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Overview

Welcome to this unique equestrian experience in Uganda, the "Pearl of Africa", which offers spectacular trails for riding, stunning views and an incredible variety of wildlife along the way. During this week-long adventure you will be immersed into Ugandan culture by exploring local villages, enjoy…

Highlights

  • Exploring the "Pearl of Africa" from horseback
  • Long canters through tea and sugar plantations
  • An authentic, intimate look at everyday Ugandan life
  • Well-schooled, responsive, fit horses who have evented
  • Adding on a visit to the famous Mountain Gorillas

Essential Facts

  • 1 itinerary available
  • £3905 $5280 €4550 per person
  • Max 7 riders per group
  • Average of 4 - 5 hours riding per day
  • Weight limit: 80kg / 176lbs / 12st 8lbs.
    more info Up to 85kg may be accommodated in certain cases - please enquire.

Description

Welcome to this unique equestrian experience in Uganda, the "Pearl of Africa", which offers spectacular trails for riding, stunning views and an incredible variety of wildlife along the way. During this week-long adventure you will be immersed into Ugandan culture by exploring local villages, enjoying long canters through tea and sugar plantations and admiring views of Lake Victoria and the River Nile. You will ride through rainforests with birds and monkeys overhead, swim the Nile with your horse and ride from lodge to lodge.

Each day of the ride is different and your hosts, Nat and TJ, pride themselves on attention to detail and on their herd of fit, responsive horses - there is a horse to suit everyone. Riders do need to be fit and confident for long rising trots and canters but the group can be split if some prefer a more leisurely pace and others would like some faster canters and gallops. The riding terrain varies from day to day and there are hardly any fences, meaning you can ride for miles and miles. A day of white water rafting and a visit to the local school are also included in this special programme. Along the way you are also likely to meet some rarer, smaller species of wildlife (compared to the large wild animals that much of Africa is known for) and we highly recommend extending your trip with a visit to the Mountain Gorillas, something we can arrange for you.

Horses & Riding

Tack

The horses are ridden in English tack.

Horses

A range of well-schooled, responsive, fit horses are available ranging from around 13.3 - 17hh. They all compete in eventing and the ride hosts pride themselves on having the right horse for everyone. Breeds include Irish Sport Horses, Friesian/Boerperds, Thoroughbreds, American Saddlebred crosses and Ethiopian ponies.

Riding

There is 1 itinerary:

  • Nile River Ride is a trail ride

Ages

16+ recommended

Health

General good health and fitness recommended

Weight

80kg / 176lbs / 12st 8lbs. Up to 85kg may be accommodated in certain cases - please enquire.

Food & Accommodation

Food

All meals are included from lunch on arrival day to breakfast on departure day. Meals are often European in style, especially when in the lodges, but may incorporate some local cuisine along the way. Breakfasts and dinners are served in the lodges and lunches are eaten out on the ride. The country produces a lot of organic fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, fish and spices.

Drinks, including alcohol, are included with meals and during the rides. Plenty of bottled water is provided for you at all times.

Accommodation

Accommodation is in a selection of comfortable and well-appointed lodges but you spend a few nights at each (rather than moving every night). They each have a swimming pool and offer beautiful views.

The single supplement for a private room has to be paid by anybody who ends up a single room, either because they request one or because there is nobody willing to share with them. If you are open to sharing a twin room and we can find you a sharer then there is nothing extra to be paid.

Itineraries

Nile River Ride Luxury accommodation.

Other Activities

A day of white-water rafting is written into the programme to add some variety. In the area it's also possible to enjoy quad biking, bungee-jumping, kayaking, mountain biking and birding for an additional cost.

We highly recommend adding on an extension to visit the famous Mountain Gorillas, a truly special experience. We can organise this extension for you - the gorilla 'permits' are quite an expense but numbers are very restricted to ensure the welfare of the primates.

Travel

Transfers are included from and to Entebbe. Pick-up is generally around 09:00 - 09:30am on day 1 meaning that we strongly recommend you arrive in Entebbe the day before, then we can get you collected from your hotel and you'll be well-rested.

At the end of the ride, you'll be taken back to Entebbe for your flight home or overnight there.

Itinerary & Pricing

Day 1

Riding: 1 - 2 hours

You'll be collected from your accommodation in Entebbe, usually around 09:00, and transported to Jinja where you'll have lunch and a ride briefing before meeting the horses. There is a short introductory ride today, around 1.5 hours, to get used to your horse around the local village and along the banks of the River Nile.

