The 9 Horse Riding in Tanzania That Justify the Price

1.Beach Horseback Ride and Swim with the Horse

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

You’ll be picked up at your Zanzibar hotel, introduced to your horse and English-speaking guide, then ride along the white-sand coast and enter the sea when tide and wind allow. Guides such as Mussa, Evelyn, and Abdul provide instruction and photos. The ride is private, but short, and the 85 kg weight limit is firm.

“Great activity, swimming with the horses was an incredible experience. Well organized and great communication with planning. The resort team and horse guide also took amazing photos for me!”

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2.Zanzibar Horseback Riding

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

Meet your horse at a Zanzibar stable, learn the basics from an English-speaking guide, then ride along the white-sand coast for 30 minutes. Swimming with the horse depends on tide and wind. Guides such as Ali and Nasir are known for calm handling and taking photos, while pickup and return to your hotel are included.

“This was one of the most beautiful experience of my life. I was picked up on time by Salu and the activity itself well organised and well worth. I would definately book with this tour operator . The horse guide Ali was amazing and had a good handle of the horse”

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3.Horse safaris in Tanzania

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

Ride through Dolly Wildlife Estate, about 30 minutes from Arusha, on a two-hour horseback safari with Kaskazi Horse Safaris. Beginners follow quiet estate tracks near zebra, wildebeest, and antelope, while experienced riders may move at faster gaits. Morning and afternoon departures run for groups of up to eight.

“Really nice and beautiful horse raid, seeing a beautiful views, mt meru, wild animals for example zepras and antilopes. Horse riding it's okay even for the beginners. Evening time was nice, when wasnt too hot anymore, so i recomended maybe in the morning or then 4.30 ride, so also for the horses it's better.”

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

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

You’ll spend a full day moving between Zanzibar’s coast and spice farms, with hotel pickup, private transport, water, lunch, and a guide. The day includes Mnemba snorkeling, clear kayaking at Kendwa, spice tasting, a two-hour Swahili cooking class, and a short beach horse ride. Guides may include Mohamed, Ali, Abdul, or Andy.

“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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5.Horse Riding and Kayaking with Video and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $230Top rated

Combine a guided beach horseback ride at Pwani Mchangani with kayaking near Kendwa, plus drone photos and video delivered to your phone within 24 hours. The private experience includes transport, safety gear, entry fees, and multilingual guides. David and his team are noted for friendly help and careful photography.

“Excellent!!! My guide was very friendly and helpful to everything I ve asked for. The photos and the videos prepared were perfect!!! It is also good that the distances are not too long and you are not getting tired. Great adventure for few hours”

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6.Horse Ride + Swimming with Turtles in Aquarium at Nungwi Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $150

Spend about four hours with private transport between Mangapwani and Nungwi. Ride a horse bareback into the sea using a natural halter, then visit Mnarani, also known as Baraka Natural Aquarium, to see, feed, and swim with rescued sea turtles. You must be able to swim.

“It was very interesting and they made very good pictures and gave us a very fun time, so I would definitely recommend someone this fantastic trip”

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7.Mnemba Dolphin Tour, Cooking Class, Spice Tour, Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $220

Spend about eight hours exploring Zanzibar by sea, farm, and horseback. Swim and snorkel around Mnemba Island Atoll, look for dolphins, tour a spice farm, cook Swahili dishes, and ride along the Indian Ocean near Mangapwani. Pickup, lunch, transport, water, and private service are included. Confirm the guide and exact schedule before booking.

“We cannot agree with the last review written in the slightest, but we also do not know what happened, so we cannot give a rating.”

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8.Horseback Riding and Turtle Aquarium Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $150

Spend a day combining a beach horseback ride in Nungwi with a visit to Baraka Natural Aquarium. You’ll ride bareback with a natural halter, enter the sea with the horse, then see, feed, and possibly swim with rescued turtles. Hotel pickup, guides, and photos are included.

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9.Horseback Riding and Turtle Swimming Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $195

Ride for 30 minutes along Zanzibar’s coast, then enter the shallow Indian Ocean beside your horse before visiting Baraka Natural Turtle Aquarium. Your private air-conditioned transfer can start in Stone Town, Nungwi, or Kizimkazi Mtendeni. Horse riding may take place at Nungwi or Pwani Mchangani, depending on availability.

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