What are the advantages of going on a horseback safari?

Most people imagine olive-green Land Rovers trundling noisily across plains of waving grass, or perhaps hot-air balloons floating silently above the Serengeti’s massed herds when they think of a safari in Tanzania. But a stallion cantering across shimmering salt pans with thundering hooves and heavy breathing? It’s highly unlikely.

Despite this, Tanzania is proving to be one of the world’s top horseback adventure destinations, combining world-class guides with charming wilderness camps and, of course, the chance to see the Big 5 from the saddle.

The difference between a traditional safari and a horseback safari is simple: you won’t feel the rumble of a Land Rover engine under your feet, nor will you feel the predictable acceleration of a pedal to the floor. In addition to being a far “greener” way to explore the wild, you will no longer be a mere observer of wildlife, but will have the opportunity to truly experience their circle of life.

A horseback safari in Tanzania is the way to go if you want total immersion in nature combined with the ultimate adrenaline rush.

In Tanzania, where can you go on a horseback safari?

Horseback safaris are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to other types of safaris, and many people would not travel through Tanzania any other way! Here are some of our favorite places in Tanzania where you can go on a horseback safari.