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Exclusive & secluded horse riding that cannot be matched in the Central Karoo


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BERGPLAATS offers horses for riders of all experiences, please be honest in your self assessment of your skills.our guides will quickly access your Ab


Africa/Indian Ocean > South Africa > Western Cape-Cape city > BEAUFORT WEST


gps co-ordinates:

32.19 '07 .75 S
22.00 '03 .72 E

 
Map Western Cape-Cape city

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Excursions:


Beaufort West, Karoo National Park, Oudtshoorn, Sutherland, Garden Route, Laingsburg, Matjiesfontein, Prince Albert, Norther Cape Tours, Three Sisters, Frazerburg
 

Our location and how to find us
Our location and how to find us
 
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Traveling by car:


A map will be provided to customers with GPS co-ordinates. Its is easily accessible via the N1 National Road between Cape Town / Bloemfontein & Joburg.
A car is necessary

Traveling by plane:


A shuttle service is available from any of the international airports with the closest being followed by CPT George Airport airport.
Pickup service is possible

Traveling by train:


We can collect you by rail in Beaufort West or Leeugamka
Pickup service is possible
 

Leisure and sports activities available near the property
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Leisure and sports activities available near the property
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  nearby /
on the property
Not more
than a 15 min.
walk away
Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away
Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
Restaurants       ok
National Historic Sites       ok
Theater       ok
Galleries / Museum       ok
Cinema       ok
Shopping       ok
Fitness Center       ok
Lake/river for swimming     ok  
Fishing ok      
Canoeing / Kayaking       ok
Golf course       ok
Tennis court       ok
Biking       ok
Mountain biking ok      
Hiking ok      
Mountain climbing ok      
Wildlife Viewing ok      
Birding ok      

Other types of leisure activities


Bush Suppers, Unlimited walking / hiking trails, guided game walks, hunting, Best Horse Riding trailing in the Central Karoo.
 


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Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
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Category


Holiday Company, B & B for Horses, Breeding Company, Training Company, Horse Trekking Station, Dude/Guest Ranch, Working Ranch, Sheep Ranch, Farm, Riding Stable, Pony Stable, Children's Holiday Company, Hotel for Horsemen, Campground / Campsite
     
Opening: all-year  
Guest Capacity: 10  
Minimum age for guests: age 8 & up  

General description:


BERGPLAATS offers horses for riders of all experiences, please be honest in your self assessment of your skills.our guides will quickly access your Ab

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

  • Riding Hall-Indoor Arena
  • Riding facility
  • Horse Walker
  • Shower facilities for Horses
  • Round pen
  • Pool for horses
  • Gastronomy available
  • Riding area / bridle-path

 
 

What we have to offer
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  • Bring Your Own Horse
  • Horses for rent available
  • Riding lessons - Riding classes
  • Accommodation for one night only
  • Short Term stays (2-5 days)
  • Weekend stays
  • Weekly
  • Family Trips
  • Group activities
  • Honeymoon Packages
  • Weddings
  • accommodation for Non-Riders too
  • Supervised Children's Activities
    (no limitation)
  • Riding holidays for unaccompanied kids
    (age 10 & up)

  • Horseshoe pitching
  • Bike rental
  • Hunting
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Evening program
  • Barbecues
  • Language classes

Additional Animals on the property:


16 species of game including the following:

Zebra, Red Hartbees, blue wildebeest, eland, Gemsbuck (Oryx), mountain reedbuck, Springbuck, Impahla etc

Other offers and explanations


We would like to look at some taylor made 3-5 day horse trails and make this a new mecca for horse riding enthusiast.
 

Horses available in our riding program
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Horses available in our riding program
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Number of Horses:


in all 6 Horses are available.

Kind of Horses:


For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up, Ponies

Trained for / Saddle :


English / Classic, Western, For guided Trail Rides
 

Riding program
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Riding program
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  • with horses for rent
  • also with your own horse
  • Ride on your own
  • Guided Trail Rides
  • by the hour rides
  • All-day Rides
  • Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
  • Weekend Rides
  • Short Week 3-5 days
  • 5-8 days
  • 9-14 days

  • Trailrides on request
  • Horse Trekking with different Stations
  • Horse Trekking with solid Station
  • Cattle Drive
  • Cross-Country
  • Riding to Hunt
  • Handicapped Riding

Minimum age for Trail Rides:


Children age 6 & up

Riding experience:


Average experience required

Demand on rider:


little demands

Big/Heavy Riders:


max. 120 kg - 260 lbs
 

Accommodations for guest horses
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Accommodations for guest horses
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Number of Guest Horses:


in all 10 Guest Horses are welcome

Distance to the Accommodation:


The Riding stables are on the property directly.

