Horse Riding Safari in TanzaniaArusha National Park and Zanzibar Beach
Go where a safari vehicle cannot: off-road, at walking pace and at eye level with the wildlife. Rides for beginners to advanced riders, with a local team in Arusha.
Rated 4.3 / 5 on Google · Based in Arusha, Tanzania
Duration
2 to 4 days
Riding level
Beginner to advanced
Age
15 to 55 years
Rider weight
Up to 90 kg
Why explore Tanzania on horseback?
On a horse you move quietly. You hear the bush before you see it and smell the grass and dust. Animals tend to stay calmer around a horse than around an engine, so zebra can be close enough for you to feel the thunder of hooves. You also reach places that tracks and jeeps never will.
At eye level with the zebra. Moving silently through a landscape no vehicle could enter.
Horse riding safari in Arusha National Park
Our bush rides take place in Arusha National Park, close to Arusha town and the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Mount Meru rises inside the park. There are several rides to choose from, and the safaris last two to four days.
Expect varied ground, plenty of walking and trotting, and a canter or gallop where conditions and your riding level allow.
- Several rides to choose from
- 2 to 4 days with accommodation and all meals
The right horse for every rider
Horses are individuals. Our horses come from partner stables. We match horse and rider by experience and confidence, whether you want an athletic partner or a calm, reassuring ride.
Bold and forward
An athletic partner for confident riders.
Sensitive and responsive
Quick to read the rider and the trail.
Cheeky characters
Plenty of personality along the way.
The steady favourites
Calm and reassuring, easy to rely on.
Horse riding in Zanzibar: Kendwa to Nungwi
Your Zanzibar ride starts on the white sand of Kendwa Beach and follows the coastline. It then leads through lush forest and rural villages, and ends at Nungwi Beach as the sun sets.
Start
Kendwa Beach
White sand and a first look at the coastline.
Inland
Forest and villages
Lush forest and rural villages, where you meet local communities.
Finish
Nungwi Beach
Ride along the shore as the sun sets.
What is included
- Horse hire
- Transport and airport and hotel transfers
- Professional guide
- All entrance fees
- Accommodation and all meals
- Lunch boxes and soft drinks
Good to know
- Locations
- Arusha National Park · Kendwa and Nungwi, Zanzibar
- Duration
- 2 to 4 days
- Riding level
- Beginner, intermediate and advanced
- Weight
- Up to 90 kg
- Age
- 15 to 55 years
Plan your horse riding safari
Tell us your riding experience, dates and group size. We will suggest a route and answer your questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a wildlife trip on horseback instead of in a vehicle. You ride quietly through the bush with a guide and can reach areas that vehicles can’t
Beginners are welcome. We offer rides for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders, so tell us your level when you enquire and we match the ride and the horse to it.
Rides are guided and we match each rider to a suitable horse. Horse riding always carries some risk, so please tell us your real experience level when you enquire.
The dry seasons, roughly June to October and January to February, are generally best for riding and wildlife
Our horse riding safaris are open to riders aged 15 to 55
Yes. Riders can weigh up to 90 kg. This protects the horses and keeps the ride safe for you.
Our horse riding safaris last two to four days. They include horse hire, transport, a professional guide, all entrance fees, lunch boxes, soft drinks, accommodation, all meals and airport and hotel transfers.
Long, comfortable trousers, closed shoes or boots with a small heel, neutral colours, a hat, sunscreen and light layers for cool mornings.
Yes. We combine rides with game drives in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro climbs, cultural tours and beach stays in Zanzibar.
Tell us your riding experience, dates and group size. We will suggest a route and answer your questions. Call or WhatsApp +255 787 915 705, or send an enquiry.
