From Arusha: Arusha National Park Cycling & Horseback Safari

Highlights

• Explore Arusha National Park on a guided cycling and horseback safari
• Ride through open grasslands, woodlands, and rural landscapes
• Look for giraffes, zebras, warthogs, antelopes, and buffaloes
• Enjoy a packed lunch at a peaceful picnic area and take time to relax
• Benefit from professional guidance, safety equipment, and return transport

Description

Begin with a morning pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Arusha. Travel to the activity starting point, where you will meet your professional guides and receive an introduction to the day’s program. Start with a cycling safety briefing and bicycle fitting. Your guide will explain how to use the bike, introduce the planned route, and ensure that your helmet and equipment are properly adjusted before departure. Set out on a guided cycling safari along scenic dirt tracks and approved natural routes. Ride through open grasslands, woodland, rural landscapes, and areas offering beautiful views of Mount Meru. The cycling pace can be adjusted according to the group’s fitness level and trail conditions. Along the way, look for giraffes, zebras, warthogs, antelopes, buffaloes, monkeys, and a variety of bird species. Wildlife sightings depend on natural animal movement and cannot be guaranteed. Your guide will maintain a safe distance from animals and may adjust the route depending on wildlife activity, weather, or trail conditions. Stop at selected locations for photography, drinking water, and short rest breaks. After completing the cycling section, enjoy a packed lunch at a peaceful picnic area and take time to relax before beginning the horseback experience. Continue to the horseback safari starting point, where you will meet your professional riding guide. Receive a detailed safety briefing and an introduction to your horse. Your riding experience, confidence, height, and approximate weight will be considered when selecting a suitable horse. Begin your guided horseback safari through beautiful natural surroundings. Traveling on horseback provides a quiet and immersive way to experience the landscapes and wildlife away from the noise of a safari vehicle. Beginner riders will normally proceed at a comfortable walking pace, while more experienced riders may be allowed to trot in suitable areas, depending on the guide’s assessment, group ability, and trail conditions. During the ride, enjoy views of Mount Meru and look for wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, antelopes, warthogs, monkeys, buffaloes, and colorful birds. Your guide will control the route and maintain an appropriate distance from wild animals throughout the activity. After completing the horseback safari, return to the starting point and enjoy a short rest. Meet your driver for the journey back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel, accommodation, or another agreed location.

Includes

Professional guidance Safety equipment Lunch Drinking water Activity arrangements Return transportation from Arusha

Excludes

International and domestic flights Tanzania visa fees Travel and medical insurance Accommodation before or after the activity Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks Personal cycling or horse-riding clothing Professional photography equipment Personal expenses and souvenirs Gratuities for the cycling guide, horseback guide, and driver Airport transfers unless arranged in advance Electric-bike upgrade unless included in the selected option Any service not specifically listed under “Included”

Important Information

• Advance booking is required because cycling and horseback riding operate on approved routes with authorised guides. Participants should have a moderate level of physical fitness and be comfortable cycling on uneven dirt tracks and natural terrain. The horseback-riding section is currently listed by TANAPA for participants aged 16 years and above in Arusha National Park. Previous horse-riding experience may be required. Your confidence and ability will be assessed before the ride begins. Please provide each participant’s age, height, approximate weight, cycling experience, and horse-riding ability when booking. Weight restrictions may apply to protect the health and safety of the horses. Suitable non-motorised mountain bikes are used for cycling inside the park, in accordance with TANAPA cycling guidelines. Cycling and riding helmets must be worn throughout both activities.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund