Tanzania Horseback Riding Tours Around the World: 4 to Book

1.Zanzibar: Beach Horseback Ride and Swim with the Horse

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 30 min · from $136Our pick

Ride from a Zanzibar stable to the white-sand coast with an English-speaking guide, then enter the sea with your horse when tide and wind allow. Guides such as Musa, Evelyn, and Abdul are praised for friendly help and photos. Hotel pickup, safety gear, instruction, and return transport are included.

“The driver and the guide were both professionelly and very friendly! The activity was very special but a little bit too short, would lile to ride a bit longer 😅 But to be honest the price is really high. Thanks! Would do it again!”

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2.Zanzibar Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 49 reviews · 30 min · from $129

Meet your horse at a South Zanzibar stable, complete a safety briefing, then ride along the white-sand beach for about 30 minutes. Your English-speaking guide provides a helmet, saddle, and hotel transport. Swimming with the horse depends on tide and wind. Guides such as Ali and Nasir are noted for calm handling and taking photos.

“The trip was amazing and so much fun. The driver was very helpful and got us water on the way back and took me to an ATM that I needed. The horses were amazing and the people with the horses went out their way to take photos of my wife and myself and made it so much fun and safe. I’ve never been on a horse before but felt really safe.”

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3.Horse safaris in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $120Best value

Ride for about two hours at Dolly Wildlife Estate, roughly 30 minutes from Arusha, with Kaskazi Horse Safaris. Beginners follow quiet estate tracks, while experienced riders may enjoy faster gaits. Morning and afternoon departures, helmets, and groups capped at eight make this a personal way to see zebra, wildebeest, antelope, monkeys, and Mount Meru views.

“We were all beginning riders and our 11 year old had never been on horseback. We had a fun time and certainly memorable. The guides were safety conscious and knowledgeable. The horses are well trained and we rode very close to zebra and wildebeest”

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4.Mnemba Dolphin Tour, Clear Kayak, Cooking Class, Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $220

You’ll spend about nine hours with a private guide and driver, starting with snorkeling near Mnemba Island and ending on horseback at the beach. The day also includes clear kayaking at Kendwa, spice tasting, and a hands-on Swahili cooking class. Guides such as Mohamed, Ali, Abdul, and Andy have been praised for friendly service and good local explanations.

“This was one of the best excursions I've ever experienced. From pick-up to drop-off, everything went smoothly. Our tour guide and driver, Mohamed and Ali, were exceptional. They picked us up on time and kept us engaged during the drive bRead more”

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