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horse trails will take you on a horse-riding holiday on the Wild Coast
of South Africa, riding a horse on the beach, swimming the rivers
and staying over night at remote three star beach hotels over looking
the ocean This equestrian horse trek that will take you along one
of the finest undeveloped coastlines in the Southern Hemisphere can
also include a night in a luxury tented camp and a luxurious guest
house with Eastern Cape hospitality. The South African Wild Coast
on an equestrian trail is sensational horse riding country; see stunning
views, pristine coastline, rural village, nature, birds, game, dolphins
and whales.
A majestic mixture of equine adventure, unspoiled pristine coastline,
secluded bays, wilderness, history, birds, game, rolling hills,
jagged cliffs, traditional rural life, Xhosa culture and heritage.
A wide scope of adventurous experiences, scenery and terrain
on each day.
The Transkei, a scenic tranquil underdeveloped
coastline experienced on horseback is a must do experience.
"A real ride to many places at any paces"
Each night on your equine vacation is completely different adding
quality to your experience in incredible horse riding country,
an equine adventure for all.
There are so many equestrian holidays and vacations, why choose
us? Read on and find out.
Accommodation on trail:
A family 3 star beach hotel, with a welcoming atmosphere. 3
star resort with spa, bungalows and rondavels situated on manicured
grass lawns on the Nxaxo estuary (a nature and bird lover’s
paradise). A friendly 3 star family hotel with good food, big
clean rooms and a home away from home feel over looking the
ocean. A luxurious B&B offering luxury accommodation and
typically Eastern Cape hospitality and an option to camp out,
an evening round the fire with traditional South African food.
Depending on your travel plans, you may require accommodation
before or after trail.
There are so many options at either Morgan Bay, Kei Mouth
or surrounding farm areas. Morgan Bay Hotel, B&B on the
beach, Cock Inn B&B, The Thatches or rent a house if you
want to extent your stay. (Contact details on request)
Whether you dream of riding through savannah grasslands, indigenous
forests, coastal Fynbos or unspoiled Wild Coast beaches, there's a
Mkulu Kei Horse Trail that suits your available time, equestrian capability
and budget ...
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There are so many equine holidays and vacations in SA, why choose
us? Read on and find out.
And what better to experience South Africa’s beautiful
coastline than on the back of a horse…
We at Mkulu Kei Horse Trails, the two and the four legged would like
to say a big Thank you to all our guests for sending us their horse
trekking photos, these are your holiday memories.
Thank You.
Cheryl
Seagull's Hotel***
Seagulls Hotel *** Captain Arthur Hassall purchased
“Marina House” a large single room for forty pounds
in about 1925. He set up the business as “Seagulls”
he added a kitchen and four rondawals made of wattle and daub.
Annually adding further rondawels and a communal ablution block
with “long drop” toilets.
As with most other resorts, Seagulls was taken over by the Transkeian
Development Corporation, and operated by a succession of managers
during which time major reconstruction took place. In 1985 shareholders
of Galeka Trading Company purchased Seagulls, employing management
until the political violence in the country made people afraid
to visit the Transkei.
In 1994 Rod and Annatjie Dewberry negotiated to lease Seagulls
during which time Rod and Annatjie gradually persuaded people
that the Qolora area in Transkei was in fact a safe place to
holiday and built the hotel as it is to day.
In 2005 the Tourism Grading Council and AA recommended grading
the hotel to a Three Star Hotel.
In March 2008 Seagulls was sold and Juan Sahd took over the
management of the hotel and under her very watchful eye the
meals are of exceptional standard.
Seagulls Hotel a very comfortable tranquil family orientated
hotel, situated right on the beach. Watch the dolphins from
the deck and relax the sound of the waves will be heard from
your spacious clean bedroom. But it is the friendly hospitality
you will receive that will make your stay here a night to remember.
An exceptional five-course meal will be served in the hotel
and for those of you that are vegetarian a meal will be prepared
for you. When booking please make sure I am aware of your dietary
requirements. Saturday night it is “seafood night”.
For those whose equine holiday falls on different night seafood
platter can be arranged at a small extra fee.
