This program is the ultimate hybrid - horseback and driving safari. Thoughtfully designed to highlight some of Tanzania's most iconic parks and for the ultimate wildlife viewing.
Horseback Portion: Visits Southern Serengeti Region - Short Grass Plains wildlife sightings such as general plains game (antelope, gazelle, zebra), the great migration herds - possible views of giraffes, lions, cheetahs, elephants and leopards.
Please note: Riders MUST be strong intermediate riders capable of riding at a Walk/Trot/Canter in open areas - riders should be able to ride a posting trot and canter in a 2 point/jockey position. Note majority of horses are polo horses and have preference for neck reining/one hand riding or riding with a bridge rein. Riders unable to keep up with the group or unable to follow the guidelines can opt for jeep/non-horseback game drives.
Saddle Days: 4 Saddle Days (~6 Rides 3-4 hours per ride) in the Ngorongoro Conservancy
Horseback Portion Accommodation: 10x10 Mobile tents with single cots - in a double tent, bucket shower and compost toilet. Full Board meals and selection of locally sourced alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Safari Portion: Following the ridden portion of the safari spend a few nights in the Southern Region doing driven game drives (more possibility to spot large predator cats), a game drive on the crater floor which is know to have some the greatest density of wildlife and one night at a Luxury Lodge located just outside the Ngorongoro Crater.
Highlights: 3 Night horseback safari, 4 Night classic game drive safari - Visits Southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
Price includes: Horseback safari as mentioned - includes mount/tack, guide/lead horse, grooms and camp staff. Private 4x4 Land Cruiser safari truck with pop up roof, full board accommodations unless mentioned otherwise, professional English speaking safari guide, unlimited driving kilometres, all park fees, taxes and levies, unlimited drinking water and well stocked mini fridge in truck with select of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Package Price
Per Person Sharing: $6,600 USD per person
Solo Supplement (for individual rooms/Tents): +$600USD
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