Horse Riding Safaris in Uganda; Horse riding experience is quite exciting as you ride in an open savannah grassland as you ride closer to different rare animal species, and beautiful nature as well as unwind in the fresh air around you. In fact, Uganda once known as the Pearl of Africa this is because is gifted with abundant animal species, bird life, and beautiful landscape and owes hospital people who welcome visitors with stunning smiles. More so, it has got many remarkable tourist attractions like River Nile – the largest river in the world, Lake Victoria Africa’s largest lake, and the world’s largest tropical lake come along different national park home to diverse wildlife species.
Horseback riding in years back has been known as an English and French activity yet it’s a breathtaking activity. Today, it has been introduced into Uganda and is best done in Lake Mburo National Park and at the Source of the Nile. This is one of the nature-friendly ways of touring the wilderness of Uganda.
Horse Riding Safaris in Uganda : Source Of the Nile
Horseback riding at the source of the Nile can be conducted along the Nile bank and around a local typical Ugandan Village. Horseback riding at the Source of the Nile is operated by Nile horseback safaris.
The Nile horseback safari is located on the west bank of the Nile directly adjusting to the adventure river camp. This activity offers you an opportunity to explore the thrilling Nile bank of river Nile and the panorama view of hills with the gainful view of the Nile River valley.
This breathtaking experience – horseback riding tour at the Nile is formed in different sessions; 1hour ride,1hour, and a half ride,1hour and half sunset safari ride,2hour safari ride,3hour safari ride as well as pony rides for kids but all at different costs.
Kids pony rides cater for kids between the ages of 4 -10 years, Horseback safaris are offered by Nile horseback safaris regardless of the activity.
Horse Riding Safaris in Uganda : Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park is one of the most remarkable national parks for a horseback riding safari in Uganda. The park is located along the Masaka -Mbarara highway and is the only game park among the ten ‘’10’’ Uganda National Parks that is close to Kampala Uganda’s capital city which is the starting point of most safaris.
The park stretches through an area of about 370 square kilometers and is dotted with many lakes and beautiful hills. It is home rich with antelope species and the most spotted animal species includes; zebras, hippos, impalas, warthogs, African buffaloes, common eland, Jackal, Leopards as well as bird species including; Bare-faced go away bird, Saddle-billed stork, Papyrus gonolek, Red-faced barbet, Black-bellied bustard, Yellow-rumped tinker, African finfoot, Greater painted -snipe, Hairy-breasted barbet, Mosque swallow, Papyrus gonolek, Brown-chested lapwing, Blue-headed coucal, Blue-breasted kingfisher, white-winged swamp warbler, Tabora cisticola mentioned few.
Lake Mburo National Park offers many impressive safari activities including a game drive, a boat cruise on the lakes, guided nature walks, and most incredibly horseback riding activity.
Horseback riding in Lake Mburo National Park can be experienced through the park’s beautiful grassy Warukiri ranges of hills while enjoying the scenic nature of lakes and stunning rolling hills and if you get to its top, you can enjoy the 360-degree scenic view of the surrounding hills and valley in the park. As your on-riding experience expect to have an extraordinary opportunity of riding close to most of the animals in the park like; antelopes, zebras, giraffes, and elands among others.
Note, In the Lake Mburo National Park you can make bookings at Mihingo Lodge which is in charge of riding safari in the park. The activity is offered by Mihingo Lodge and has got a guide to guide you will in the wilderness as well as an English-style saddle. Before you set off for a horseback reach. We recommend you wear long trousers and strong shoes with a bit of a heel if possible.
Horseback riding in Lake Mburo National Park is done according to your experience and ability in riding the horse. The beginners and inexperienced riders are recommended to walk while on the horse’s back as you tour the park.
The expert riders are allowed to race for long stretches for trotting and as you ride through the park to the water hole where you get to encounter herds of buffaloes. Those to experience the ride can be offered adjustable helmets of all size and riding chaps courtesy of Mihingo Lodge, on each ride a maximum of six guests gets involved in the ride and all rides are accompanied by at least one experienced horse guide. Although most time they can be 2 horse guides accompanying the ride.
Take note; The maximum weight to be carried on horses at Mihingo Lodge is 100 kilograms but most horses cannot carry more than 85 kilograms. So do not be offended when your weight excludes you from being part of this impressive safari.
Tips While Riding a Horse – Horse Riding Uganda Safaris
Before getting on the back of the horse; always make sure you wearing proper horse-riding gear.
You need a lot of confidence
Be gentle and free with the reins
While on the horse sit upright and get relaxed comfortably.
While riding the horse do not hold the saddle horn
Keeping your eyes, a head where you are to ride
Make sure you take full control of the horse
Stay in the same tune as your horse
Greet your horse before mounting it
Use your whole body to guide the horse
When riding always be steady.
In Uganda – horseback riding experience can be offered in areas like flame tree stable riding school in Kijabijo village, Speke Resort Munyonyo Resort in Kampala, and Katia Stable among others. Note they are great locations offered for horseback rides, not horseback touring.