Barry is the entertainment manager and many a good evening is
spent listening to Barry on his guitar and singing along to
all the old classics, Karaoke or dancing the night away.
Wavecrest Hotel *** is situated on rolling grass
lawns on the Nxaxo estuary this is a nature and bird a lover’s
paradise. Watch the Kingfishers or Fish Eagle dive for fish,
the Cormorants drying their wings or the Crown cranes dancing
on the beach. Take a walk to see what other birds you can cross
off your list of “Must See”.
The island style bungalows and rondavels are clean, comfortable
and functional. It is relaxed enough however, to make guests
feel relaxed about coming home barefoot from the beach.
The family suites and double room accommodation each have an
en suite bath or shower room with an abundance of steaming hot
water.
The food is of high standard and my favourite is the selection
of salads. Please make sure I am aware if you have special dietary
needs so they can be catered for. Saturday night is seafood
night.
Take a boat ride up the estuary into the mangroves, or for the
more energetic canoe, squash and tennis. Take a dip in the pool
over looking the estuary watching the estuary changing before
your eyes.
And for those who want to spoil themselves try out the luxurious
Spa.
(Treatments available and prices on request)
Jacuzzi, Sauna and plunge pool.
Spa & Body Treatments.
Spa Massages.
Spa Facials.
Hands and Feet Care.
Waxing.
In December 2007 Gloria Serobie purchased the hotel from Conrade,
but the hotel staff remain the same giving us a familiar feel
and food remains of high quality.
Morgan Bay Hotel***, a 3rd generation family run
hotel, was established in 1946 and still offers the same high
quality friendly standard year after year. Once you have stayed
at Morgan Bay Hotel, you will be back!
A friendly family hotel with good food, big clean rooms and
a home away from home feel for a stay you will always remember.
There’s more to your family holiday fly-fishing, abseiling
down majestic cliffs, hikes.
Situated right on a pristine beach, with child safe lagoon.
Flanked by nature reserves and with majestic views.
Thatches self-contained accommodation in Kei Mouth
with nine comfortable thatched cabanas. Each sleeps six.
Fully equipped, with swimming pool and easy assess to Kei
Mouth and facilities, several venues to eat out, shops, beach,
golf, tennis, squash, river and sea fishing.
See You in the saddle soon!
The Cock-Inn Guesthouse
The Cock-Inn guesthouse. An experience!
An elegant, rambling, old farmhouse, surrounded by beautiful
trees and a magnificent sea view, is situated on a working farm.
They offer luxury accommodation and typically Eastern Cape hospitality.
Cock -Inn goes that extra mile, each room beautifully decorated
while the main house is filled with antique furniture and finishing’s.
In addition to the country hospitality, this cattle ranch offers
a wide range of activities, including: bird watching, bass fishing,
game viewing, walks and a general farm life experience.
Situated just 7 km from Kei Mouth and Morgan Bay on a beef and
game farm.
Specializing in weddings (own chapel), honeymoons, and special
occasions.
Sleep in a tent in an indigenous
forest on an estuary, listening to the sea. The evening is spent
around the bonfire experiencing traditional South African food
and chatting about your equestrian trek. A more rustic evening
than the hotels, tonight a sleeping bag, “tilly lamps”,
tent and ablutions without a roof. All adding character and
adding a new element to your trail. This is an option that is
well worth the adventure. Where else in the world could you
listen to the sounds of the night and have an entire bay to
yourself?
Ever thought you would like to canter your horse along a beach,
or play in the waves?
You could be here on your coastal horse riding vacation.
The sound of the horse's hoofs on the sand or splash of the
water will live with you forever.
Whether you dream
of horse riding along open savannah grasslands, pristine coastal forests
or unspoiled Wild Coast beaches, there's a Mkulu Kei Horse Trail that
suits your available time, riding level and budget ...
Come ride with Us...
An incredible combination of cross-country horse riding and the exploration
of our beautiful coastline, the best horse riding countryside.
P O Box 25, Haga Haga 5272,
Eastern Cape, South Africa.
During the day please contact me on the cell, I am
probably horsing around.
Signal can be irregular, please leave a message or phone
me on the landline in the evenings.
See you
in the saddle soon!
