9 days
8 nightsDiscover the breathtaking beauty of the Natron Flamingo Ride, a unique horseback riding tour where the stark and hauntingly beautiful landscape takes center stage. Nestled around the shores of Lake Natron, this tour promises an unforgettable journey through a dry and desolate region, where the raw, untouched beauty of the surroundings will captivate your senses. While flamingos may be present in the area, the true attraction here is the otherworldly scenery that stretches as far as the eye can see. With the wind in your hair and the gentle rhythm of your horse's gait, you'll be immersed in a surreal natural wonderland, making this an unforgettable adventure for nature enthusiasts and explorers alike.
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Jo W. is the organizer of this trip
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Our Horse Safaris is a privately guided horseback operation in Northern Tanzania. Due to the owner’s many years of experience within the Safari industry, we design unforgettable horse riding safaris all over Tanzania.
Tour highlights
Visit the Lake Natron
The area around the lake is dry, desolate and hauntingly beautiful
Meet Maasai Tribe
Ride through the Tanzanian farmland and the Massai steppe is scenic with many cultural interactions
See the Kilimanjaro Mountain
African powerful mountains - Mt Meru, Namanga, Longido and the most legendary of all, Mt Kilimanjaro
Route details
Day 1
Arrival
Arrive to Kilimanjaro International Airport, here you will be picked up by one of the team and driven for thirty-five minutes to the lodge where the first night is spent.
Settle into the new surroundings and meet the other participants on the safari. Sundowners and dinner at either at the lodge or if there’s a polo game on you go to the polo clubhouse for sundowners followed by dinner back at the lodge.
Day 2
To the Fly Camp
Day 3
Ride through Maasai bomas
Day 4
Entering the Natron region
Day 5
Around the Oldonyo L'Engai volcano
Day 6
Riverbed ride
Day 7
The springs visit
Day 8
Back to the foot of the Oldonyo L’Engai
Day 9
Departure
Difficulty
Challenging
Tour organizer's comments
Please be aware of that this ride is for strong intermediate riders onlyand that each itinerary is subject to change due to movement of game andwhether conditions. The routes are designed for the best possibilities of viewing wildlife and follow suitable terrain for horses. If the itinerary wouldchange prior to the safari, this would only be for the safety and to the benefit of the journey on horseback.
Accommodation
Comfort
Basic
Camp Site
1 night
Tent
7 nights
1 night
Lodge
The first night is spent at a lodge situated on a golf, polo, and wildlife estate, only 40 minutes’ drive from Kilimanjaro international airport. Each room has its own on suite bathroom, flush toilet, and white fluffy towels. There is WIFI, a swimming pool to be enjoyed and SPA treatments, yoga, golf, polo can be arranged prior to arrival.
7 nights
Mobile Camp
Travel recommendations
Group meeting place
Kilimanjaro Region, Kilimanjaro International AirportTour conditions
Included
- accommodation;
- all food and beverages included in our mobile camp;
- dinner included upon arrival to the lodge (however not drinks and lunch);
- shower at the lodge on the last day (however not a dayroom);
- transfer back and forth from the airport (we set times and departures);
- qualified private guide, horses and riding
- flying doctor membership for each client (fly out insurance);
- village fees.
Extras
- international flights;
- beverages / lunch at the lodge;
- gratuities for the camp team and guides (guideline of 25 - 35 USD per guest per day);
- visas, medical and travel insurance, which has to be arranged prior to arrival;
- any personal purchase;
- single supplement if unwilling to share - $70/night;
- internal flights to Serengeti /NCAA and back - 625 USD pp;
- National Park fees and WMA (wildlife management area) fees - 960 USD pp;
Group size
up to 10 touristsDuration
9 days
8 nights
It's important to know
Cancellation of booking
In case of booking cancellation the next policy applies: Tourists will receive a full amount they paid for the reservation in case they cancel more than 35 days in advance of the tour start date In the event of cancellation within the period of 34 to 16 days before the tour start date - they are entitled to receive 50% of the booking amount Cancelations made within 15 days before the tour starts will not be entitled to a refund.
Dates and Prices
- from US$ 6 21510 – 18 May, 2024 9 days 8 nights
