Zanzibar Horse Club

Tanzania

Overview Description Horses & Riding Food & Accommodation Other Activities Travel Itineraries

Overview

The Zanzibar Horse Club started was founded in 2018 with 3 beautiful rescue ponies of Arabian/Somali mix called Lu Lu, Crumble and Bob. All 3 of the ponies spent 6 months training, eating and relaxing before welcoming guests the clubs first guests. Since then, the horses have proven to be popular w… read more

Highlights

Swim with horses in crystal clear water
Remote villages & jungle rides
Beautiful boutique hotel accommodation
Ride on stunning Nungwi Beach
Al fresco beachfront dining

Essential Facts

1 itinerary available
£1170 $1585 €1340 - £1750 $2370 €2010 per person
Max 8 riders per group
Average of 3 hours riding per day
Weight limit: 90kg / 14st 2lbs

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Description

The Zanzibar Horse Club started was founded in 2018 with 3 beautiful rescue ponies of Arabian/Somali mix called Lu Lu, Crumble and Bob. All 3 of the ponies spent 6 months training, eating and relaxing before welcoming guests the clubs first guests. Since then, the horses have proven to be popular with guests, settled in and become a central part of the Zanzibar Horse Club family.

Since then the club has gone from strength to strength and now has a total of 40 horses and 16 staff. The horses are located at 3 different stables in the area, Nungwi, Kendwa and the main 10-acre facility in Kidoti village. This is where all the training of young and new horses takes place as well as the breeding programme is stables and where the horses all come to rest.

The stables are open most of the year, except for the months of April and May when the horses are moved to the Kidoti ranch to rest and graze in the paddocks. During these 2 months the horses are given all their annual vaccinations.
There are around 8 acres of paddocks, a lunging ring and an amazing outdoor 60m x 30m arena. All the horses spend approx. 6 months at Kidoti before being used in the Kendwa and Nungwi stables.

All of the beach rides take place on the Kendwa and Nungwi beaches which are consistently voted amongst the most beautiful beaches in the world and the amazing Kidoti sunset ride takes in the breathtaking sunset.

The main stables & training grounds at Kidoti are located 50 metres off the main Nungwi road approx. 100 metres from Kidoti school. Our hosts are actively involved in animal welfare on the island, and work with the islands oldest and biggest animal charity Zaaso. 10% of all their profits are donated to Zaaso monthly – a donation-based horse and donkey sanctuary who also provide general animal clinic services.

Horses & Riding

Tack

The saddles used are synthetic 'barefoot' saddles with English snaffle bridles.

Horses

There are approximately 35 working horses and a mix of breeds including Arabs, Appaloosas, Arab/Somali crosses, American Paint/Quarter Horse crosses and Thoroughbred crosses. There are also some breeding mares, stallions and foals as well as some miniature ponies and a couple of rescue horses too!

Riding

There is 1 itinerary:

Zanzibar Beach is a based ride

Ages

16+

Health

General good health and fitness recommended.

Weight

90kg / 14st 2lbs

Food & Accommodation

Food

There are four restaurants available, each showcasing a variety of flavours and cuisines from locally caught seafood, sushi, Asian fusion-inspired sharing plates, Indian Street food and some classics from crispy fish and chips to juicy burgers.

Accommodation

Choose to stay in the renowned Z Hotel or the neighbouring smaller sister Z2 boutique hotel. All ensuite bedrooms are thoughtfully designed with luxury, style and comfort in mind.

Z hotel is the original boutique hotel on Zanzibar. Since opening it 2010, it brings casual relaxation blended with contemporary London–inspired design to the beaches of Zanzibar providing a fresh and original beach-holiday experience. Set in a tropical garden with steps to white powder of Nungwi’s award winning beach and temperate Indian ocean, the Z hotel will provide you with everything you need for a unique away-from-it-all holiday but with all the advantages of modern living, including lcd tv, cable tv, wifi & docking stations in all rooms.

The Z2 is a stylish 26-room boutique hotel and is adjacent to the Z Hotel.‍ Rooms feature Italian Calcutta marble tiled floors, bespoke furniture handcrafted in Bali and exquisite modern designed bathrooms, complemented by design elements from the UK and Zanzibar.

There are various room options available:- At the Z Hotel you can choose from Garden View Rooms (which are on the ground floor), Sea View Rooms, Rooftop Suites, Oceanfront Cottages and the Z Suite. At the Z2 Hotel you can choose from Garden View Rooms (1st, 2nd & 3rd floor options), a Rooftop Suite with partial sea view or a Rooftop Suite with a full sea view.

Itineraries

Zanzibar Beach Luxury accommodation.

Other Activities

Due to its natural location and history, Zanzibar has a lot more to experience than just its beautiful beaches. The island has a rich and varied history which has seen occupation from the Portuguese, the sultanate of Oman and the British at various times over the last 500 years. these influences have left a myriad architectural styles and cultural influences which culminated in the capital, stone town, being made a world heritage site by unesco in 2000.

For diving, fishing and water sports enthusiasts there is a fully equipped dive centre on-site with the world-famous Mnemba atol and deep sea fishing grounds just a stone’s throw away. If you wish to learn to dive while on Zanzibar, then your hosts can arrange that with a local dive school. Kite surfing, sailing, kayaking and deep sea fishing can also be arranged.

Travel

Guests should fly into the main airport on Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International) and a transfer service from and to the hotel is included. Transfer time is approximately 90 minutes.

