Horseback Ride in the Ocean

In Zanzibar the shoreline can be met another way than on foot: on horseback, along the beach and then into the water. The outing starts on land, time enough to get to know your mount and take the basic instructions, before the group follows the shore and moves gradually into the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean.

This is the part most people remember: the pace slows, the horse wades in and you move through the lagoon, with the sound of water turned by hooves for a soundtrack.

The horses are used to working in water and the swim is supervised by professional guides, with a safety helmet provided. Beginner or experienced rider, the experience is open to anyone who can swim.

Two lengths are offered, 30 minutes or 1 hour, depending on the format. The outing is scheduled around the tides: the swim with the horses happens at high tide.