On horseback through the Tanzanian wilderness

A day of horse riding or a multi-day horseback safari is
a unique experience!

You can make day trips on horseback at the foot of Kilimanjaro; in beautiful, rural areas and the rainforest.
Or go out on horseback for several days for the more experienced rider, deeper into nature to see more wildlife.

You can explore Arusha National Park, an area known for the film “Momella a farm in Africa” on horseback. The terrain and area is only suitable for experienced riders.

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Horseback safari possibilities

There are various options for exploring the Tanzanian wilderness by horse.

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Arusha National Park (2-6d)

For the first time in history, it’s possible to ride a horse in a national park in Tanzania, namely the beautiful Arusha National Park. An area as seen in the movies “Hatari!” and “Momella – a farm in Arika”. A unique experience in which you explore this beautiful area during a special two to six day horse-drawn safari. You see buffalo, elephants, giraffes, monkeys, birds and flamingos up close. The safari is suitable for experienced riders. You leave from Makoa Farm.

West-Kilimanjaro (3-6d)

With the Kilimanjaro on one side and Mount Meru on the other, this horse-riding safari West Kilimanjaro takes place in one of the most beautiful areas in East Africa. Chances are that you will see many animals on horseback.
If you are an experienced rider it is possible to make this unforgettable horse-riding safari.
You drive through beautiful scenery, far away from the main roads and other tourists. An area where, among other things, elephants, wildebeest, giraffes, gazelles live. Exploring the African bush by horse is a special experience! You leave from Makoa Farm.

South Amboseli (5-8d)

Follow the animals on their migration between Lake Amboseli, Kilimanjaro National Park and Arusha National Park.
An area with a very diverse landscape and a good chance that you will see many animals along the way and Maasai, who also reside here. This horseback riding safari is suitable for experienced riders and offers spectacular views and on horseback you see animals such as elephants, zebras, moose, wildebeest etc.
Enjoy full days in the African wilderness, in comfortable private camps, good meals and atmosphere by the campfire. The tour starts from the Makoa Farm.

West Kilimanjaro (5-8d)

A special horse-drawn safari in the western wild corridor of Tanzania. Follow Hemingway’s footsteps west of the beautiful Kilimanjaro mountain. An area with a very diverse landscape and a good chance that you will see many animals along the way, who have been roaming freely here for thousands of years. This horseback riding safari in West Kilimanjaro is suitable for experienced riders and offers spectacular views and on horseback you see animals such as elephants, zebras, moose, wildebeest etc.
Enjoy full days in the African wilderness, in comfortable private camps, good meals and atmosphere by the campfire. The tour starts at Makoa Farm.


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