Description: Riverton is home to one of the top thoroughbred racehorse breeding stud farms in South Africa. Authentic farm stay accommodation can also be experienced.
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Dating back to 1860, Riverton estate was purchased by the Barry’s in 1918, over a 100 years ago in the same year that the revered Nelson Mandela was born. Located on the Golden River Route, home to several of our countries superior wine producing estates, near Robertson in the Cape Central Valley, 2 hours from Cape Town.
Riverton is a working farm and home to one of the top thoroughbred horse breeding studs in South Africa. An authentic farm stay can be experienced in the charming original manor house on the estate which can accommodate a large family, friends or birding group. A contemporary renovation of a cow barn overlooking the Riverton dam is the ideal country escape for a couple. Teaming with birds, the estate borders the Breede River and guests are welcome to walk down to the river for a swim or fish on a catch and
Kindly note that Riverton Stud visits are only available by prior appointment.