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Cher-a-Don Mkulu Kei Horse Trails and Riding Holidays

The Help page, a site map; to assist and guide you to find the information you require on the Cher-a-Don Mkulu Kei website (Mkulu Kei horse trails & horse riding holidays, Mkulu Kei horse tack - Mk Saddlery and Cher-a-Don Teambuilding Adventure Centre a venue for adventure camps previously known as Lalapanzi Adventure Centre.

A site map of the Cher-a-Don website, to help guide you to the relevant page with a quick link to more detailed information.

• A horse trekking safari vacation with Mkulu Kei horse trails & Riding Holidays that suits your available time, riding level and budget. On your equestrian Wild Coast horse-riding holiday. See nature at its best from the back of a horse suitable for your all riding abilities. From first time in the saddle, on the day rides on the Morgan Bay beach ride to advanced international equestrian riders on their Wild Coast safari horse trek.

"A real ride to many places at any paces"

• A working riding volunteer on a equestrian break holiday opportunity at Mkulu Kei Horse Trails & Riding Holidays or as a non riding volunteer at Cher-a-Don teambuilding Adventure Centre. Ideal for the single traveller 1-6 volunteers at a time with a home to home accommodation

Equestrian break holiday tour accommodating up to 20 competent riders on a personalised package riding tour

Cher-a-Don Team Building Adventure Centre, previously known as Lalapanzi Adventure Centre a venue for both corporate and school going ages in a tranquil setting. Day outings and adventure camps.

At present activities include abseiling, obstacle course and team building, hiking both in the Gugura river and on the game farm, canoeing on the farm dam and raft building, bush art, volley ball, paintball and therapy using horses. In time we will be adding more activities and facilities. A teambuilding venue where individuals are inspired Cher-a-Don "Where every person counts"

• South African custom made horse riding equipment and saddles Mkulu Kei - Mk Saddlery. Products and prices of our horse riding gear and equipment. T-shirts with horse prints, leather and webbing bridles, weaning halters. Saddle bags, martingales, girths, saddle blankets / numnah, padded saddle seats and our own range of leather and synthetic saddles for endurance, polo cross, stock and trail companies.

For your out ride on the beach, African horse trekking eco adventure on the Wild Coast, or equestrian volunteer working gap vacation destination, or children's pony camps. Mkulu Kei horse trails & Riding Holidays. For teambuilding outings and adventure camps and non-riding volunteer holiday Cher-a-Don Teambuilding and Adventure Centre. Mk Saddlery for your new horse tack.

A Map of the Cher-a-Don Website

Mkulu Kei Horse Trail & Riding Holidays, Mkulu Kei custom made equine equipment Mk Saddlery and Cher-a-Don Teambuilding Adventure Centre (Lalapanzi) Adventure Centre website to help you find the information you are looking for with a direct link to that page.

To assist you, we have added Babel fish giving you the ability to translate any portion of text.

For your convenience the most important information on each page is in the darker shaded box, scroll down on that page to find it. The balance of the page contains more detail, stories, horse facts, information about horses and interesting reading.

The buttons on the side of the website or the hyperlinks within the text will take you to the relevant information.

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Home Page

The Cher-a-Don Home Page

Mkulu Kei Horse Trails & Riding Holidays, Mkulu Kei horse riding tack - Mk Saddlery and Cher-a-Don Team Building Adventure Center previously known as Lalapanzi Adventure Centre.

A quick summary of all our different products: Equine, teambuilding, gap year both riding and non riding, pony camp and tack shop with a hyperlink directly to more information within the text.




The stamp of Quality and Authenticity

Mkulu Kei Horse Trails & Riding Holidays

 


Help - Site Map

You are here:

A guide to this website and how to find the information you want with a direct link to that information.


