2/28/2023 0 Comments Adventure ponies 2The whole experience is very relaxing and personal. Small manageable point and shoot cameras are ideal. Horseback safaris are not ideal for photography as your hands are needed on the reins and the movement is not conducive for photos. As we rode through the bush and grassland we came across many species including warthogs, impala and bush buck as well as various birds. We were able to maintain a normal volume of conservation and they didn’t flinch or seem bothered, our guides Joseph and Charles were very knowledgeable about the wildlife and their habitat. Not only did we get very close to animals and what surprised me the most was their calmness. I had been told that game and wildlife is extremely relaxed around horses allowing riders to get very close to them but some things need to be experienced to be fully understood. We left the stables and began our safari riding through the Savannah. Joseph gave us a few pointers and instruction about riding our horses and we were all set. I was riding summer song and Kevin had his trusty steed Valla’s. All geared up we were ready to meet our horses. Riders should wear long pants, a strong pair of shoes and most importantly bring your sense of adventure. Trail saddles, stirrups, chaps and helmets are all provided for your guided safari. The stables and facilities were clean, organized and had a number of spacious padlocks for the horses to graze.Īfter we were acquainted with the facilities, it was time to visit the tack room and get ready for our ride. Joseph showed us around the stables and he introduced us to all of the horses and ponies. When we arrived at the stables for our safari we were net by Joseph the manager. My husband and I are inexperience riders and were unsure of how our backsides would fare on a long ride, so we started with a one-hour safari in the late afternoon, the stables are a short distance from Mihingo lodge where we were spending a couple of nights. Mihingo lodge is the only place in Uganda the offers horseback safaris in a national park so that is where this first time experience took place. Small enough to cover in one day, but also conveniently located, it is the perfect getaway especially from Kampala city.Īs an intrepid bush lover and Uganda safari enthusiast, the idea of experiencing the passion on horseback was extremely intriguing. The little beautiful jewel parked on the highway to the Albertine rift offers the easiest way to get into the jungle to view impala, buffalo and the largest herd of zebra that Lake Mburo National Park has to offer.
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