River Nile Horse Safari in Uganda

Your international flight will be to Entebbe International Airport. We recommend arriving the day prior to the trail ride and overnighting in Entebbe. If you choose to arrive on the morning of the ride, you will be met at the airport, alternatively you will be picked up at your hotel at 09h00 for the shared road transfer to Jinja (about 4 hours) Arrive at Holland Park in Jinja where you’ll meet your guide for the week. After checking in, head to the river for lunch aboard the River Nile boat cruise where the team will brief you on what to expect over the next exciting week. After meeting the horses and your guides, mount up for a 1 and a half hour ride to get to know your horse. Riding in that beautiful afternoon light, as the sun starts to sink, you will explore the local village and the banks of the River Nile. Overnight at Holland Park.

After waking up to a glorious African morning and delicious breakfast, set off for 4 hour ride through the sugar plantations and traditional villages. Riding up the hills to your lunchtime picnic spot; there are some stunning vistas of the countryside below. You will have the opportunity for some long canters, revelling in the freedom and wide open landscapes. Spend the night at Holland Park.

After a delicious breakfast, hop in the car for a day of adventure. The horses will be transported to your starting point and you have the opportunity to visit a local school before you mount up. Feel free to bring any primary age books you can spare to donate to the library! Then set off for a wonderful 5-6 hour ride around Lake Victoria, along winding roads and through beautiful forests and plantations. Cool off in the waters of Lake Victoria after another epic canter before ascending to the view point. Stop for lunch en-route, nestled in the hills overlooking the lake and Jinja town. The ride boasts stunning views of the lake, surrounding sugar plantations, and traditional villages. After your ride, you’ll be transported to The Haven where you’ll spend the night.

After breakfast, mount up and spend 3 and a half hours winding your way through the endearing Mabira forest, searching for rare forest primates like Grey cheeked Mangabeys and other local monkey species that are only found in this jungle. Find a lovely lunch and birdwatching spot en-route, in the shade of the beautiful forest canopy. Return to The Haven the afternoon for an afternoon siesta, a chill session by the pool or even indulge in a massage. Spend the night at The Haven Lodge.

Today you will be enjoy around 3-5 hours of riding through tea plantations, lookout points and forest terrain. Lots of scenic walks and brilliant canters! Hop on board a boat to Wild Waters Lodge – a breathtaking lodge situated on an island in the middle of the Nile and surrounded by massive white water rapids. Arriving in time for an afternoon swim, you will love the pool, overlooking the Nile rapids. Overnight, Wild Waters Lodge

Spend the day thrill seeking with some of the most best white water rafting in the world with warm water and excellent rapids – an unforgettable experience! If rafting isn’t your thing you may wish to go quad biking, bungee jumping, mountain biking, kayaking or a birding trip up the river. Let us know if you have any special interests. You can also choose to just relax at the Wild Waters on your private verandah complete with hammock. Spend the night at Wild Waters.

On your last morning of the trip, enjoy an early swim in a beautiful bay with a sandy bottom, no hippos or crocs, followed by a scrumptious breakfast. Your final ride will give you a lookout for a birds eye view of the Nile and then a fast paced ride to Kalagala Falls. After saying goodbye to your horse, you will board a boat to Wild Waters Lodge. Arriving in time for an afternoon swim, you have some time to take in the sights. Enjoy a last meal, reminiscing over the week’s adventures, and taking in the wonderful and surreal setting. Spend the night at Wild Waters Lodge.

Depending on your plans, indulge in breakfast and free time at the lodge before the drive back to Entebbe. Book your flight after 17h00 or overnight in Entebbe.

We highly recommend adding a few nights in Bwindi to see the Gorillas. We can also create a tailor-made package to include a safari in Murchison Falls or Queen Victoria National Park.