 


About Us

A Cheryl and Don Partnership

An introduction to the companies Cher-a-don Mkulu Kei Horse Trails & Riding Holidays, the Mkulu Kei Saddlery Department - Mk Saddlery and Cher-a-Don Teambuilding & Adventure Centre previously know as Lalapanzi Adventure Centre.

How the company evolved, a bit about our riding products, The Wild Coast, owners Cheryl & Don, staff, horses and horse therapy.

 


Cher-a-Don Awards

Mkulu Kei Horse Trails & Riding Holidays
Adventure Province Eastern Cape
Tourism and Conservation Awards
Award of Excellence
Best Hiking Trail 2009

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24th March 2011
2nd Adventure Province Eastern Cape Tourism and Conservation Awards in South Africa.
Mkulu Kei Horse Trails & Riding Holidays
Awarded in the category.
Adventure Tourism Experience
Award of Excellence "Best Horse Trail"

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A new division of Mkulu Kei horse trails, the saddlery was identified as a Technology Top 100 Emerging Qualifier 2009

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Cheryl and Don from Cher-a-Don (Lalapanzi) Adventure Centre received a award on 10/12/10 from Nicro (The National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offender) Award for contribution to a safe South Africa

 

 


Contact Details

Contact details:

Cher-a-Don booking office, PO Box, Phone numbers, Skype, e-mail address and booking form.


Booking Form

Make a booking or enquiry:

A booking form designed more for the Multi day horse trekking enquiries but any enquiry relating to the Cher-a-Don group will be attended too.

 


Maps & Directions

Road Directions & Maps:

Maps, GPS coordinates and road directions to Mkulu Kei beach stables, stud and tack shop.

 

 

 

 


Breaking News

A page of Cher-a-Don news:

What's new at Mkulu Kei Horse Trails & Riding Holidays, the Mk Saddlery department and Cher-a-Don Teambuilding & Adventure Centre previously known as Lalapanzi Adventure Centre.


The Wild Coast

The Wild Coast: The Best-Kept South African Secret

A description of The Wild Coast, Transkei. Its people, climate, fauna and flora, and security.

 


Wild Coast Photo Gallery

Beautiful Scenic Photographs

Riding clients scenic photographs of The Wild Coast Transkei on the Eastern Cape south African coastline.


 


Local Stories of Interest

The Eastern Cape Is Rich With History

A bit of history and interesting stories about our area.


Riding Guest Comments

Comments from riding clients about us, their experiences on previous multi-day horse trails and day out rides.


 


Our Horses

A must Read: Information on horses, horse facts, about our ponies and horses. The breeds, height, our breeding programme, living conditions, training, rehabilitated of horses, the main working team.

Information about our holistic approach to horses and our natural horsemanship techniques.

 


Our Geldings & Stallions

Our main team

A write up of each stallion and gelding (working horses) with description of temperament, bred, height and colour with photographs.

 


Our Mares

Mkulu Kei Mares & Fillies

A write up and picture of each mare (therapy horses) with description of temperament, bred, height, colour and her progeny.


 


Homestead & Stud

Mkulu Kei Horses

Photographs of ponies, foals and horses at home at the Mkulu Kei horse farm called Cher-a-Don our stud farm, pictures of retired horses and our horses relaxing at the Mkulu Kei Horse Trails & Riding Holidays beach stable before or after a ride.

 

 

 

 


 



Equine Assisted Therapy

We Are Using Horses To Help Change Lives

Having the mares running at Cher-a-Don (Lalapanzi) Adventure Centre we thought we would offer an introduction to horses as an alternative team building activity.

The results where outstanding. We realized that the horses and interacting with horses has the potential to be of great value to our camps especially with the troubled kids and problem adolescents. Horse/human interaction in an environment of fun learning and self discovery and personal development.

 


 


Rehabilitated Horses

Unwanted, abused & injured horses that have been rehabilitated

We at Mkulu Kei Horse Trails believe it is our duty to home and rehabilitate unwanted and/or abused horses.

An introduction with photos of horses that have sad stories but happy endings.


