About
The Val de Vie Polo School is South Africa's most prestigious polo learning environment, set within the extraordinary Val de Vie Estate in the heart of the Cape Winelands between Paarl and Franschhoek. The school operates against one of the most spectacular backdrops available to any polo facility in the world: the vineyard-covered slopes of the Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountains, the crystal-clear Berg River, and the elegant estate architecture that makes Val de Vie one of South Africa's most celebrated lifestyle destinations. The polo school benefits from Val de Vie's world-class polo facilities — multiple well-maintained grass fields, excellent stabling, and professional instruction from coaches experienced in both the South African and international polo circuits. Students receive instruction that covers all aspects of the game from basic horsemanship to advanced competitive tactics, within an environment where the quality of life surrounding the polo is as exceptional as the polo itself. The Cape Winelands location means that post-lesson hospitality — the region's extraordinary wines, restaurants, and outdoor lifestyle — is part of the complete Val de Vie polo school experience.