Biggarsberg Horse Trails

For an adventure of a lifetime come to Biggarsberg Horse Trails.

Based on Larksend Farm in the interior of Northern KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, we offer the novice and experienced rider a wonderful opportunity to combine the excitement of horseback riding and the comfort of first-class accommodation in an area that is of great natural beauty... and home to the famous Anglo-Zulu-Boer War Battlefields.

Open grasslands, umkhamba trees, clear sparkling streams and views that stretch as far as the Drakensberg 90km away are all part of the splendour of The Biggarsberg. Enjoy the privilege of seeing a wide variety of birds and plains game protected by the Biggarsberg Conservancy.

Biggarsberg Horse Trails offer super outrides to residents or visitors to the area whether novice or experienced. We do a one hour ride which is good for real beginners that are a bit wary of what to expect.

The 2 hour ride is the most popular choice as it appeals to the keen beginner who wants to try a bit more speed and a little more distance and to the experienced rider it allows enough time to really get going.

If you are in the area long enough to join us for a whole day ride, you will enjoy a lovely ride which will include many long loping canters and covers a variety of terrain, including parts of the Biggarsberg mountains. The day rides includes a saddlebag lunch.

Overnight trails are also available. The trails are run throughout the year and are 2 to 4 days. Overnight accommodation is at excellent guest houses or self-catering cottages. Daily saddlebag lunches are served on the trails.

Trails can be made up to suit individual time-tables and requirements. The 2 and 4 day trails are examples for your perusal and can be changed if need be.

Typical group size is up to 8 riders.

The horses used are mountain ponies, used to going anywhere and doing anything. They are easy to ride, going straight from the walk into a loping canter. They are trained daily so are very well behaved and have wonderful, laidback temperaments. We use McClelland saddles with long stirrups for comfort, the horses are all ridden with one hand and can neck rein. I have many riders who are not experienced and these horses just carry them through.

Situated on the N11, 42km north of Ladysmith, 50km south of Newcastle, in Northern KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

Your mount, all riding gear, expert guides, meals, refreshments, accommodation and cartage of overnight bags to various overnight stops.

Don't forget long pants, close toed shoes, sun protection and any personal items you will need.

All are welcome. We structure the adventure to YOUR needs, offering you the adventure you can only imagine.

We are often chosen by families as this is the perfect opportunity for a family to spend quality time together, whether the family is made up of parents plus smallish children, or older parents with adult children.

Single surcharge on outrides does apply. Please enquire for exact current rates, including those for 1-3 hour short Duiker trails. Rates above based on group size of 4 people.