Heaven and Earth Trails

Heaven and Earth Trails

Heaven and Earth Trails
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Tucked away between the picturesque mountain of the Hemel and Aarde Valley near Hermanus is Heaven & Earth Horse Trail Rides on Karweyderskraal Farm. Whether you would like to enjoy a slow gaited walk or an adventurous outride on horseback, we offer a variety of trails with scenic mountain views and wine tasting on spectacular wine estates.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • Teresa H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Riding also great for kids
    We had a great riding trip with Best. We are all beginners and felt comfortable and well guided all the time. Our daughters (8 and 10 years) also loved it. The horses are treated with respect and have a good life.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 17 October 2023
  • Happy Traveller
    Bournemouth, United Kingdom45 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful scenery , wonderfully looked after horses and fabulous guide
    A wonderful way to spend two hours on a quiet countryside ride. Very peaceful with a lovely guide ( Cassie ) who could not have made us feel more relaxed. She has a real passion for her job and you can see that in the way she looks after the horses and explains everything in detail which is ideal if you’re new to riding. Would highly recommend and thanks again to Cassie.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 November 2023
  • Pronit A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Thrilling Adventure Ride
    Had a fantastic 1.5 hours with trail guide Cassidy, reaching level 3 (Canter) in just 90 minutes! 🏇 Despite a tumble, Cassidy, impressed with pro-level skills and informative guidance. She even captures videos while riding. If you're nearby, book a slot for an exhilarating experience!
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 4 December 2023
  • Wanderer39549551530
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing experience
    We had an amazing time on our first time riding experience. Our instructor was the kindest most friendly person we could have asked for(Best is the Best;-)). It was a nice experience to ride on that farm and hear some nice and interesting stories.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 12 December 2023
  • Brendan
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing tour!
    We did the Exclusive trail in mid December. It was one of the highlights of our trip after spending six weeks in South Africa. Our guide, 'Best', was simply the best! He was incredibly knowledgable about horses and the farm, made us feel safe, and gave an exceptional tour. Would highly recommend if you are in Hermanus. Thank you!
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 16 December 2023
  • Charles d
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the best experience of our trip in South Africa
    We had an amazing time at Heaven and Earth trails. We rode for 2h through a beautiful apple orchard, pines and bushy valleyscapes. Cassy has been very nice and attentive. Horses were easy to ride. We warmly recomend this experience.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 December 2023
  • Sightseer01192890045
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful, peaceful and exciting all at once!
    Awesome experience! Very warm and welcoming as soon as you arrive. Cassidy was great with welcoming us and making us feel comfortable with our horses as well as taking us on our trail. Beautiful and individually unique horses with their own personalities. Rocky and Juliette were awesome! Even tough Juliette gave Rocky and I a windy walk from walking behind her🤣 it was honestly a great experience full of laughter. Beautiful scenery with a peaceful but exciting experience! Well worth it! Give it a go, you will not be sorry 💯
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 January 2024
  • Discover68335442667
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun, fabulous family outing.
    I cannot recommend Heaven and Earth trails highly enough. Best (the lovely instructor/leader),managed our twin granddaughters, aged 9 and our grandson(12) - all totally inexperienced - with tact, praise and gentleness. The horses are well schooled and seem to manage the mixed signals being given by their inexperienced riders. Our grandies can’t wait to go back! Their Mom, who rode frequently as a child, was also given the opportunity to canter and gallop - Best catered to all levels of experience. Apart from the actual ride , Heaven and Earth is a beautiful location and it was joy to ride in the orchards. As a local – I must also give a shout out to the fabulous nursery that is on the same farm.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 January 2024
  • Adrian F
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect Hermanus Riding Experience
    My daughter has been riding for about 6 years (she's 11) and went on a 90 min trail ride with Best. She loved every minute of it. He was very kind and patient with her, and made the experience extremely enjoyable for her. In addition to the amazing professionalism of the whole operation, the environment is ideal for riding. She was able to trot, canter and gallop in some of the most beautiful terrain in the country. I highly recommend this if you like horses and want to spend a couple of hours in tranquil and special surroundings.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 8 January 2024
  • Marelaine S
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazingly, Wondeful Riding Experience!
    Wow what a great experience! My family and I really enjoy the horses, the scenic views and trails. Our guide Best was really friendly and knowledgeable about the farm, trail and horses. He was also very helpful and patient with each and everyone of my family members, as our riding skills ranged. I would definitely recommend the trail and our guide if you are looking for and amazing experiences. And if you want the best... Ask for Best! 😁
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 27 January 2024
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Abc2023
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Friends
I am so happy we found this spot last minute and thankful Best was able to book 8 of us in on the same day. We were only passing through Hermanus for one day so got very lucky. Firstly the scenery is incredible. As we were driving up past the lake and mountains I honestly thought this was the most beautiful place I’d been in real life. Secondly, the horses we in beautiful health and theirs facilities a very high standard. Thirdly, the instructor Best, had been rising and caring for horses since he was a child and clearly loved the animals talking about their individual characters and making sure we didn’t upset them. Best made the experience feel safe and fun, he made sure to take it slow as we were beginners but also got us trotting and having a giggle. He made the effort to take videos and photos and sent them all on WhatsApp for no extra fees. Our whole group (not always the easiest to please) said it was an amazing experience and we’re very happy we went. Top tip - wear long trousers for comfort!
Written 19 March 2023
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Trek42040269518
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
This is our second time coming here! We had such a great time last year on the orchard trail that we thought we’d try the exclusive trail this time- such stunning views! And our group of 4 have varied experience and our guide Best is really patient and knowledgeable and helped to keep any nervous riders calm, definitely recommend! :)
Written 6 September 2023
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send111
Kleinmond, South Africa2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
My daughter and I went on an outride with Cassidy as trail guide.
We have been on outrides at different farms in the area, and I can honestly say that this was the best experience.
Cassidy made a huge effort explaining things to my daughter, making her feel safe and encouraged. She also explained a lot about the farm, was patient, kind and attentive to details. She also knew how to accommodate our different levels of horse riding experience. We felt sincerely welcome and cared for.
The horses (Boerperde) were calm, extremely well trained and safe to ride, and the farm itself is beautiful.