Kind of accommodation:


Open stable, Paddock box, Paddock - Pasture


Other Details and Conditions for bringing your own Horse


Permits & Vacinations all in place and presented on arrival.
 


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Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
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General information of the Training:


with the own Horse, Trained Horses available, Private Lessons, Group Instruction

Riding Lessons for:


For Beginners, especially for Children, especially for older Riders

Minimum Age for Riding Classes:


age 6 & up

Riding Classes / Lessons


Many-sidedness Riding, Dressage, Jumping, Recreational riding, Cross-Country, Pace Riding, Ground Training Courses, Training for Young Horses

Special Classes


All training must be requested at least 14 day prior to arrival.Anything not mentioned will be arranged by professionals.I my self have been invloved with horses since 1980 and guarantee your safety.
 

Guest lodgings
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UNMATCHED & SECLUDED PRIVATE GAMELODGE HORSE RIDING IN THE CENTRAL KAROO



3 Holiday flats / apartments:


Gemsbok Lodge is a modern, fully furnished and equipped 4-bedroom farmhouse that accommodates people 10th
Vrolijkheid Private Suite offers exclusive accommodation for private clients and has 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom, private kitchen and lounge, and accommodates 6 people.
God's Window is a rustic mountain lodge with a magnificent view, set in tranquil surroundings and can accommodate 7 people.

7 Singe / double room(s) :


All rooms have either 2 single (extra length) or 2 king size beds. All rooms including some entertainmnet areas have air conditioning & heating. Rooms are provided with fresh linen daily and therefore have their own tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have their owns safes and some of the rooms are en-suite private bathrooms or their arr. Our facilties therefore cater for handicapped client

3 Multi-bedded room(s):


no details

2 Cabins :


no details


4 Tents, Tepees, Hay Stores etc.:


4 tents available for a self catering camp week end in the Bushveld.

2 Campground / Campsites:


no details

5 Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:


no details

Amenities - special features:


Toilet and wash room, Showers, Electricity supply
 

Catering
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Kind of Catering:


Self-Catering, Breakfast on request possible, Half-board on request possible, Full-board on request possible, Vegetarian Meals, Organic Farm

More information of the Catering:


5 menu options which will be discussed with you prior to your arrival.
 

General information of the accommodation
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Special features:


Dogs permitted, Handicap accessible, No smoking, Pool available, Phone, Washing machine, Dryer, Internet access, Internet-/ E-mail service, Safe

More information of the accommodation:


»4 x 4 Daily Fee (Self Drive) R150 per vehicle per day / week end
»Guided game drives on Game Viewer (2 hours) R100 per person - min of 2 people
»Guided Horseback Game viewing (2 hours) R150
 


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Rates and contact

Rates of the accommodation


Rates of the Holiday Flats / Apartments:

from:
to:
250,00  Euro / Day
1.900,00 Euro / Day

Rates of the single / double bedroom:

from:
to:
250,00  Euro / Day
1.700,00 Euro / Day

Rates of Tens, Tepees,
Hay Stores etc.:

from:
to:
100,00  Euro / Day
200,00 Euro / Day


Rates of the Horses for rent


Rates for renting a Horse:

100,00 SFR per hour / Horse

Notes to the rental costs:


Depends on clients requirements


Rates Guest Horses


Boarding fee:

Included in the Rates of the accommodation.

Feeding fee:


50,00 SFR per day/horse

Notes about the cost:


Prices are negotiable and we will customize a budget that suites you where possible.


Rates Riding Classes


Rates for riding lessons:

Packages to be discussed. For a hacker using their own horses, there will be no additional costs excpet for their food. If you are ridin our own horses packa start at R100 per hour.


 

Contact


  Company: BERGPLAATS GAME LODGE - HORSE TRAILS
  First name: Gary
  Last name: Power
  Country: South Africa
  Phone: + 27 21 907 1300
  Phone 2: + 27 84 805 4958
  Fax: + 27 21 905 5655

You can contact us with the following languages:
English

You are welcome to send in request in German, Italian, Dutch or French & where possible I will reply in your home langhuage. I will ensure you have guides that can speak your language on your trail.

 

  E-Mail address: Inquiry