Humorous Horse Photos

Our Funny Pictures

Humorous photos of our horses and ponies captured on film.

 


In Memory Of ...

A page dedicated to the memory of our horses

A thank you to our four legged friends who gave us so much joy. These are the horses that made us who we are.

Thank You

 


 


Multi-day Horse Treks

Overnight Trails We Offer:

Two Day or Weekender Trail.

Three Day - Two Night Taste of the Wild Coast.

Four Day - Three Night Wild Coast Eco adventure horse trek.

New Trail. An opportunity to learn to ride a horse, an equestrian experience aimed at the never ridden or beginner rider. A great way to introduce riding holidays to non-riding partners.

Five Day - Four Night. "My first equine trail"

Five Day - Four Night Wild Coast Eco adventure.

* Our most popular horse trail.
Seven Day - Six Night Wild Coast eco adventure.

* New! With an option to add a night camping. 8-12 Day Wild Coast Eco adventure.

A trail adapted to your requirements with more time to ride and explore this incredible coastline. A coastal and safari horse riding adventure.

* See gap year opportunities for a group riding tour.


Basic Itineraries

An itinerary and full description of an overnight trail multi day, what to expect, and what you will see and where you will stay. No two trails will be the same due to so many variables however it will give you a good insight as to what to expect.

 


Accommodation on Trail

Overnight Accommodation

A description, with pictures, of the different accommodation options on the various overnight riding trails.

 


Photo Gallery of Treks

Photo Gallery Of Overnight Trails

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 overnight horse trekking photos, these are your vacation memories.

Thank You, Cheryl

 


 


Important Information

NB. Must read

Important information about size of trails, riding ability, assessing own riding ability, breed of horses, duration of rides, meals on trail, suggested kit to bring, booking, about rates, refunds, indemnity, weight limits, and general important information.


Trail Rates & Tariffs

Daily rate person per day for the different alternative overnight equestrian trails and shuttle service.

When planning your horse trail riding experience why not take advantage of our out of season months when we pass on a reduced daily rate to you. Contact us directly for more information.

Day rides rate will be found on day ride page.

With currency converter and calendar for your convenience.

 


Day Rides

Day Rides On Horseback

A general description of what to expect on a day ride and the +-2 hour rides along with the cost per person.

Free horse riding tuition when necessary when you book a day ride with Mkulu Kei.

 


Day Rides Photo Gallery

Photos Of Our Horses On Out-Rides

Photos our clients have taken on day rides in and around Morgan Bay. We at M K 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 photos; these are your holiday memories.

Thank you, Cheryl

 


Gap Year Opportunities

Gap Year Destination In South Africa

A volunteering gapyear is an affordable, inexpensive holiday option, a way of experiencing another country, gain work experience or taking a break from your studies or office.

• Ideal for the single traveller 1-6 volunteers in a home to home accommodation.

• Equestrian break holiday tour accommodating up to 20 competent riders.

If are you looking for equestrian break holiday in South Africa. A gap year destination in South Africa volunteer at Mkulu Kei Horse Trails & Riding Holidays more than just a horse riding holiday.

Basic information about volunteering with us.

New Development

Non Riding volunteers join us at Cher-a-Don Teambuilding Adventure Centre working at the Adventure camp venue work with the participants abseil, raft building and lots of fun activities. A high percentage of the camps are underprivileged communities.

 


Equine Break Option

A Working Gap Year Holiday Opportunity At The Wild Coast

Option 1: Take equine break holiday working riding experience, 1 week-1 year gap between studies or from the office, ideal for the single traveller. At Mkulu Kei Horse Trails we offer you the opportunity to volunteer and work with different aged horses, pass on your knowledge to others by working at a stud, riding stable and with local children. Volunteering is a rewarding way to have a riding holiday and pass on your riding skills and learn more about horses. A personalised equestrian experience and very affordable option of a holiday with horses. An opportunity to see our holistic approach to horses, learn how to communicate and join up with equines.

