On horseback through the Tanzanian wilderness
A half-day horseback riding or a multi-day horse riding safari is
A unique experience!
You can also explore Tanzania on horseback and go on one- or multi-day safaris in the various parks in northern Tanzania; in Arusha National Park, the Serengeti, around Lake Natron and under the watchful eye of Kilimanjaro.
You ride specially trained safari horses, with a mix of local breeds and thoroughbreds.
As an averagely experienced rider, you can go even deeper into nature and see a lot of wild animals.
Horseback riding safari possibilities
There are various options for exploring the Tanzanian wilderness by horse.
Arusha National Park (4 days)
Horseback riding in the beautiful Arusha National Park. An area as seen in the films ‘Hatari!’ and ‘Momella – a farm in Arika’. A unique experience where you explore this beautiful area during a special four-day horse riding safari. You will see buffalo, elephants, giraffes, monkeys, birds and flamingos up close.
The safari is only suitable for moderately experienced riders.
You are in the saddle for 4 – 6 hours every day.
Kilimanjaro and elephants (8 days)
With Kilimanjaro on one side and Mount Meru on the other, this West Kilimanjaro horse riding safari takes place in one of the most beautiful areas in East Africa. An area with a very diverse landscape and a good chance that you will see many animals along the way, which have been roaming freely here for many thousands of years.There is a good chance that you will see many animals from your horse.
You drive through beautiful landscape, far away from the main roads and other tourists. An area where elephants, wildebeest, giraffes and gazelles live. But also local villages and culture. Exploring the African bush on horseback is a special experience!
The safari is only suitable for moderately experienced riders.
You are in the saddle for 4 – 6 hours every day.
Serengeti and Great Migration (9 dagen)
Through the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park you will experience the world-famous migration of countless wildebeest, zebras and antelopes in search of fresh water.
This horse riding safari offers spectacular views and on horseback you will see migratory animals up close, but also elephants, birds, hyenas and other predators, etc. Enjoy full days in the African wilderness, in the comfortable private camp, good meals and atmosphere around the campfire .
The safari is only suitable for moderately experienced riders.
You are in the saddle for 4 – 6 hours every day.
Lake Natron and flamingos (9 days)
A very special horse riding safari in this fascinating area around Lake Natron. Here you have a view of countless breeding flamingos that feed on the algae from the lake. Even more than the animals, the landscape is the biggest attraction here. the area around the lake is dry, desolate, but unearthly beautiful.
Enjoy full days in this African wilderness, in the comfortable private camp, with good meals and atmosphere around the campfire.
The safari is only suitable for moderately experienced riders.
You are in the saddle for 4 – 6 hours every day.
Short horse rides
If you are interested in a short horse ride of, for example, one to several hours, that is of course also possible. Ask us about the options and we will be happy to add it to your safari for you.
This can be done, for example, from one of the accommodations below:
Arusha National Park; Kaskazi Horse Safari, Africa Amini Maasai Lodge, Africa Amini Hillside Retreat, Arusha Villa, Rivertrees Country Inn and Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge.
Mufindi Highlands: Mufindi Highlands Lodge.
Ras Kutani: Protea Hotel Amani Beach.
Zanzibar: Sharazad Boutique Hotel.
Imagining yourself on horseback?
Let us know, so we can add this activity to your Tanzanian adventure!
