The World’s 2 Best Horse Rides with Wildlife Worldwide

1.Chincoteague’s Up The Bay Pony and Wildlife Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 662 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75Our pick

Cruise Chincoteague and Assateague Islands with Captain Mike on a two-hour, six-person boat tour. Search for wild ponies, dolphins, bald eagles, pelicans, and other wildlife while hearing island stories from a local captain with more than 40 years on these waters. Sunrise and sunset departures are available.

“Loved this experience! We were able to see so many ponies and get up close to the beach with our amazing captain.”

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2.Stellenbosch: Horse Riding Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 1h 30m · from $98

Ride at walking pace through a 240-hectare wildlife reserve 12km from Stellenbosch. Gentle horses suit beginners, and an English-speaking guide shares animal facts and local stories as you look for giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, eland, and more. Groups are limited to six, but the 75kg weight limit is absolute.

“Ein wunderbarer Ausritt. Es wird genau geschaut, welches Pferd zu einem passt und die Pferde sind in einem sehr guten Zustand. Man sieht viele Tiere.”

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