Discover 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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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
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour provider's comments
Please be aware of that this ride is for strong intermediate riders only and that each itinerary is subject to change due to movement of game and whether conditions. The routes are designed for the best possibilities of viewing wildlife and follow suitable terrain for horses. If the itinerary would change 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
Tickets to group meeting place
Group meeting place
Kilimanjaro Region, Kilimanjaro International Airport
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Weather during the tour
Weather conditions along the route
You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on
- the forecasts for this season
- the statistics from previous years’ trips
Tour 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
6-10 tourists, 16-99 y.o.
Duration
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.
Reviews
- MMustakabout provider18 Jun, 2023Well, what can I say except that the ride surpassed all my expectations? I enjoyed every single minute of it. Our guide was simply excellent, brimming with knowledge and always making the journey engaging for everyone. The horses were truly fantastic. Being a beginner, I wasn't sure what to expect, but my horse immediately put me at ease. She knew exactly what to do, and I felt completely safe throughout. I'd enthusiastically recommend this experience to anyone seeking something truly special.
- LLindaabout provider11 Jun, 2023It was beautiful, especially during sunset! You don’t even need to be an experienced horse rider. The landscape was also amazing and so are the wild animals!
- UUlleabout provider13 Mar, 2023The migration ride offered breathtaking scenery and landscapes, teeming with wildlife. The tents were fantastic, the food delightful, and the team operated seamlessly. It truly was a one-of-a-kind experience, filled with wild adventure amidst nature's endless plains. And the horses? Simply outstanding.
Dates and Prices
- Any dates on request during the season1 Jan – 31 Dec
