Kampala 1 Day Trips Horseback Riding Jinja Tour

Our horseback riding day tour in Jinja takes place along the River Nile in Uganda, about a 15-20-minute drive from the Jinja town centre. Jinja City is located in southeastern Uganda, approximately 87 km by road east of Kampala.

On our 1-day horseback ride, you will see real Uganda, which includes not only the stunning beauty of the River Nile and rural areas but also the village homes, workplaces/trading centres, and the lives of people who live around the area. 

You may be lucky and see wildlife (birds and monkeys on our rides), but our tours are not wildlife safaris; they are a snapshot of real-life Africa in the 2020s, including both positive and negative aspects. All our rides finish with a stunning 1km trail along the Nile.

We do prefer bookings so horses and guides are available when you arrive.  Horseback riding in Jinja is available daily between 10 am and 4 pm, and we also accept on-demand bookings outside these hours. We provide multiple guides on our trips to accommodate those who want to go faster and to allow others to stay within their comfort zone.

Please note: We have a strict 85kg rider weight limit for introductory safaris and an 80kg limit for longer rides. At the time of booking, please provide the following information: ride time (morning or afternoon), name, email address, ride duration (1 hour, 1.5 hours, or 2 hours), number of riders, and whether you need transport from Jinja or Kampala.

Horse Riding in Jinja, Uganda tour: We offer fabulous horseback riding trips around the source of the world’s longest river, the River Nile, in Jinja, Uganda.

Horseback riding trips pass through traditional Ugandan village homes, workplaces/trading centres, the lives of people who live around these, crops and jungle, the edge of Lake Victoria, sugar cane and tea plantations, swamps, rainforest areas, and of course, the edge of the River Nile at its source in Jinja, Uganda.

The views are spectacular, and there are a multitude of bird species, monkeys galore, and if you are really lucky, some of the more elusive animals, like mongoose and antelope. Horseback riding short safaris for 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, and 3-hour rides. All our rides finish with a stunning 1km trail along the Nile.

The rides are available every day from 1000 Hours in the morning and 1400 Hours in the afternoon. Bookings are essential, as we have limited availability of horses and guides. All trips are accompanied by at least two guides. We prefer advance bookings for our 1hr, 1.5hr, and 2hr rides so horses and guides are available when you arrive.

Please note: We have a strict 85kg rider weight limit for introductory safaris and an 80kg limit for our longer rides. Helmets are provided; please bring your own if you want to ensure a perfect fit. (Bike riding or kayaking helmets are ideal.

For your safety, please wear closed-toe shoes (boots or trainers), preferably with a heel. For your comfort, please wear long pants (jeans, etc.) to prevent stirrup leather rubs.

2026 Horseback Riding in Jinja Tour Rates Includes:

✓ Pick-up from your hotel in Kampala and drop-off at your hotel
✓All park entry fees, service charges, and taxes where applicable
✓ Horseback riding short safaris for 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, and 3-hour rides
✓ Professional English-speaking guides. All are experts in African wildlife, culture, and tour guiding, many of whom speak other European languages

Kids Rides

Pony rides for kids from 3 to 10 years old. A guide walks the pony with your kids at all times. 20-minute or 30-minute options.
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Mixed Experience Group (1 Hour Ride)

Suitable for novice to experienced riders who want to ride together – 1 Hour. Our 1 Hour ride is designed for novices, children, experienced riders, and those who may be a little nervous. It is an introductory slow-paced safari (walk and trot), with most of the ride in the local village and about 1 Kilometre along the banks of the Nile.

Nervous riders can be led along on lead ropes if required. (Kids from 6 years). This is essentially a trail ride. Request for rates

Mixed Experience Group (1.5 Hours Ride)

Suitable for novice to experienced riders who want to ride together – 1.5 Hours.
1.5 Hours Mixed Group Safari ride is a slightly more advanced version of our 1-hour ride.  There are some opportunities for a short canter if you choose, but this safari is still slower-paced, more aimed at being a sightseeing tour through the village and along the riverbank rather than a hardcore riding trip.

A great trip for groups of friends or family that don’t want anything too intense.
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Mixed Experience Group (2-Hour Ride)

Suitable for novice to experienced riders who want to ride together – 2 Hours.
A 2-Hour Mixed Group Safari ride is for groups of friends/ family with a range of abilities who want to ride together. There are several opportunities for cantering, and the ride covers mostly the local village and the section along the Nile.
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Advanced Rider Safaris (2-hour Ride)

These safaris are only for experienced riders who are comfortable cantering. If you are not sure of your ability, then you would be better suited to a mixed group safari.  Advanced rides cover much more ground than our mixed-experienced safaris.

2 Hours Advanced Rider Safari is a great ride for advanced riders, with lots of cantering in the hills and plantations, but also with a section in the village and along the Nile.
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Advanced Rider Safari (3 Hours)

These safaris are only for experienced riders who are comfortable cantering. If you are not sure of your ability, then you would be better suited to a mixed group safari. This is our riders’ safari: a hardcore, fast-paced ride for you and other very experienced riders.

You cover a lot of ground, and unless you are riding regularly, you will be exhausted after 3 hours. Long canters in the plantations, and also our standard sections in the village and along the riverbank. As good as it gets on our short rides.
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Notes

* We also suggest bringing the following: Sun protection cream, a Camera and a Small bottle of water
* All our horses have saddlebags to carry your gear, and we also provide a full-length raincoat in the saddlebag for each client

Horseback Riding Jinja Tour Rates Do Not Include:

* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport

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