Running from January through to March, this 9-day, 8-night adventure is perfectly timed to allow guests to tick off the Big Five and get right amongst gigantic herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle in the birthing season. During these months, the wildebeest give birth and raise their young on the famous short grass plains. This is one of the best times to see all manner of animals, from antelope and gazelle to lion, cheetah, elephant and rhino.

You’ll ride point-to-point through one of the most beautiful regions in all of Africa: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge. Between the two, you’ll be exposed to extraordinary natural phenomena, spine-tinglingly  magnificent scenery, huge quantities of wildlife, and vital pieces of the puzzle of human evolution.

1 night lodge accommodation, 7 nights camping.

*For a detailed day-to-day itinerary, please download the ride fact sheet pdf at the end of this page.

This 8-day, 7-night safari begins at your hosts’ polo club, where you’ll spend the first night swimming in the pool and sipping sundowners. The following morning you’ll head to Arusha National Park, one of the most beautiful protected parks in East Africa. The scenery here changes dramatically, from open grassland and rainforest to savannah, salt pans and soda lakes. You’ll encounter elephant, buffalo, all the plains game, giraffe, leopard, and other rare species such as Suni, Red Duiker, the magnificent Hartlaub’s turaco, and many more!

Then on day 4, you’ll leave Arusha Park behind and head towards the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s the tallest mountain on the African continent and the world’s highest free-standing volcano (don’t worry, it’s currently dormant). While making your way towards its snow-capped summit, you’ll be able to track the biggest land-living mammal, the elephant, and enjoy many cultural interactions with the locals.

1 night lodge accommodation, 6 nights camping.

*For a detailed day-to-day itinerary, please download the ride fact sheet pdf at the end of this page.

This 4-day, 3-night ride follows the same itinerary as the first 3 nights of the Kilimanjaro Elephant Ride, although there’s also an afternoon ride on day 1. You’ll explore every facet of Arusha National Park: the depths of the forest, the vast savannah, the lakes and waterfalls, and the crowning glory, Mt Meru. Arusha National Park was the home of the ‘Iron Lady’, Margarete Trappe, and you’ll be riding in this fearless horsewoman’s footprints.

This safari is perfect for those wanting to tick a lot of experiences and wildlife sightings off their wish list in a short amount of time. It’s also ideal for combining with one or two other Globetrotting rides as part of a grandiose African adventure.

1 night lodge accommodation, 2 nights camping.

For departure date options, please contact Globetrotting: info@globetrotting.com.au

Round trip transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport or the township of Arusha are included in the ride price on the first and last days of the itinerary only. Pick up is anytime on day 1 of the ride, and you’ll be transferred approximately 40mins to the Polo Safari Club. Should you arrive a day or two early, it is recommended you stay in the town of Arusha and you’ll be picked up from here on day one.

On the last day of the ride, departing flights can be booked anytime after 3pm.

*Please take note of the luggage restrictions on your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport, as some airlines have a maximum 15 or 20kgs luggage limit. All luggage should be packed in a soft bag.