Horseback riding on Mount Kigali is an exciting adventure. The experience is very scenic as the mountain has amazing views of Kigali City.. Rwanda is one of the few countries in Africa endowed with highlands fairly covering the entire country.
These are majorly an extension of the Virunga ranges. Almost the entire Rwanda is covered by highlands, thus nicknamed the “land of a thousand hills”.
The country’s capital city, equally has its fair share to which its highest point is Mount. Kigali. This mountain is named from the city in which it’s found.
It sits in the south western side of Kigali. Although the highland’s height wouldn’t pass it to qualify as a mountain, but to some it remains one of Rwanda’s main tourist attractions.
Its slopes have fertile soils which are farming grounds for the local residents that live along the slopes. While uphill, one can view the expanse of the city and other major city sites like Nyamirambo Muslim Quarters and Kigali Genocide Memorial site.
There are numerous activities carried on at this mountain, and one of those to look out for is the horse riding adventure.
This takes place at the Fazenda Sengha; a horse riding school from where tourists can find their way to Kigali Mountain.
This is an awesome experience and tourists can enjoy photography of not only their horse riding, but also of the beautiful far lands and city center.
Most horse rides at the place start from around 30 USD. The prices keep differing as one chooses more riding durations around the mountain.
Tourists also get to enjoy a filming experience. The thrill is added as visitors circumnavigate the mountain’s terrain in neighboring villages.
Usually, village occupants wave at the horse riders as children keep chanting at the horses. It’s a beautiful ride. Horse riding guides are also hospitable and horses are often calm and friendly.
Essentials to carry for horse riding adventure on Mount Kigali
A visitor is recommended to carry some water bottle with clean drinking water for their dry throats during this horse riding experience.
Some snacks also come in handy to eat when hungry out there. Skirts aren’t recommendable because of much winds uphill.
A visitor is advised to wear easy shorts or trousers. Also, comfortable lace boots are recommended for a thrilling experience. Protective helmets are also in stock at the horse riding site.
Some of the commonest known horses are Damara, Happy hour and Sunburst. They were all initially from Nairobi in Kenya.
There’s fresh air at this site and sunlight is always spectacular during the summer period. The area is just about 15 minutes away from the city. Families always opt for this horse riding experience to have some quality time with loved ones.
There are also other services like catering and therefore tourists don’t have to worry about feeding at the site. There’s equally ample space for families that take to horse ride here to have get together recreation activities.
While in Kigali, it’s more or less unfair for a traveler to overlook visiting mountain Kigali and miss out on the fun activities carried along its undulating slopes.
