Riding in Tanzania is limited due to the dominance of vehicle operated safaris in big game parks. Ride Africa have five lodges in Tanzania all situated on private game farms, they offer peaceful rides with awe inspiring scenery, allowing guests to see the landscapes and drama of Tanzania from a unique perspective. The riding here is accessible by all levels and children. Ride around the lush coffee fields of Makoa Farm at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro experiencing the best bird watching in Tanzania before retiring to your private chalet, or ride through the forests with elephants, before doing trails from Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro before arriving at a garden of luscious flowers. Despite the splendour of the mentioned riding, the equestrian centre on the Grumeti Reserves boasts one of the best equestrian centres in Africa, and more spectacularly offers trails across the vast game filled plains of the Serengeti.
Getting There
British Airways flies three times a week from Heathrow to Dar es Salaam. Daily flights to Kilimanjaro airport are available on Kenya Airways and KLM (via Nairobi and Amsterdam respectively). Flight time is approx 9 hours. An efficient network of internal flights provides regular connections between the coast and the safari areas.
When To Go
Tanzania is an all year round holiday destination. Generally the best times to go are between June and October and December to March. There are two wet seasons - April to May and November. The coastal strip is hot and humid all year round.
Visas
British passport holders require a visa for Tanzania. These cost GBP30 or USD50 and should preferably be arranged with the Tanzania High Commission in London before travel, although they can also be purchased on arrival.
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