Tanzania · Horse Riding

1-Day Horse Riding Tour of Arusha National Park with Little Serengeti

1 Day Round trip from Tanzania Easy pace

View herds of giraffes in Arusha National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride on horseback through Arusha National Park's forest trails for close wildlife encounters
02 Explore the "Little Serengeti" grass plains on a route accessible by horse
03 Spot herds of buffalo, zebra, giraffe, and antelope in their natural habitat
04 Take in views over the Momella Lakes with possible sightings of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru
05 Enjoy picture-perfect landscapes along scenic bush and forest trails

Visit Arusha National Park, one of Tanzania's premier wildlife destinations and home to the world's largest population of giraffes, on a full-day horseback adventure. Ride through dramatic landscapes that shift from open savannah to dense, green forest trails, with opportunities for close encounters with wildlife and sweeping views across the park. This experience also takes you into the "Little Serengeti," where herds of buffalo, zebra, giraffe, and antelope roam across the plains.

Meet your guide and horses at the Ngongongare Gate of Arusha National Park and begin your horse ride through the forest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Arusha National Park

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Horseback Safari Through Arusha National Park

Meet your guide and horses at the Ngongongare Gate of Arusha National Park and begin your horse ride through the forest. Enjoy close and private encounters with wildlife, fantastic scenery, and access to hidden forest paths that are only accessible on horseback. Riding time normally varies between 4 and 6 hours during the day.
Ride eastward to the "Little Serengeti" area, a grass plain that will surprise you with herds of buffalo, zebra, giraffe, and antelope. Pass one of the most scenic places in the area, overlooking the Momella Lakes, and on clear days you can spot Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, or Maasailand to the south.
Stop at the park rest house and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Continue along a beautiful trail through the forest that ends at a dam. From there, follow trails hacked out of dense bush and forest for the horses. The "Little Serengeti" offers picture-perfect landscapes throughout this part of the ride.
Complete your exploration and head back to the exit gate of the national park.
Get transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home.

Where this trip takes you

Arusha National Park forest trails, the Little Serengeti grass plains, views over the Momella Lakes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Tanzania 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide
All transfers to and from Arusha National Park
All activities, unless labelled as optional
Horses, including equipment
Riding time: 4-6 hours
Back-up rider
Entrance fees at Arusha National Park
Meals and snacks during the day ride, including tea, coffee, and beverages
All taxes/VAT

What's Not Included

International and domestic flights from/to home
Ngongongare Gate
Tips for your trip crew
Visa ($100 per person for US nationals and $50 per person for other country nationals)
Personal items such as laundry, toiletries, souvenirs, and travel insurance
Drinks (all types of hard drinks)
Other items of a personal nature
Phone calls

Know before you go

Guests can receive full refunds at any time before the actual tour date if the cancellation is due to a force majeure reason. Force majeure reasons include, but are not limited to, war, civil insurrection, strikes, volcanoes, extreme weather, earthquakes, and natural disasters.

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