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HORSEBACK
SAFARI
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.
With the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro rising
to your East and Mt. Meru to the West, this
safari takes place in one of the most
dramatically beautiful settings in East Africa.
It is a wonderful experience and we hope you
enjoy it as much as we all do!
4 Nights/ 5 Days – Horseback Safari
Adventure.
Day – 1 – Arrive at Kilimanjaro Arrival
International Airport, meet and transfer to
Impala Hotel for overnight on bed and breakfast
basis.
Day – 2 - Arrive at Makoa Farm.
After breakfast transfer to Makoa Farm, our
starting point for the safari. The 358-acre
coffee and horse farm is nestled into the lower
slopes of Kilimanjaro. During the afternoon we
will introduce you to the horses where you can
choose one to match your size and skills. Then
we embark on a ride so you can become familiar
with the farm and with your horse.
The ride follows the boundary of the farm
through grass and bush land which is used for
grazing horses and cattle. Wild animals also
inhabit the area, these include Sykes monkeys,
yellow baboons, duikers, bushbucks, reedbucks
and bush pigs as well as nocturnal animals like
aardvarks, porcupines and jackals.
Day – 3 - West-Kilimanjaro Wilderness.
In the morning we load the horses and drive with
them to the plains between Mt. Kilimanjaro and
Mt. Meru we offload the horses and ride to the
northwest. The landscape changes completely as
we head through a mixture of open grassland and
thorn bush savannah. Along the way we may
encounter the first antelopes, zebra maybe some
ostriches and jackals.
We will choose an acacia tree for a picnic
lunch.
After a small siesta we continue our way to
Mgunga camp arriving by sunset, there is time to
refresh with a hot bush shower before dinner.
Our camp chef will impress you with his culinary
skills, despite the rustic setting. After
dinner, retire to the campfire and marvel at the
enormous night sky before falling asleep to the
sounds of the African night.
Day – 4 – Game viewing from horseback.
After early morning tea or coffee, we mount our
horses and head out into the reserve. Don’t
forget your binoculars and camera! Slowly and
carefully we approach the wildlife we find along
the way - elephants, lesser kudus, antelopes,
gazelles and a lot of other animals.
This fabulous ride takes us over open plains
through rolling grasslands.
An exciting day with the opportunity to see
elands, sometimes up to hundred, and large herds
of zebra and wildebeest grazing on the plains.
We return to camp for lunch. After some rest we
start again and when the weather is clear then
there are fantastic views of Mt. Meru and
Kilimanjaro! We spend a wonderful sunset on
horseback before you have a drink around the
camp fire. This is a safari the way it was meant
to be!
Day – 5 - Back to Makoa - Farm.
Our track again follows the riverbed with its
huge wild fig trees. Our last day in the
savanna. Keep an eye out for elephants near camp
as it is not unusual to have elephants watching
us during breakfast if they not already visited
us for dinner. Today we will explore the area of
‘Tembo bridge’ and seek out herds of elephants
in between the euphorbia forest.
Later we continue our way southeast passing the
plains between Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro. See
herd animals watching the horses with interest,
then we stop en route for a picnic lunch. Later
afternoon we meet the vehicle and transport the
horses back to Makoa Farm. Enjoy the view of Mt.
Kilimanjaro while sitting on the veranda with a
sunset drink. Then transfer to Arusha. Evening
you can refresh and relax in your day room. If
you're continuing with one of our scheduled
departures you'll overnight and begin your
wildlife safari the next day. Otherwise you'll
continue according to your onward arrangements.
End of Tour.
Price Includes:
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All park entry
fees.
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All camping/hut
fees.
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Rescue fees
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Guide and porters
fees
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Guide and porters
salaries
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Transport to and
from the mountain gates
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Meals 3 times
daily
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Cook and all
kitchen utensils.
Price Excludes:
Machame route
price breakdown:
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1 pax $ 748
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2 pax $ 715
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3 pax $ 660
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4 pax $ 638
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6 pax $ 616
Please note you
can add an additional day for acclimatization if
you wish.
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