Arusha: Arusha National Park Horseback Safari with Lunch
ID: GYG1409797-2152748
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the natural beauty of northern Tanzania on a horseback riding safari in Arusha National Park. Enjoy scenic landscapes, wildlife encounters, and a picnic lunch with views of Mount Meru.
Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Arusha and transfer to the horseback riding starting point near Arusha National Park. Meet your professional equestrian guide, receive riding equipment, and attend a short safety and riding instruction session.
Get matched with a suitable horse according to your riding experience and begin your guided ride through scenic grasslands, woodland trails, and wildlife-viewing areas. Enjoy opportunities to observe animals and birds while learning about the surrounding ecosystem.
Stop at a safe and scenic location for a packed picnic lunch while enjoying views of Mount Meru and the surrounding natural landscape. Continue the horseback adventure along a different trail, with additional opportunities for wildlife viewing, photography, and scenic exploration.
Return to the starting point, say goodbye to your horse, and enjoy light refreshments before beginning the drive back to Arusha.
Highlights
- Explore Arusha National Park on a horseback safari with a professional guide
- Ride through scenic landscapes, open grasslands, and forest trails
- Encounter giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and monkeys in the wild
- Enjoy a picnic lunch with views of Mount Meru and the surrounding countryside
- Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off, riding equipment, and refreshments
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear long trousers, closed-toe shoes, and comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for horse riding. Bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, a reusable water bottle, and a light jacket for cooler morning conditions.
No previous horse-riding experience is required, but guests must follow all safety instructions provided by the professional equestrian guide. Horses are selected according to each guest’s riding ability, confidence, height, and weight. Please inform the operator in advance about your riding experience, medical conditions, mobility limitations, or special requirements.
Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed because animals move freely within the park. The riding route and schedule may change depending on weather, trail conditions, wildlife movements, park regulations, and the experience level of participants. Pregnant travellers and guests with serious back, neck, heart, or mobility conditions should consult a medical professional before booking.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Arusha
- Private return transportation
- Professional horseback-riding guide
- Well-trained horse matched to your riding experience
- Safety briefing and basic riding instructions
- Riding helmet and essential safety equipment
- Arusha National Park entrance fees
- Guided horseback safari experience
- Packed picnic lunch
- Bottled drinking water
- Government taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Accommodation before or after the tour
- Airport transfers unless requested
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Tips for the guide, driver, and horse-handling team
- Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any costs caused by personal delays or itinerary changes
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