Option 2: A riding tour for competent equestrian gap year students.

Mkulu Kei Horse Trails & Riding Holidays has the opportunity for groups of up to 20 equestrian competent riders traveling together on a horseback tour to experience a wide range of equine experiences in South Africa. Contact us and we will put together a literary and package for your groups tour.

See Equine assisted Therapy/Learning

The Work we are doing with horses to teach life skills to youth "At Risk or in trouble with the law at Cher-a-Don Teambuilding and Adventure Centre.


Adventure Gap Option

Non riding volunteers opportunity for you to volunteer in South Africa where you will get the change to work with children and youth both from privileged and underprivileged backgrounds. A fun camp venue with lots of activities.

 


Volunteer Comments

Comments written by previous volunteers who have spent time with us at Mkulu Kei horse trails & riding holidays and the adventure camps Cher-a-Don teambuilding Adventure Centre with email addresses so you can contact them personally.

 


Equine Gap Photos

Working Gap Photo Gallery

Photos taken by volunteers of their working holiday experiences.

We at Mkulu Kei Horse Trails, the two and the four legged would like to say a big Thank you to all our volunteers and all their help.

 


Photos of Adventure Gap

Adventure Gap Photo Gallery

Pictures taken of students on their gap break, both at the Cher-a-Don Teambuilding & Adventure Centre (Lalapanzi Adventure Centre).


Volunteer Daily Rates

Information about the riding working gap holiday and alternative options and daily rate per person.



 


Development Project

Riding Development Program

The backbone of this project is skills transfer to local underprivileged children.

General information about our development project. And an opportunity to make the difference in the life of a very talented local child.

You too could pass on your equine knowledge, with our volunteer working gap riding holiday opportunity. Take a gap at Mkulu Kei Horse trails and give back to the local community.


Development Gallery

Photos Of Our Development Project

A community development program aimed at imparting horse riding skills to under-privileged black local youth in the Eastern Cape township of Morgan Bay on the Wild Coast South Africa. It is a poverty-stricken community and Mkulu Kei Horse Trails wanted to give back to the area and started our youth development project 10 years ago.

The aim is not only to teach the less privileged kids how to ride horses, but to help encourage the children to see and work with animals in a more humane way.

 

A project we at Mkulu Kei horse trails & Riding Holidays is very proud of!


Kids Pony Camp

An opportunity for children to have an outdoor, hands-on equestrian experience. Learn how to ride and get comfortable on and around a pony or horse. At Mkulu Kei Horse Trails, a home away from home equine experience.

Teachers and schools contact us for your school outings, leader camps, team building, leadership camp, diversion journey and class equestrian camps.


Pony Camp Pictures

Our Pony Camp Gallery

Pictures of pony camps and kids on horses.


 


Equestrian Tack Shop

MK Saddlery

General information, availability, and customer comments about the horse riding equipment we stock and the history as to how we stared to manufacture riding equipment for sale direct to the public, and our contact details.


Tack Products

Tack Shop Products

Products and prices of our horse riding gear. T-shirts with horse prints, leather and webbing bridles, weaning halters. Saddle bags, martingales, girths, saddle blankets / numnah, padded saddle seats and our own range of leather and synthetic saddles for endurance, polo cross, stock and trail companies.

 


Cher-a-Don Adventure Centre

Cheradon Teambuilding & Adventure Centre previously trading as Lalapanzi Adventure Centre, a fun filled team building activity venue which falls under the Cher-a-Don stamp of Quality and Authenticity.

A Cheryl and Don partnership.

Contact details, rates, accommodation, facilities and what to expect.

Ideal activity as a school outings, corporate fun days, for team building and pony camps.

 


Information on Activities

More detail on the activities we offer at the adventure venue and facilities.

