
  The Waterberg provides a true pony trekking safari experience, in such a prolific wildlife area you can expect to see rhino and many species of antelope on routes close to the Lapalala River. These overnight rides make use of overnight bush camps.
  In Lesotho while pony trekking, day rides are popular but overnight treks are also on offer.

• Best times to go pony trekking in South Africa
  Riding is excellent most of the year round but all rides are subject to change due to bad weather. Riding in the Drakensberg is unavailable during the winter months of July and August and riding in the Western Cape during the winter months of June to August may be miserable due to winter rain.

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