24/08/2026
Experience South Africa from a completely different perspective — on horseback. A luxury horseback safari designed for riders who want more than a traditional African safari.
Set across private game reserves in South Africa’s Free State, Sparta takes you deep into untouched African wilderness, far from the crowds.
Forget viewing Africa through a vehicle window. A horse riding safari brings you closer to the landscape, with giraffe, zebra and antelope moving freely around you.
One day you’re exploring the bush on horseback, the next you’re playing polo, driving cattle or watching the sunset from the African wilderness. This is a safari with a difference.
From horseback safari to polo in the African bush. Experience South African polo, expert coaching and some of Sparta’s finest horses during your stay.
Trade the safari vehicle for the saddle and experience the South African countryside the old-fashioned way — cattle drives, open plains and sundowners to finish the day.
Your African adventure comes with a very comfortable home base. Stay at Rietfontein Manor House, a restored historic estate surrounded by the South African wilderness.
The best horse riding holidays aren’t only about the places you visit. They’re about the people you meet, the stories you share and the memories you take home.
A luxury horseback safari in South Africa that stays with you long after you’ve left. Come for the horses, wildlife and adventure — leave with a s
