Nduruma Polo Club

The Nduruma Polo Club was founded in 1995 and remains the only polo club in Tanzania. What started out as a small group of people getting together to play a few chukkas a week, soon grew into a family-friendly members club and the hub of the local community. An iconic clubhouse with swimming pool situated next to an international size polo field, with spectacular views of Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru, provides an unique and beautiful setting for polo in Tanzania. Surrounded by African bush where wildlife roams free, there are not many more breathtaking destinations to enjoy a game of polo.

The polo season runs from mid-June to mid-March and polo is played ever Wednesday and Saturday afternoon as well as Sunday mornings. Players of all abilities are encouraged to take part as we strive to develop the sport in Tanzania. Horse hire and polo lessons are available from the club’s stables.

For the less-horsey folks, social field hockey is played every Wednesday afternoon followed by a not-to-be-missed club night.

Nduruma Polo Club
Dolly Estate, Usa River, Tanzania

For inquiries please contact; Jo +255 766 432 792 or Anna +255 787 325 673

Picnic lunch in Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park covers Mount Meru, a prominent volcano with an elevation of 4566 m, the park is small but varied with spectacular landscapes in three distinct areas. In the west, the Meru Crater funnels the Jekukumia River; the peak of Mount Meru lies on its rim. Ngurdoto Crater in the south-east is grassland. The shallow alkaline Momella Lakes in the north-east have varying algal colours and are known for their wading birds.

Mount Meru is the second highest peak in Tanzania after Mount Kilimanjaro, which is just 60 km away and forms a backdrop to views from the park to the east. Arusha National Park lies on a 300-kilometre axis of Africa's most famous national parks, running from Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in the west to Kilimanjaro National Park in the east.

Arusha National Park has a rich variety of wildlife, but visitors shouldn't expect the same game-viewing experience they find in other national parks of Tanzania's northern circuit. Despite the small size of the park, common animals include giraffe, Cape buffalo, zebra, warthog, the black-and-white colobus monkey, the blue monkey, flamingo, elephant, lion and many other African animals. Leopard populations are present, but rarely seen. Birdlife in the forest is prolific, with many forest species more easily seen here than elsewhere on the tourist route - Narina trogon and bar-tailed trogon are both possible highlights for visiting birders, whilst the range of starling species provide somewhat less gaudy interest.

Horseback-riding - Kaskazi's wildlife horse ride

Kilo Bravo, Kaskazi’s horse base is on Dolly Wildlife Estate, a 10 min drive from Kiligolf. The ride takes place on the Wildlife Estate and wether you are a complete beginner or an advanced rider, there is an opportunity and experience for everyone.

Those with little riding experience can enjoy a gentle hack along dusty tracks where Wildebeest and antelopes graze contentedly. Led be experienced guides, one can explore the meandering paths, spotting a rich array of wildlife like Zebras, Wildebeests, Eland and other gazelles and antelopes along your way. Regularly seen on the horse ride is one of the most elegant and rarest mammals found in Tanzania, the Gerenuk.

Kaskazi offer morning and afternoon rides, 2-hours ride (depending on pace). The morning rides departs at 0800AM and the afternoon rides departs at 1430PM. They are flexible with the time however these are the best hours of the day to be out in the bush on horseback.

www.kaskazihorsesafaris.com

For more information or bookings, give them a call or email info@kaskazihorsesafaris.com

Jo +255 766 432 792 / Hansi +255 684 341 444 / Likini +255 767 943 995 or Maresso +255 765 744 352