Vilankulos Coastal Horseback Adventure: Experience the Serenity of Mozambique Horse Safari

Experience the serenity of Mozambique Horse Safari and embark on an epic coastal horseback adventure. Ride on beaches, swim in turquoise seas, and embrace the warmth of island life.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Archipelago Resort - The ride starts on the beach with a medium to full tide and is an absolute favourite. With our unique hands-on interaction, you will lead your horse into the shallow waters where our horses love to splash and wallow, there is always a sense of excitement as they thrash the water, then lay down to roll.

There is time for pictures before mounting up on a second horse bareback, then wading chest deep into the blue turquoise seas on our Ocean Walk. You will meander along the coastline looking out at colourful dhows and sandy beaches.

Ride Time: 15-25 minutes minutes bareback.
Playtime: 15-20 minutes on the beach with horses on a lead wallowing and rolling in the water.

What's Included
  • Horse riding experience
  • Expert lead grooming
  • Safety helmets provided
  • Protective chaps included
What's Not Included
  • Taxi service
Additional Information

Embrace the thrilling escapades at Mozambique Horse Safari, where the narratives of our rehabilitated horses captivate your imagination. Embrace a unique perspective, where you can gallop along the beaches on energetic bays, bathe in sapphire-blue oceans, and adopt our vibrant lifestyles.

We are home to over 40 horses, the majority of whom were saved from the farms in Zimbabwe during the peak of political unrest, a saga captured in the globally acclaimed novel ‘One Hundred & Four Horses’. Over the past years, we expanded our family with more horses and recently incorporated a group of SA Boerperds. Our horses are excellently trained with poised dispositions.

Mozambique Horse Safari is a family business, where immense personal pride is put into ensuring our riders cherish the memories of our lifestyle. If you fantasize about galloping on pristine sandy beaches, swimming in bright blue seas, and absorbing the gracious spirit of island life, Mozambique Horse Safari is well-suited for you.

Location
Archipelago Resort
Chibuene, South Beach, Vilankulo. From Vilankulo follow signs to Archipelago Resort, take a left Just before Archipelago Resort when you see a wooden sign post to Dona Soraya. At the end of the road you will see the stables. Our coordinates for GPS are 22°02’20″S 35°19’17″E
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Akdoc88
Apr 12, 2024
Don’t miss this experience!! - Absolutely wonderful experience! We spent a week at Pat and Mandy’s lovely beach house “Seahorse” , were spoiled by their staff and rode every day. Excellent horses and rides. Highly recommended!!
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Lunavix
Nov 13, 2022
Fabulous holiday - We stayed with Pat and Mandy for a week in their beautiful holiday home on the Indian Ocean in Vilanculos. From the moment we arrived they, and their wonderful staff couldn’t have done more for us. The riding part was fun, challenging in places and provided a unique insight into this spectacular environment. The food was superb, the attention to detail and the adaptation to any needs of ours made this a really unforgettably fantastic experience! Thank you so much ❤️
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Chipom354
Aug 30, 2022
Amazing experience - This was a highlight of our holiday in Vilankulos, Maria the instructor was very patient and attentive. Luka and Temba assisting were very pleasant indeed. Will definitely be back to ride Mandy's horses again.
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Joannfachet
Aug 19, 2022
Once in a Lifetime experience!!! - Best ride ever!! Horses were in good condition and it was great to ride bare back in the ocean. Staff were very friendly and informative.
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Sunesch
Jun 7, 2022
Must do experience. - What an amazing experience. Our 2year old went on her own horse by herself. Her First time on a horse and they treated her so good. Lovely and so friendly people. We met some amazing people(guides) and the experience to Drive in the Water was Breath Taking. Our Daughter enjoyed herself alot. This is an experience you must do if you are in Vilanculos. We had a 6month old which were unable to go with us, because of certain rules, but they provided us with a babysitter. Contact them before hand to make sure, because at this time there were also a 4months old from one of the guides, which had a full time nanny. I don't know if she is always there.
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Kazlawson
Apr 24, 2022
Beautiful experience - This was a magical experience and I wish I could have returned to meet and ride more of Mandy’s beautiful horses. Mandy and her staff were very informative and obviously know and care deeply for each individual horse. As a horse owner this compassion for them made the experience even greater. There was no speed, and no need for it in the clear warm water, a perfect 45 minutes of playing and ‘swimming’ with horses. Suitable for total beginners or anyone who loves horses. I did not know Pat and Mandy’s story prior to the ride, and was delighted to buy her book to learn the whole story. I can’t put the it down - what an incredible and emotional story.
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Fransswanepoel1
Dec 30, 2021
Once-in-a-lifetime-experience!!!! - The staff and everyone was very helpful. The horses were in very good condition and we're very beautiful. It was a once-in-a-lifetime-experience. You should definitely bring a hat 😂.
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Abracapocus
Oct 1, 2021
Redemption for Your Soul - This was just a magical time that brought me to tears (in a good way) to release all of the stress from many months. The staff and helpful and kind. The horses are all great and I felt very connected to them and the water. We really appreciated seeing friendly faces, all the help with great photos and the privilege of visiting a wonderful place. I'm sorry I wasted time at a resort when I should have gone on a week horse safair instead. Thanks so much to everyone there!
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Navigator42240628834
Sep 9, 2021
Horse riding in the ocean - Great afternoon out. Fun for all abilities from the non rider to more experienced riders. Pat and Mandy were great as were the helpers in the sea. Beautiful setting and lovely to see the care with which the horses are looked after. Having read Mandy’s book 104 horses (which I thoroughly recommend) it was great to actually meet them.
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Jeanm965
Jun 20, 2021
Memorable ride - We rode with Mozambique Horse Safaris on Benguerra Island. The main operation is in Vilankulos but they have six horses on Benguerra Island. We did two rides of approximately two hours each with Charlotte - and loved both!
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