Horseback Wildlife safari – Horseback riding safari in lake Mburo National Park
Horseback wildlife safari – Lake national park is the ability for one to carry out a game viewing exercise while riding a horse. The fascinating activity gives the park a distinction from the rest of the country’s national park as horse riding while viewing wildlife can only be done at lake Mburo national park The activity is done at Mihingo lodge under the guidance of trained staff in conjunction with the park rangers. The horseback ride in Lake Mburo can take 1-3 hours as you explore the beauty of the national park savannah coupled by the view of the wild game. This experience is quit breath-taking imagine you seated on a horse moving into the savannah to watch wild game. Horseback riding can also be conducted in the overnight as you head to the savannah I the night, will be amazed by sounds of the wildlife and probably that of the horse you ride on .For overnight horse ride, accommodation is normally availed in form of tents. Note that the horse back experience is only sold by Mihingo lodge there by only participation while residing at Mihingo lodge
Horseback wildlife safari – We carefully adjust our rides according to your riding ability; for beginners and inexperienced riders we recommend that you only walk. If you are an advanced rider there are lovely stretches for trotting and cantering. Mihingo Lodge has been operating horse safaris since December 2008 outside Lake Mburo National Park. In November 2009, we received a concession to operate horse safaris inside the Park where we found some fantastic routes.
The most exhilarating ride in the Park that we recommend for more experienced riders is a 4 to 5 hour ride which takes you onto the grassy Warukiri range of hills that are situated in the middle of the park. From high on the Warukiri ridge there are stunning 360 degree views of the surrounding hills and valleys in the Park. On the furthest hill you will find a waterhole, where you just might see a herd of buffalo enjoying the cool air. There is a magnificent view onto 9 of the 12 lakes surrounding Lake Mburo National Park. This ride changes the whole feeling of Lake Mburo National Park as it is absolutely spectacular.
Horseback wildlife safari – The maximum weight that you can be to ride our horses is 100 kg, but most of our horses cannot carry more than 85kg. Please do not be offended if we have to weigh you as we must ensure that our horses are not damaged by carrying people who are too heavy as this can seriously damage their backs.
We provide fully adjustable helmets in all sizes as well as riding chaps. We ride with English style saddles. We recommend that you wear long trousers and strong shoes if possible with a heel, but trainers are also fine. At the moment we can take a maximum of 6 guests at a time. All our rides are accompanied by at least one experienced horse guide, but in most cases there are 2 guides accompanying each ride.
PLEASE NOTE: this activity might not need an advance booking confirmation due to some factors like the health of the horses, the weight of the participants. But you can make an advance planning hoping all factors are good for the activity. Contact Great Adventure safaris to book mountain gorilla safari and horseback riding wildlife tour.