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Harties Horse and Trail Safaris

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One of the Top rated Tourist attractions in Madibeng Local Municipality


Address

Silkaatsnek Nature Reserve, R511, Hartbeespoort, 0216, South Africa

Website

www.hartieshorsetrailsafaris.co.za

Contact

+27 64 907 4827

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (603 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 4:30 pm

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  • 5/5 Nadine S. 2 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    What an amazing experiencing. We had so much fun. We did the combo (quad biking, horse ride and picnic) and I am super impressed. The staff is so friendly and they are willing to help where they can. The horses are well taken care of and so easy to control during the ride. I would highly recommend Harties Horse and Trail Safaris to anyone. You will not regret. Thank you so much for making our day so fun and special. We will definitely come back 🐴🐎🦓🐾
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matjie N. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the best experience here. The people were very welcoming and friendly. There is no need to be an experienced horse rider. The horses are well trained. We decided to take the Sunrise trail and it was magical ☺️. I'd advise for it, as it can get hot during the day. It was amazing, really enjoyed it and the tour guide is with you every step of the way. You get to see other animals and they take you pictures with your phone or request for a photographer. The ride was for an hour and it is worth it.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas M. 1 year ago on Google • 962 reviews
    Great day out. We opted for the horse riding-quad bike combo and had an awesome time. Quite an experience to go game-viewing this way. Staff is friendly and helpful. Would have been great to have a slightly bigger traversing area, as we eventually crisscrossed the same area a few times.

  • 5/5 Katlego P. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely.lovely.lovely It was a nice horse riding experience with de whole fmly.i wl definitely come back my 7yrs daughter enjoyed it de most🤞🤞🤞
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Herrick L. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience and my kids fully enjoyed it. The guide was super nice and informative. The giraffe was so close to us and it was magical.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mapula R. 2 years ago on Google
    It was very nice, I enjoyed the sunset horse trail and picnic with our tour guide Tau.....
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Savanah S. 1 year ago on Google • 46 reviews
    An unforgettable experience. The Incredible staff and tour guide were amazing, and couldn't have made this experience more memorable. A great thanks to the photographer, tour guide and driver for being so wonderful. This is the place to come to when you want to horseback in nature. All the horses are friendly, the wildlife is breathtaking and the peace of the area is so beautiful. I look forward to returning.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Angela De G. 3 years ago on Google
    Had an absolutely fun and memorable experience. The 2 hour sunset safari is worth it especially if you go with a bunch of friends. On the down side our time slot ran late and we weren't assured of what's happening as well as the saddles are quite uncomfortable so I highly suggest taking a small little pillow or thick jersey to sit on if possible. Other than that, it is highly worth it, the guides are engaging and friendly and you get really close up to the wild animals. Take a bottle of water with on the ride, you can get quite parched.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annatonet R. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a fun place, we took the 2hrs horse ride. This way we got to see the whole place without rushing. The staff was very welcome and friendly
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natasja B. 3 years ago on Google
    Saw Giraffes and bokkues on a calm ride, very sweet people
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keren S. 3 years ago on Google
    We had an amazing adventure in the bush. You feel the real African vibe, seeing all the animals on the back of a horse 🐎
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 GREMMAR M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great surprise for your partner especially if you choose the sweetheart surprise package. Also electrifying environment to propose just from a horse'back. Also enjoy a surprise visit in the bush picnic from Sarah the friendly ostrich.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neo B. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place for horse riding while you also get to see other animals like giraffe's, bucks etc. The guys are super friendly and are really good at what they do. Great experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sashkia B. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything about this experience was amazing!! We had the loveliest archery instructors to help us enjoy the sport. Our horse riding guide was kind, funny and very informative about all the animals we came across. It was truly a wonderful experience. 10/10 would recommended. 🐎🐴 ❤
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Disciple Makers S. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful experience, amazing to see the wildlife so close up, a wide variety of animals. The horses are well trained, and very well looked after. Picnic food was 5star at a very beautiful location in the bush. A Must do for every couple to spend so romantic time together!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Runswithhorses19 2 years ago on Google
    I would recommend this experience to anyone and everyone! Wonderful personable and friendly staff, a great horseback experience, and (the thing that really mattered most to me) the animals are being treated well and cared for properly. The horses we rode were in good condition / a good body condition score and had good food/pasture - which made extremely happy. If you're looking for an unforgettable experience and want to support a business who cares for their animals, this is it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hendrik “Hennie” D. 2 years ago on Google
    What an amazing adventure! from the moment you arrive, you are greeted with friendly faces and beautiful horses. Our guide was informative and friendly. They go above and beyond expectations to make your experience wonderful. Prices are great and worth every penny. The sweetheart surprise was exactly that; a surprise. I arranged the outing, yet I was shocked at the effort and quality of the picnic. Would 100% recommend it to anyone wanting a fun and memorable day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kim E. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome getaway very close by; the ultimate lockdown holiday. Rounding the corner while the herbivores were feeding was like walking into the Circle of Life. Thank you Philani for the wonderful horseriding experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mallory Van G. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome experiance. My daughter's birthday was in July so we had to have another virtual party as we were in level 4. We surprised her today with this trip, she was over the moon and was upset when the ride was over. Thank you to our guide Philip
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Duncan B. 2 years ago on Google
    An amazing experience, first time at Harties horse trail, and they made it so comfortable and an experience we will never forget, and on my 40th Birthday.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Winnie M. 5 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing experience and well worth it. We did the 1hour 45 minute sunset trail. And as other attendees bailed we basically got to have a private ride. The horses are very well behaved so we had a really pleasant time especially considering we are not experienced horse riders. We got to a giraffe really up close, touched a Zebra and got to see other game as well impala, a reindeer, wildebeest and for the first time I saw a golden Wildebeest. Definitely worth paying this place a visit.... I know I will definitely be returning
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadine van E. 3 years ago on Google
    It was fun to do with my co-workers. Friendly staff. Saw so many beautiful animals.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Casey van der B. 1 year ago on Google
    We had an awesome quad biking experience as our year end function for 2022. Ezra our guide was friendly and helpful and we had incredible wildlife sightings of giraffe, kudu, sable, impala, waterbuck and monkeys. Thank you for a lovely outdoor adventure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John R. 1 year ago on Google
    We went on the sunrise 2 hour trail. Our guide, Blessing, was very knowledgeable of the animals. We saw many of the varieties such as giraffe, kudu, Nyala etc. We will definitely come back for another ride.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 nicholas m. 4 months ago on Google • 250 reviews
    Lovely 😍

