Day 1
Upon arrival in the late afternoon, you will be welcomed to the lodge, where you will have time to relax by the pool or on the veranda. As the sun sets, sundowners await with your guide, who will share insights about the adventure ahead. The evening concludes with dinner and a brief briefing on the safari and safety. For those arriving earlier, there is an opportunity to book activities such as golf, spa treatments or horse riding before the safari begins. Please let us know in advance if you would like to arrange any additional activities.
Day 2
After breakfast, a short drive brings you to the horses and the start of your riding adventure in Arusha National Park. You will ride along the eastern slopes of Mount Meru, through forests and open glades where buffalo, giraffes, and other wildlife roam freely. At midday, lunch is served in the shade of a tree before the ride continues deeper into the national park. Towards the evening, you arrive at the comfortable mobile camp, where sundowners and dinner under the starlit sky await, accompanied by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Day 3
Wake up to the calls of the colobus monkeys before riding through the landscape where the classic film Hatari! was shot, along trails once used by Margaret Trappe. Encounters with giraffes, waterbucks, dik-diks and other wildlife await you here. After lunch and some rest back at camp, the adventure continues with a 4x4 safari to the Momella Lakes, where hippos, flamingos and abundant birdlife await. Enjoy sundowners by the lake before returning to camp for dinner and another night surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.
Day 4
The day begins with a drive of around 75 minutes before you are reunited with the horses and ride out across the vast Maasai Steppe. The landscape alternates between rocky terrain, acacia woodlands, and open plains where you may spot gazelles, zebras, and wildebeest. After a lunch break in the shade, the ride continues through Maasailand, where the terrain gradually opens up for a faster pace. Towards evening, you will reach your new camp, offering magnificent views of Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, and Mount Longido.
Day 5
Today's ride takes you north-east towards the Seven Sisters rock formations and areas where the chances of encountering elephants are particularly high. You will ride past traditional Maasai bomas, across dried river plains and through landscapes where the rare gerenuk antelope can also be found. After lunch and a rest, the adventure continues across open, dry lake beds that invite exhilarating canters. The evening is spent in a new camp, surrounded by magnificent views of Kilimanjaro, Mount Longido, Mount Meru, and the distant Namanga hills.
Day 6
Wake up to birdsong and a hot breakfast before riding out into the wilderness, where you may encounter elephants, cheetahs and hyenas. The undulating terrain invites fast-paced canters across the vast landscape. At lunchtime, you will return to the camp for a meal and a relaxing siesta before the afternoon ride commences in the golden evening light. The day concludes with sundowners around the campfire and a three-course dinner under the African starlit sky.
Day 7
The day begins with a ride across the grasslands to a traditional Maasai boma, where you will have the opportunity to meet the Maasai and learn more about their culture and way of life. There is also a chance to discover and purchase traditional handicrafts and handmade jewellery. After lunch and some rest back at the camp, the safari's final ride awaits, featuring wonderful canters through the open landscape. Back at the camp, the adventure concludes with a farewell dinner under the stars, filled with stories and memories from the past week.
Day 8
After a final breakfast in camp, it’s time to say goodbye to the bush. This morning, you’ll climb into safari vehicles instead of the saddle, leaving the horses behind as you begin the journey back. The three-hour drive takes you out of the wilderness and toward modern life once more. You’ll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport around 11 AM, in time for your onward flight. Your adventure ends here — for now.
