Posted on 11:37am 12/13/2011 by admin in
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Scenic Beauty and Excitement with Noordhoek Horse Riding
One of the most spectacular beaches in the Cape Peninsula is to be found at Noordhoek. This lonely stretch of sand, sometimes known as Long Beach, is perfectly suited for those visitors to Cape Town who want the opportunity to get away from the crowds that throng the more popular tourist spots on the Peninsula. One of the best ways to enjoy this scenic stretch of beach is on horseback and Noordhoek horse riding has become one of the most popular pastimes for locals and tourists alike.
One of the best ways to access the beaches of Noordhoek and enjoy the freedom and excitement of horse riding in this scenic area of the Cape is to base oneself at one of the many comfortable and value for money boutique hotels that can be found both in Noordhoek and the surrounding areas. Many of these guest houses offer horse riding as one of their services to guests.
Most of the boutique hotels to be found in this are will provide tack, including riding hats and both novice and more experienced horse riders can be catered for.
The services of an experienced rider who has in depth knowledge of the local conditions, as well as the many trails in the area will make any horse riding excursion in Noordhoek an excursion to treasure and remember for years to come.
A beach outride in Noordhoek can be a matter of only a few hours or a more extended day out. The many shady lanes and byways to be found in the Noordhoek and Hout Bay areas will give the avid horse rider a feeling of complete relaxation, combined with the opportunity to get under the skin of some of the areas most scenic attractions, many not experienced by those who stick to the more crowded tourist spots.
The Varied Noordhoek Activities
For the avid nature lover time spent in Noordhoek will be time well spent. There are a number of Noordhoek activities that will entertain and educate both young and old in the area.
The Noordhoek Farm Village is one of the most popular attractions for visitors to the area. At the Noordhoek Farm Village the young can experience a children’s playground under the shady oaks, while the older crowd immerse themselves in a relaxed atmosphere with restaurants and wine close at hand.
Whether your taste runs to the exhilaration of horse riding in Noordhoek or simply a taste for a less hurried and more relaxed way of life there will be Noordhoek activities that will suit you and your family.
When staying at the luxury De Noordhoek Boutique Hotel in Cape Town, you will be able to participate in many Noordhoek Farm Village events held throughout the year. It is perhaps one of the most important reasons to select the luxury De Noordhoek Hotel for accommodation in Cape Town – Noordhoek Farm Village events attract many visitors to the city because of the atmosphere of festivity combined with a tranquil environment. The regular braai nights at the Café Roux are popular with locals and tourists alike. Simply bring your meat and barbeque with the community. Another one of the Noordhoek Farm Village events enjoyed by families is the Pick A Box show where the young ones can win prizes and have fun at the same time.
Cape Town Game Attractions Near De Noordhoek Hotel
The De Noordhoek Hotel is located on the Cape Peninsula from where you will be able to easily reach many of the Cape Town Game Attractions. Shark diving is one of the most popular Cape Town Game & Adventure attractions and can be enjoyed at Gansbaai. If you are looking for close up pictures of buffalo then the Solole Game Reserve in the Noordhoek Valley is a must visit. The Tygerberg Zoo is ideal for a family visit and if you are in the mood for a scenic drive you can make your way up to Wiesenhof where you will encounter cheetah, ostrich, wildebeest and variety of antelope. Not too far away at Hout Bay you will find the World of Birds where about 3000 birds are resident.
Cape Animal Attractions Near De Noordhoek Hotel
While lodging at the four star De Noordhoek Hotel located on the Cape Peninsula, you may want to explore the Cape animal attractions. The area is known for its many animal attractions including the Butterfly World at Klapmuts, the Cape Point Ostrich Farm where guided tours are offered, Boulders Penguin Colony in Simon’s Town, and the Aquila Game Reserve about two hours drive into the Karoo where the Big Five can be seen up close. More Cape animal attractions include the Clara Anna Fontein Game Reserve in Durbanville, Die Vonds Snake Park near Malmesbury, and the Crocodile Farm just outside Stellenbosch.
Cape Point As One Of The Attractions Close To Noordhoek
A visit to Cape Town is not complete until you have also visited Cape Point. It is located at the end of the Cape Peninsula and forms part of Table Mountain National Park. You will find baboons, zebras, ostrich and smaller animals in addition to an array of plants only seen in this area. The Cape Point lighthouse is a famous landmark and stands on top of the highest sea cliff in the country. It will take you about 15 minutes to reach the lighthouse where you will also find a restaurant, gift shop and a little barbeque spot. It is the perfect place from where to take pictures.