At present activities include abseiling, obstacle course and team building, hiking both in the Gugura river and on the game farm, canoeing on the farm dam and raft building, bush art, volley ball, paintball and therapy using horses.

In time we will be adding more activities and facilities.


Activity Photo Gallery

Activity Gallery

Pictures of some of the previous camps the activities and participants.

Schools, churches, corporate and the social development camps.

 


Participants Comments

Comments from some of the social developments camps, their thoughts and the impact we have made to their lives in their words.

Comments and testimonials from businesses, educators, facilitators, social workers and the participants about their experiences with us at Cher-a-Don Team building & Adventure Centre previously known as Lalapanzi Adventure Centre

 


Equine Link Page

Equestrian Links Page

Should you wish to link to our equine link page:

Please Note: I will only consider horse related links, travel, adventure, accommodation or tourism related sites with good page rankings to link with, I am looking for a partnership that benefits both of us.

All links must be publicly available and rel="nofollow" or other redirection scripts may not be used when linking to us, should I discover that you have I will remove your link or return the favour.

 


 

I am not interested in adult or gambling sites. Do not contact me.


Adventure Link Page

Adventure Links Page

Should you wish to link to our adventure link page:

Please Note: I will only consider adventure related links: travel, accommodation, horse  or tourism related sites with good page rankings. I am looking for a partnership that benefits both of us.

All links must be publicly available and rel="nofollow" or other redirection scripts may not be used when linking to us, should I discover that you have I will remove your link or return the favour.

 


 

Day rides for your shorter rides, safari riding, overnight trails for your longer trips, pony camps for children, your volunteer working holiday gap destination, first time riders or advanced. Mkulu Kei- Mk Saddlery, teambuilding abseiling and paintball at the activity centre.

Read on we have the product for you.

New Trail. On the over night horse trails page see "My first equine trail" A riding experience aimed at the never ridden or beginner rider. This is your chance in a practical way to learn to ride without going for formal lessons. A great way to introduce riding holidays to non-riding partners.

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 & Riding Holiday that suits your available time, riding level and budget ...

The South African Wild Coast on an equestrian trail is awesome horse riding country; see stunning views, pristine coastline, rural village, nature, birds, game, dolphins and whales. Horse riding safaris with us for your equestrian horseback riding adventure. Enjoy the experience of horse riding and discover the beauty of the Eastern Cape, Wild Coast, in South Africa. Beach horse riding in unobtrusive way to explore the unspoilt beaches with the wind in your hair and African sun on your skin.

Personally guided by the owners Cheryl and Don and assisted by our senior guides to ensure you get the best professional equestrian horse riding on good quality trained horses for your riding expedition, a premier horseback vacations.

Mkulu Kei horse trail holiday in South Africa, an award winning South African horse trekking adventure having won two years in a row "Best Horse Trail" in the Eastern Cape by the official tourism body.

This unique safari horse trail in South Africa offers a total riding holiday experience on both horses and ponies. A magical combination of equine riding, a wild, unspoiled pristine coastline, history, rural life, bird life, game, rolling hills, jagged cliffs, culture and heritage. A kaleidoscope of experiences, scenery and terrain on each day. A horseback eco-adventure along the, Eastern Cape, Wild Coast, South Africa.

A Horse Ride Through Sub-Tropical Coastal Hills and Riverines to the Beaches of the Wild Coast in South Africa, a horse trekking holiday, with so much more.

There are so many equestrian holidays and vacations, why choose us? Read on and find out.

Contact Details:

P.O. Box 25, Haga Haga 5272,
Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Tel/Fax: +27 (0) 43 841 1525 A/H
Fax: 086 523 8259
Cell: +27 (0) 83 632 7298
Skype: cheryl.giacchetti
E-mail: info@mkulukeihorsetrails.co.za

During the day please contact us on the cell, we are probably horsing around. Signal can be irregular, if you cannot get through please leave a message or phone us on the landline in the evenings. Thanks

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