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Come and enjoy the rugged beauty and tranquillity of Mount Ceder on horseback.  We offer 1hour or two hour rides for all levels of ability and a full day ride for intermediate and experienced riders.

Enjoy riding through the olive groves, past old farm ruins and visit Khoi/San paintings. 

Ride on strong Boerperd/cross horses in the comfort of Leon Liversage’s Trails Rider saddles whilst enjoying the scenery; with a chance to see good bird-life and some of the elusive wildlife found in these mountains.

It is important to remember that rides must be pre-booked and that there is a maximum weight of 100kg.  Children - no children under 10 years old unless experienced riders.  Children must be able to control their horse themselves.

New: Day horse –rides. Go explore a beautiful valley, see bushmanpaintings, visit an old farmhouse ruin and have a swim at the waterfall or river when the weather is hot. Day-rides include snacks and drinks.

Please enquire for further information.

Rules applicable when Horse Riding

  1. Riding is done at own risk and use of helmets is strictlry advised.
  2. Number of riders on any given ride depends on their riding ability and the number of horses available.
  3. Cancellation of rides must be done by at least an hour before the arranged time. If this is not done, 50% of the cost of the ride will be charged.
  4. No person exceeding 100kg in weight will be allowed to ride.
  5. No person under 10 years old may ride unless they are capable riders.
  6. Only one rider per horse.
  7. No refunds will be made on rides due to horses not co-operating.
  8. No racing of horses will be tolerated.
  9. No shouting or unnecessary noise will be permitted in the vicinity of the horses.
  10. No smoking on any horse will be tolerated.
  11. All saddlery is to be taken care of and riders will be responsible for any damages to equipment and any maltreatment to horses that may occur during the ride.
  12. Riders are required to obey the rules of the guides.
  13. Mount Ceder will not be held responsible for any injuries on the horse rides.

Please Note: For a six week period in May/June, the horses will be having their "African Horse Sickness" innoculations. As a result there will be times where there will no riding or only quiet riding during this time.

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Mount Ceder is a member of the Cederberg Conservancy and is dedicated to the protection and sustainable development of the flora,
fauna, geology and the
cultural heritage of the Cederberg Mountains.

Click here to link to the Cederberg Conservancy website.