  • 5/5 Jaun M. 10 months ago on Google • 107 reviews
    This was a great outing, dont expect to be a cowboy racing over the ranges though! It was perfect for my two young boys who dont have any riding experience, and we saw some bushveld animals to make it extra engaging. Great relaxing two hours, great value for money.

  • 5/5 Nico P. 3 months ago on Google • 92 reviews New
    Great experience, you get right up to the game (on horse).

  • 5/5 Mkhokheli M. 5 months ago on Google • 74 reviews
    Perfect for unwinding...both quads and horses beautiful experience.

  • 5/5 nikita b. 5 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Had my first horse riding experience with Harties Horse and Trail Safaris. And it was AMAZING! Thank you so much. Especially to our guide, Blessing. He was friendly, accommodating, informative and ensured we were safe and having a good time.

  • 5/5 Dikeledi M. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    I loved the place and enjoyed it

  • 5/5 Bonolo M. 9 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    We went quad biking and it was super fun. Unfortunately we were part of a group where one person was super afraid of biking but the guide did their best in accommodating everyone. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone. We took the photo package and they stopped midway to take our photos. it's not necessary but it's better than trying to take your own

  • 5/5 Refilwe M. 5 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    This place is outstanding! 👌🏿 The staff and the tour guides make this experience awesome. We were out with Philip the horse riding tour guide on this day. He was super patient with us. It was my lady's birthday and first time on a horse; the guy made her feel safe and in control! The bush picnic I booked was beyond expectation! We also did the quad bikes, it was nice. It is also an awesome place to bring the kids. They will love it here. Can the establishment kindly look into setting aside a course where we can do something exciting on the horses and the quad bikes? I understand that the safari rides need to be controlled for the sake of the game and for the observational experience. Some adrenaline is good for us as well. It is a humble request. 🙏🏾