Itinerary & Pricing

Day 1 - Arrival Day

Riding: 1 hours

You will be met at Zanzibar Airport in Stones Town by a private transfer (approx 1 hour) and taken to your hotel where you can settle into your room with your welcome bottle of sparkling wine and a fruit platter. You are welcome to arrive at the hotel from ??pm and you may have time to enjoy your first ride if time allows.

Days 2 to 4 - for 3 Night Stays

Riding: 2 - 3 hours

If you choose to stay for 3 nights your package will include the following rides:-

30-minute Swim with Horses: Swimming with horses is an experience you will never forget; this is not a ride as such but a wonderful thing to do just you and the horse - bareback with natural halters. Swimming with horses can only be done at high tide so the timing of this ride is tide dependant. Please note: you must be able to swim to take part in this experience.

2 hour Jungle & Village Sunset Ride: This sunset ride departs at 4.30pm. From the Kendwa stables you head south onto the main beaches of Kendwa, where you will walk, trot and canter at intervals along this amazing beach. You then ride to Kilindi bay which is a great place for photographs then head inland to the Kilindi farmlands and the remote villages of Kidoti. En-route you pass through isolated communities and jungle forests that are rarely seen by tourists. You will stop at 2 amazing sunset view points, the perfect spot for photos and videos.

2 hour Sandbanks or Kilindi Bay Ride (depending on tides):
Sandbanks Ride: These amazing sandbanks only appear at a super low tide and are only accessible for approx. 15 days per month and have the best and most isolated beaches in Zanzibar. You will never likely see such white sand and clear water. This ride is for experienced riders only as it involves lots of cantering and walking along a rocky coast. Once we reach the sandbanks there is endless opportunities for galloping and getting some amazing photos.

Kilindi Bay Ride: You ride through the edge of Nungwi Village and head north east to join the beach at the Nungwi Light House. At the absolute low tide you can also look for some local sandbanks that only appear when the tides goes out. You the ride south along what are considered some of the best beaches in the world. This ride leaves as early as possible so the beaches are empty enabling you to enjoy long canters and gallops without disturbance. You then pass Kendwa beaches and head to the beautiful Kilindi bay, a great spot for some photos, before heading back towards the stables cantering along the waters edge.

3 hour Remote Village & Jungle Ride: From the stables you ride south onto the main beaches of Nungwi and Kendwa, where you will walk, trot and canter at intervals along this amazing beach. Then head to Kilindi bay before turning inland to the Kilindi farmlands and the remote villages of Kidoti. En-route you pass through isolated communities and jungle forests that are rarely seen by tourists. Once you arrive at Kidoti Villas & ranch you will have the opportunity to visit your hosts paddocks and other horses and enjoy some refreshments. After a 30-minute break you re-mount the horses and head back to the northern beaches finishing the ride with a 7 km canter along the white beaches of Kendwa and Nungwi.

At the end of your ride on Day 4 you will say goodbye and be transferred for your onward journey.

Day 5 - for 4 Night Stays or More

Riding: 4 hours

In addition to the all the rides on the 3 night stay you will also enjoy a 4 hour Northern Exposure Ride: This long ride (25kms) departs from Kidoti stables and includes prolonged periods of fast work. The rides takes you across over 10 km of the unspoilt deserted beaches between Muyuni and Nungwi, passing through 3 major sandbanks, where you will have the opportunity to take photos and videos. The ride also crosses 8km of the whitest beaches in the world, also known as Nungwi and Kendwa. There is also some riding along a very quiet road, remote farmlands and the tropical forests of the Kidoti and Kigunda villages. This ride really is a once in a lifetime experience.

Day 6 - for 5 Night Stays

Riding: 5 - 6 hours

In addition to the all the rides on the 4 night stay you will also enjoy a long East Coast Endurance Ride. The itinerary for this day will be available shortly.

After your ride you will have time to freshen up before departing the hotel for your onward journey.

Accommodation	You stay in a boutique hotel in twin / double rooms with private bathrooms. You can choose to stay in the beachfront Z hotel or in it's smaller sister hotel Z2 which is located just behind.
Experience	Experienced Experienced Riders
Minimum group size	1
Maximum group size	8
Departure windows	At any time during: June 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027

Pricing

£ $ €

2026/2027 4 Nights, Sharing, Low Season	£1170 $1585 €1340 Low Season: 01.06.26 to 30.06.26 & 01.11.26 to 22.12.26
2026/2027 4 Nights, Single, Low Season	£1510 $2040 €1730 Low Season: 01.06.26 to 30.06.26 & 01.11.26 to 22.12.26
2026/2027 4 Nights, Sharing, High Season	£1205 $1630 €1380 High Season: 01.07.26 to 31.10.26 & 07.01.27 to 31.03.27
2026/2027 4 Nights, Single, High Season	£1575 $2135 €1810 High Season: 01.07.26 to 31.10.26 & 07.01.27 to 31.03.27
2026/2027 4 Nights, Sharing, Festive Season	£1290 $1750 €1480 Festive Season: 23.12.26 to 06.01.27
2026/2027 4 Nights, Single, Festive Season	£1750 $2370 €2010 Festive Season: 23.12.26 to 06.01.27
Included	Bed & Breakfast accommodation in private ensuite bedrooms, riding as per itinerary, airport transfers in private car, a bottle of sparkling wine and fruit platter upon arrival, a 50-minute massage. (Meals package available).
Not included	Flights, lunches & dinners, drinks, visas, insurance, tips and other personal expenses.

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