Day 2 - Sugar and Tea Plantations

Riding: 4 - 5 hours

Today's ride is around 4.5 hours long and takes you through plantations and villages. The hills provide impressive views of the surrounding countryside. After a picnic lunch you'll continue riding through open terrain and long canters are possible for those who enjoy them!

Day 3 - The Shores of Lake Victoria

Riding: 5 - 6 hours

Today's ride is a little longer - the horses will be taken by truck to the start point and you'll visit the local school whilst you wait. Please feel free to bring any primary age books that can be donated to the school library. Once mounted, you will ride around an enormous peninsula within Lake Victoria and enjoy lunch overlooking the waters. The afternoon brings views of the source of the Nile and over Jinja town. After the ride you'll be transferred by boat to the source of the Nile before heading back to the lodge in a vehicle.

Day 4 - Forest Explorer

Riding: 4 - 5 hours

Today you'll explore Mabira forest and the surrounding area whilst looking for rare forest primates, a subspecies of Grey Cheeked Mangabeys which are only found in this forest! There's a lot of spectacular birdlife here too. You'll have some time for yourself this afternoon and can take a swim or a walk or simply relax.

Day 5 - Rainforest, River, Village

Riding: 4 - 5 hours

Today you'll wind your way in and out of the forest and through rural villages before you reach your next accommodation. This lodge is located on an island in the middle of the Nile and has massive white waters all around. The pool has some of the most amazing views of the Nile and you'll have some time to make the most of it.

Day 6 - White Water Rafting

Riding: No riding.

Today is a non-riding day and you'll head out to experience some of the most beautiful white water rafting in the world. This is optional and you might prefer to relax or enjoy some of the other activities available in the area, such as quad biking, bungee jumping, kayaking, mountain biking or birding. The rafting trip is included but other activities are payable locally.

Day 7 - Final Ride

Riding: 4 - 5 hours

Today is your last riding day and you'll meet the horses by the river. You'll swim the horses in the Nile - it's a beautiful bay with a sandy bottom and no hippos or crocs. Lunch today is overlooking the Nile whilst you all dry out. In the afternoon you'll ride back towards your lodge before saying a final goodbye to the horses.

*Please note that occasionally it is not possible to swim safely in the area due to hydropower dams flooding too much water into the area.* If this happens then you'll simply do some more riding instead.

Day 8

Riding: No riding.

After breakfast you'll be transferred back to Entebbe.

Accommodation

You will stay in three different lodges during the ride. They all have en-suite bathrooms, swimming pools and beautiful views.
Experience Experienced

Strong intermediate and above - all riders must be able to do rising trot and canter in an English saddle for long distances. The group can be split when it comes to faster canters and gallops as there will be several guides for each group.
Minimum group size 1
Maximum group size 7
Departure windows

Sept. 13, 2026 - Sept. 20, 2026

Oct. 11, 2026 - Oct. 18, 2026

Dec. 6, 2026 - Dec. 13, 2026

Jan. 3, 2027 - Jan. 10, 2027

Feb. 7, 2027 - Feb. 14, 2027

March 7, 2027 - March 14, 2027

May 30, 2027 - June 6, 2027

July 4, 2027 - July 11, 2027

Aug. 8, 2027 - Aug. 15, 2027

Sept. 12, 2027 - Sept. 19, 2027

Oct. 17, 2027 - Oct. 24, 2027

Dec. 5, 2027 - Dec. 12, 2027

Pricing

2026/2027
Shared room		 £3905 $5280 €4550
Included Entebbe transfers at set times, 7 nights of accommodation, all meals, drinks with meals and during the rides (inc. alcohol), riding and white water rafting.
Not included Flights, travel insurance, additional drinks or activities, tips and other personal expenses.

Extras

2026/2027 - Single Supplement £805 $1090 €935 per person
Paid to Far and Ride
A single supplement must be paid by anybody who ends up in a single room, however only 50% of it is charged if you are "willing to share". If you're willing to share and we find a sharer then there is nothing extra to be paid.
Note: All programmes and itineraries are weather dependent; in the face of adverse, or unexpected, weather conditions reasonable attempts will be made to provide equivalent riding. All programmes are accurate at the time of writing. However, the team may adapt or modify details, whilst aiming to provide a similar experience.