  • 5/5 Nonkululeko H. Z. 8 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Staff is helpful and friendly. Booking process is seemless. We went quad biking and it was a very fun 30 minute adventure. 5 stars, would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 zinhle S. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Oh what an experience Thoroughly loved loved loved it The quad bike instructor was so sweet he rode with my daughter so I could "find my feet" The horse ride instructor was also great... he took his time to take photos of us with the giraffes we legit had a mini photo shoot The name of my horse was Diesel and he was a sweetheart! It's how the instructor interacts with the horses for me BEAUTIFUL

  • 5/5 Lerato M. 2 years ago on Google
    The experience was nothing short of amazing. Our guide Tao was very patient and so pro-active about everything. The quad biking is highly recommended for groups and couples, please just wear shades and DONT WEAR WHITE cause the bikes create a lot of dust that will come in your eyes and your clothes. Otherwise, 100% dope experience. It’s way better than safari drives. We saw giraffes, impalas and other animals on our bikes and I would trade this experience for anything.

  • 5/5 Khensane M. 3 years ago on Google
    If you want an incredible experience this is the place to have it. I did horseback riding for the first time and our guide was a sweety pie. The service is excellent and we had an all round fabulous time. I highly recommend it.

  • 4/5 Rethabile M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for safari views on horse back or quard bike.. great hiking views

  • 5/5 Tsepo E. 3 years ago on Google
    IT'S COOL CALM AND COLLECTED

  • 4/5 Mduduzi N. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff are welcoming and very friendly

  • 4/5 pavan k. 2 years ago on Google
    I like quad biking more than horse ride. It is fanatic one. I enjoyed.

  • 5/5 Ling-yi H. 3 years ago on Google
    Well organised and friendly staff !

  • 5/5 Andile B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great experience

  • 5/5 Fathima Sheik H. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the trail and animals plus guide was friendly

  • 5/5 Karl ien S. 2 years ago on Google
    What a amazing experience, if you want to give you love one a suprise do the harties horse trail surprise. It is really brilliant done. And he or she will not even think something is up. The horses are is good trained you barelly need to do anything. What a great day to spent with your love one and the pick nic is done beautifully food is 5 star. Thank you.

  • 5/5 Xolela V. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful experience, was worried since I’ve never ridden a horse before but Pilane made it so easy. Professional and good customer service

  • 4/5 Brad S. 3 years ago on Google
    I went here for my mothers birthday as she loved horse riding. Its absolutely stunning to see all the animals and the joyful ride, the saddles are a little uncomfortable but in the end it was 100% worth it

  • 5/5 Sergio De O. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place to experience a horse ride in the bush and see some incredible wildlife, staff are very friendly and well, would definitely recommend.

  • 4/5 Aslam K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good time having our first family horse riding experience. The trail was quite long with zero interaction and kids were bored 30mins in. I enjoyed the scenery and just wish I had a GoPro to capture it all.

  • 5/5 mashebane r. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best experiences of my life. I really enjoyed every single moment of it. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Blessing, our tour guide was very friendly and nice. Definitely recommend people to visit this place.

  • 5/5 Andrew T. 1 year ago on Google
    We loved it, our guide was well informed and quite entertaining. Horses were very chilled and we saw quite a few animals on our ride around the farm.

  • 5/5 julie h. 3 years ago on Google
    What an absolute Gem of a place! took myself (an old fat mommy who hadn’t ridden in years (over 20 years) and my two young horse mad daughters age 7 and 9 for their first wildlife safari!! Tau our trail guide was fun, gentle, informative and excellent with the outride! The horses were the highlight! gentle well behaved with just the right amount of energy and not too lazy! seeing wildlife so close (lots of babies as well) on horseback was a real treat! Highly highly recommended! thank you Harties horse trails we will deffo be back! again and again worth every penny!! we had booked for one 1 hot ride today by ended up doing 2! that’s how amazing it was! Well done guys!!! 10 Stars!!!

  • 5/5 Natalie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Had great fun . The horses were very calm and the ride relaxing. We saw close up giraffe Nyala and Springbok. Definitely will go again

  • 4/5 Vhulenda S. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff are well trained, even on the first ride you'll enjoy. You also get a chance to see the Springbok, Giraffe, Zebra, etc.

