The riding experience in Uganda allows riders to immerse themselves in the African landscapes and the traditional way of life of the local people. Riding near the official source of the River Nile, you move to a variety of well-appointed accommodations along the river and in the rain forest. The well designed itinerary and close attention to detail allow guests a full experience of the best that the area offers.
9am pick up from your accommodation in Entebbe Uganda, then transfer to Jinja.
Lunch and pre-departure chat and meet the horses.
Accommodation: Holland Park Jinja.
Riding: Approx 1.5 hour short ride in the late afternoon to warm up and try out horses around the local village and along the banks of the River Nile.
Accommodation: Holland Park
Riding: Approximately 4.5 hours ride through various plantations and villages, over some hills with stunning vistas of the country side. Picnic lunch. Fabulous views and open terrain, rural villages and sugar and tea plantations. Long canters are possible for those who want to indulge.
A boat cruise may be arranged in the late afternoon for those who wish to enjoy the bird life and try and spot otters in teh Nile.
Accommodation: Haven River Lodge
Riding: Approximately 5-6 hours riding. The horses are transferred to the start point while guests visit the local school. Feel free to bring any primary age books you can spare to donate to the library! There is also a veterinary clinic here on the property, which has been built by kind donations. You will then ride around an enormous peninsula that lies in Lake Victoria with lunch overlooking the lake. You pass by views of the source of the Nile and Jinja town. Then travel by vehicle to the lodge.
Accommodation: Haven River Lodge
Riding: Approximately 4-5 hours exploring Mabira forest and surrounds – looking for rare forest primates: a subspecies of Grey Cheeked Mangabeys that are only found here. There is also lots of spectacular birdlife. Then you have the afternoon to yourself to relax, swim or wander.
Accommodation: Wild Waters
Riding: Another couple of hours in and out of the forest and through rural Ugandan villages before we reach Wild Waters Lodge. Located on an island in the middle of the Nile with massive white water all around, you will be simply amazed. Enjoy the pool in the afternoon that is one of the most spectacular places to view the Nile.
Accommodation: Wild Waters Lodge
Today you can head out to experience some of the most beautiful white water rafting in the world (warm water thrills and spills). Please note rafting is optional you may prefer to rest or do some of the other adventure activities in the area: Quad Biking, Bungee Jumping, Kayak school, Mountain biking or a birding trip on the river.
Accommodation: Wild Waters Lodge
Today you gear up and move to meet the horses downriver – the views will leave you speechless – and then we will swim the horses in the Nile. A beautiful bay with a sandy bottom, no hippos or crocs, then a picnic lunch overlooking the Nile while you all dry out. (Please note sometimes you are unable to safely swim the horses due to the hydropower dams flooding too much water into the area). Afterwards ride back to Wild Waters, say a final goodbye to your horses and cross back to the island.
Departure today – transfer back to Entebbe after breakfast at Wild Waters Lodge.
This is itinerary is flexible and may be modified at the guide's discretion depending on weather conditions and other unforeseeable circumstances.
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I have been on many riding trips around the world and the Nile Safari was special. The hosts and crew made every effort to make this trip memorable and pleasurable. From the moment we arrived, we felt cared for and cared about in such a way that other outfitters pale by comparison.This trip was faster than we expected with longer hours in the saddle. This was a big plus for us, and the performance of the horses was excellent.
Otto, 2018
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