Only negative is that the farm workers seem to leave quite a bit of trash behind that is not being picked up. A pity within this beautiful environment.
Written 30 May 2024
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Briony
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Solo
I went horse riding. Haven't been riding forever. This was the most awesome adventure I've been on in a while. The guide, Best - is out of this world. The horse Sirrocio was so gentle and I felt completely at ease. The trails/farm/setting is amazing. You just feel so connected to nature and the horses. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who just wants to connect with a magnificent beast and take in some fresh air in nature. I'm going back. Probably weekly now. I'm hooked! You won't find nicer staff and their horses are well trained and at ease with perfect strangers. Do yourself a favour and book an adventure! 🐎 🤎🖤🤍
Written 15 August 2022
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melmush2020
Cape Town, South Africa27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
What a blast. None of us know a thing about horseriding, but this place is the bomb. Some rain could not dampen Cassy's infectious spirit. She was undoubtedly the coolest and happiest when in the saddle. From orchards to Protea's, Cassy is informative and extremely helpful to help put us at ease. What afternoon out. The scenery is very pretty during the ride.
Written 27 September 2023
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Brendan
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
We did the Exclusive trail in mid December. It was one of the highlights of our trip after spending six weeks in South Africa. Our guide, 'Best', was simply the best! He was incredibly knowledgable about horses and the farm, made us feel safe, and gave an exceptional tour. Would highly recommend if you are in Hermanus. Thank you!
Written 16 December 2023
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Stefan H
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
Beautiful surroundings, calm and well-trained horses and an excellent guide. My girlfriend and I booked an Exclusive trail quite late in the evening but they were still able to accommodate us the next day at 11 am. The guide made me (as a first-timer) feel at ease with the horse and you could tell that the horses liked him as well. The animals looked healthy and happy and seed to be enjoying the outing themselves as well. Would definitely recommend!
Written 1 November 2022
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Nkanyezi Nxumalo
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Was Such an amazing ride. The guide was friendly , calm and really took his time with explaining how to control the horses. We were a group of 12 and had two guides, they worked really well together. We hardly had any hiccups on the trail, except for two horses getting really excited at one point, but even with that, because we all knew how to work well with the horses we were able to control them in no time. I'd definitely recommend it to everyone and I'm sure I'll be back sometime soon. Thank you to the amazing team at Heaven and Earth Trails.
Written 12 June 2022
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Louise
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Couples
My husband and I had a wonderful time on our ride with Best. The scenery was beautiful, the horses (Napoleon and Juliet) were lovely and even-tempered, and Best was such a great guide - informative, calm and encouraging. We are beginners and even got up to 3rd gear (canter) without any dramas! We would definitely recommend this experience for anyone keen to discover the stunning landscape and learn a bit more about the region on horseback.
Written 27 October 2024
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Departure60603852374
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
Absolutely fantastic experience! From start to finish, the guided horse ride trail exceeded all expectations. Best, our guide, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, ensuring both our safety and enjoyment throughout the journey. The scenery along the trail was breathtaking, offering stunning views of nature at its finest. The horses were well-trained and gentle, making the ride comfortable and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of experience level. I highly recommend this trail to anyone looking for a memorable outdoor adventure. Five stars all the way!
Written 31 March 2024
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