  • 5/5 Jacqueline L. 2 years ago on Google
    It was an amazing experience🐴 Well done 🏆it's worth it🤠 Thank you so much 🙏🏻 I appreciate it so much🐴 a big shout out to Harties🐴trails🤠🏆🙏🏻🥕🍏🐴🥕🙏🏻🏆🤠

  • 5/5 Precious N. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it 😍

  • 5/5 Thendo M. 3 years ago on Google
    Dope

  • 5/5 kathleen m. 3 years ago on Google
    Was a pleasant experience will definitely revisit

  • 3/5 Aslam C. 3 years ago on Google
    Trail not as good but has one good high view not much else to see on the trail

  • 2/5 Divyam D. 3 years ago on Google
    Very average trail

  • 1/5 Viva Steelfab Engineering #. 3 years ago on Google
    Dont reply on messages

  • 5/5 Lindiwe S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience 👌

  • 5/5 Chaz Q. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely loved it

  • 5/5 Agnieszka B. 4 years ago on Google
    We had an absolutely fantastic experience! 👏🏻👏🏻. We did the sunset safari and saw so much wildlife at such a close distance that it was simply breathtaking!! 😱😍 Our tour guide, Tapiwa, was so funny, friendly and helpful 😎😊😁. Would definitely repeat it again!!

  • 4/5 Shiksha D. 4 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed this experience. The guides were well-informed, accommodating and friendly. I would recommend this to anyone, especially beginners.

  • 4/5 Anne R. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and scenic with wild animals next to you was an exhilarating experience. Carry cash because the EFF machines may not work

  • 5/5 Gideon E. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome scenery

  • 5/5 Wilna G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice and relaxing to watch a variety of game from a horse's back

  • 4/5 Inez Van S. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome experience.

  • 4/5 yolanda N. 3 years ago on Google
    It was fun..philani our guide was great.

  • 5/5 Vuyisile C. 3 years ago on Google
    Had the time of my life, I've never riden a horse before mind you. Tau our tour guide made riding the horse easy and explaining nature and animals, wanna return with my kids

  • 5/5 Nomfundo N. 2 years ago on Google
    Very friendly stuff, their quard bikes are in a very good condition still fresh and easy to operate

  • 3/5 Les M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for family outing but more could be done to make the place more appealing

  • 5/5 Derwin N. 3 years ago on Google
    Greatest experience in my life!!! They have so many wildlife to see

  • 4/5 David I. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoyable ride close to wildlife

  • 5/5 Ermi P. 3 years ago on Google
    Really great experience

  • 5/5 Leona K. 2 years ago on Google
    I went there on my husband's birthday and it was so beautiful staff so friendly can't wait to go back.

  • 5/5 Olgah M. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a place to go, so nice. We really enjoyed our self

  • 5/5 Peet P. 3 years ago on Google
    It is just great!

  • 4/5 Mondi G. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place, just poor adherence to covid-19 health protocols

  • 3/5 Shamima C. 3 years ago on Google
    Closed on Sundays. Summer rides start too late

  • 5/5 Dr Nyasha G. 3 years ago on Google
    Riding horseback through a safari and being *that* close to wild animals was an incredible experience!

  • 5/5 Portia M. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    What a beautiful day we had, my sisters and I enjoyed every moment. We appreciate the coordination, adherence to safety and each guide that was allocated to us (Tom and Philani). The trail and the animals were awesome- zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, variety of bucks, etc. What a beautiful experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nelisiwe M. 11 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    A phenomenal experience with the horse riding, especially with our tour guide (Tau), the man loves what he's doing and it shows👌😁. He took us through the beautiful close up view with Giraffes and took us through the personalities of the horses and their names, Glad to have met my Eliana😂. Would definitely go back again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tshepo M. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    We had a fun experience with my partner, we definitely tagging along friends on our next visit

  • 5/5 Shabnam Mahomed B. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Amazing experience, I had absolutely no expectations when I went there with my family, because I thought it would probably be the same but I was really surprised, they are all so friendly and make sure you have an awesome and fun experience, make sure you're comfortable and having a good time. I was especially scared of riding a horse since it was my first time but they made me feel relaxed and was able to fully enjoy it. Thank you for this, will certainly come back for more.


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