Horseback and Camel Riding Safari in Tanzania : Along with the Big Five Safaris in the Ngorongoro Crater, mountain safaris atop Kilimanjaro, beach activities on Zanzibar Island, and wildlife drives in the Serengeti National Park home of the world’s largest wildebeest migration there are other options available. Tanzania is among the African nations that provide horseback and camelback riding safaris, despite the fact that they are still not as popular as wildlife excursions. Tanzania offers specialized safaris on horses and camels, which usually last at least a week. They are meant for more seasoned riders. There are few better ways to take in Africa’s majesty and wilderness than getting on a horse and riding into the bush, provided you can ride well.
If you are an African safari rider, one of the best ways to experience the continent’s jungle and scenic locations is to ride a horse into the wild or through the lush vegetation. Safaris on horses and camels are specialized products marketed to people who enjoy riding animals. Depending on the interests and time availability of the tourists, safaris can last anywhere from half a day to a week or longer.
A few camps and centers in Tanzania provide safaris on horseback and on camels. Riders of all skill levels find great satisfaction in the experience, as it allows visitors to get much closer to the wildlife than they otherwise could. The best thing about these trips is that the wildlife is less afraid of cars and foot traffic than it is of horses and camels.
Where in Tanzania can you go on a safari where you can ride a horse and a camel? There are some great places to go horseback riding in Tanzania. The Tanzania Northern Safari Circuit passes through a private concession called Manyara Ranch Conservancy, which is home to schedule horseback tours between Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks. The Manyara Ranch has a setting that verges on the magical, making it a sensory feast. During your horseback and camel riding safari, you can see elephant, wildebeest, zebra, Grant and Thomson Gazelle, Lesser Kudu, impala, dik-dik, jackals, hyena, leopard, lion, cheetah, eland, giraffe, and waterbuck, as well as a plethora of bird species especially the amazingly colorful love birds roaming the 44,000-acre tract.
A more authentic wilderness experience is offered by the abundance of wildlife and Maasai warriors who patrol the area to protect visitors and cattle from wild animals. Every evening, tourists can create treasured memories with the sundowner cocktails served alongside a horse ride to a new and picturesque location. While the ranch has year-round stalls for horses, June through February are the best months to ride horses there.
Horseback riding safari is becoming popular in many national parks; in Arusha National Park, guests can ride horses to explore Mount Meru’s slopes, which offer lush mountain forests and expansive vistas of the surrounding area. While horseback riding in Arusha National Park, visitors can fully benefit from their knowledge of the forestry, wildlife, bird life, waterfalls, and many other things. Game trails encourage visitors to get up close and personal with wildlife so they can interact with it and learn more about it.
Riding a camel is the main attraction of Mkuru Camel Safaris, one of the most thrilling activities in Northern Tanzania. The camel safaris, which can last anywhere from a few hours to a week and visit Oldoinyo Lengai, the Ngorongoro highlands, and Lake Natron, are hosted by the camel camp in the Mkuru Maasai village. Riding a camel through Maasai territory gives visitors a fantastic opportunity to witness wildlife, the “day-to-day living” of the Maasai people, and the stunning scenery.
Additionally, scheduled camel and horseback riding excursions are available in the Meserani Snake Park, USA River, West Kilimanjaro, and Lake Natron regions. In Dar es Salaam, there is a “horse club” that provides horseback riding excursions south of the city along the Indian Ocean. For some fresh air and moonlight, visitors can ride alone or in groups with the horse club along the shoreline at low tide.
In conclusion, horseback safaris are among the most amazing and unique safari experiences in many African countries, even though hiking, wildlife, and cultural tours in Tanzania are all more well-known safari activities. We encourage you to make a reservation and notify us as soon as possible if you would like to participate in this exceptional and one-of-a-kind safari experience, as there aren’t many destinations in Tanzania that offer it.
