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Discover the magic of horses and the wild beauty of South Africa. There’s something truly life-affirming about being around horses. Whether you're galloping across open terrain on their strong, warm backs or simply sharing a quiet moment and breathing in their sweet scent during a cuddle, these noble animals have a way of capturing your heart—and healing it. At Tom and Tori's Horse and Heart Adventures in Chintsa West, Eastern Cape, South Africa, you’ll find five much-loved horses and access to a stunning coastal reserve filled with lagoons, beaches, rolling dunes, and ancient forests. This is your chance to create a riding holiday that’s as relaxed or as adventurous as you want it to be. Let the rhythm of hooves and the call of the wild help you unwind, explore, and reconnect.
Guests will stay at Buccaneers Lodge on the Beach, a laid-back coastal retreat offering breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and direct access to the beach. Set just 1.5 km from the stables along a scenic private road, the lodge is easily reachable by a 5-minute drive or a leisurely 15-minute walk.
Accommodation options include private en-suite rooms, each featuring:
The lodge offers a relaxed and social atmosphere—perfect for unwinding after a day in the saddle. Guests can enjoy tranquil moments in hammocks, take a sunset walk along the beach, or gather in communal spaces to share stories and connect with other travelers.
Meals are a highlight of the stay:
Whether you’re watching the sunrise over the ocean or enjoying a firelit evening meal with new friends, Buccaneers provides the perfect home base for your riding adventure.
This bespoke 15-day horse riding holiday is ideal for riders of all levels—beginner, intermediate, or advanced—and is hosted on a peaceful 7-hectare farm overlooking the Indian Ocean in Chintsa, South Africa. You will be part of a private booking of up to three riders, ensuring personalized guidance, a custom-tailored itinerary, and an immersive, enriching equestrian experience. Non-riders are welcome and can participate in a variety of non-riding activities.
Your time will be divided between daily horse interactions (including riding, grooming, groundwork, and training), coastal adventures, creative craft work, and optional volunteering at local community initiatives. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, improve technique, or simply connect with nature and horses, this retreat offers a rewarding and holistic experience.
You’ll work with well-trained horses suited to different riding levels. Horses are matched to riders based on riding ability, body weight, and personality compatibility.
Some of the horses include:
Note: Itinerary is flexible and may change based on weather, tides, and selected activities.
Thomas Muller is a Certified Adventure Guide with a scope in Horse Riding and Hiking. A retired Waldorf School teacher and Trained Spacial Dynamics Therapist Tom has 25 years of experience in teaching and sports coaching with adults and children. He now brings his lifelong passion for Horses and Nature to Tom and Tori Horse and Heart Adventures providing expert technical coaching in horseriding and facilitating all adventure and craft activities. Tom and Tori his son and right-hand man strive daily to build a loving relationship with their horses and share this dream with their guests.
This horse riding holiday takes place in Chintsa, a hidden gem along South Africa’s Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape. The retreat is based on a tranquil 7-hectare farm perched above the Indian Ocean, offering panoramic views, unspoiled beaches, forested dunes, and wide-open farmland.
Chintsa is known for its stunning natural beauty, mild year-round climate, and rich biodiversity—including birds of prey, giraffes, monkeys, and buck. The peaceful coastal environment makes it ideal for both trail riding and relaxation.
Riders will explore a variety of terrains, including:
The location also offers easy access to exciting non-riding activities such as:
Just 45 minutes from the city of East London, Chintsa feels like a world away from busy life—perfect for riders looking to reconnect with nature, horses, and themselves.
Dinner and breakfast are provided by the Buccaneers Lodge on the Beach kitchen, which is famous for its quality food and home-cooked style. Special diets can be catered for in consultation with the kitchen. Tom and Tori Horse and Heart Adventures will provide a packed lunch for on-the-go lunches. Additional drinks and snacks can be purchased separately.
Thomas Muller also has a small farm school, Acaciatree Nursery School, and guests are welcome to spend as much time as they like at the school. Meet the kids and help the teachers. There are other social initiatives in the area and they are happy to transport you to visit them such as a surf club and a soup kitchen.
East London Airport
33 km
Transfer included
Look up Tom and Tori Hoers and Heart in Google Maps. Once you are on London RD, going to Chintsa West, they have a sign on the left side of the road. They also have a wooden gate.
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