This is probably your best chance to experience a truly mobile
horseback safari. Riders can now experience the ultimate African
adventure, exploring the wilderness of the West-Kilimanjaro-Area from
horseback. You can ride with a herd of zebra or wildebeest across the
plains, track elephant and buffalo in the bush or simply watch the
setting sun whilst listening to the calls of the wild.
Qualified guides will lead you on this journey, sharing with you their
intimate knowledge of the wilderness.
The rides :
Horses and tack :
- The horses are much loved, well mannered and in excellent condition.
A variety of reliable, for safari-purpose trained horses like
Partbred- and Anglo-Arab, Thoroughbred, Trakehner, Bavarian
Warmblood, Australian Brumby etc.
Ranging from 14 – 16.2 hands (140 – 165 cm) high, there is a horse
to suit everyone.
- Tack is usually bitless (Hackamore and Sidepull). There are good
quality English, Australian Stock, Endurance and Western Trail
Saddles.
Please note :
- The safaris are for experienced riders. We spend 4 to 6 hours in
the saddle. You need to feel competent about keeping up with the
group, capable of riding at all paces for at least 10 minutes,
rising to the trot and controlling your horse at the canter.
- Important for game areas: you may also be required to gallop out
of trouble so we cannot take beginners. It will be at the
discretion of the company whether you will be permitted to ride,
taking into consideration the safety and enjoyment of the group as
a whole.
- Riders weight limit: strictly 95 kgs (210 lbs or 15 stone).
- The itineraries only serve as a guide, all scenarios are dependent
on the season and the migration of game. We reserve the right to
alter the itineraries in any way. Local weather conditions may also
affect game movements.
- Non-riding family members or friends can accompany mostl riding
tours by 4x-car.
What to bring :
- we recommend a light-weight riding hat
- a shade hat with strap
- bush color riding clothes (not white)
- sun block, lip salve
- film, camera and binoculars on a strong shoulder strap, preferably
in a (waterproof) pouch to be secured to belt
(*) Short rides can only be booked together with a 4wd safari.
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