Kenya Horseback Safaris
A horse safari is a unique experience for those who would combine the pleasures of long distance riding with a love for the wild and the thrill of an African safari. An adventure which allows you to experience Kenyan wildlife, scenery and culture at close quarters.
The main attraction of a horse safari is the joy of riding good horses over superb country, with just about every landscape dotted with game. The riding is varied, sometimes quietly walking, stalking big game and admiring the bird life, sometimes cantering through the water-meadows alongside galloping giraffe and lechwe.
We can tailor an itinerary to suite novice riders to experienced riders, from an entire horseriding safari to the occasional horseride on a traditional 4x4 safari.
Horseback safaris are organised through various camps & lodges. There are options available for novices or experienced riders throughout the country.
Borana Lodge - Samangua Valley: Riding safaris can range from a day in the saddle to a weeks safari depending on your
requirements. Guests can ride through the plains at the foot of the escarpment among giraffe, hartebeest and impala or into the forest that cloaks the foot of Mt Kenya. Guests are welcome to stick and ball at the North Kenya Polo Club.
Skill level required: Beginners to experienced riders
Ol Donyo Wuas - Mbirikani Maasai Conservation Area: Guests are able to choose between luxury mobile horse safaris, or staying at Ol Donyo Wuas Lodge and riding out from there each day. Safari rides tend to cover between 15 to 30 miles per day during which the luxury camp is moved ahead to the next destination.
Skill level required: Only Intermediate to experienced riders for the mobile horse safaris. Novice riders can ride from the lodge.
Sosian - Sosian is home to 18 horses. You can get up close to the game, but also get away quickly if you need to! There is also a big string of camels all trained in carrying people. Rides can last from 30 minutes to a full day’s safari with overnight camping expedition.
Skill level required: Intermediate to experienced riders for the game viewing rides.
Loisaba - Laikipia Plateau:Experience the unique exhilaration of riding on the plains with a herd of zebra, walking gently through a graceful forest of giraffe or past a herd of elephant. On horseback it is possible to get unusually close to wildlife.
Skill level required: Intermediate to experienced riders.
Off Beat Mobile Horse Riding Safari's - Maasai Mara: There are set departure safaris tailor made to suit you. Most of the rides alongside the Maasai Mara and through the Northern ranches are on fairly open plains ideal for riding. Picnic lunches are carried in saddle bags on days that the camp is moved.
Skill level required: Good riding ability is important and good fitness levels.
Safari's Unlimited - East Africa: Horseback safaris through the game-lands of Kenya, provides an exceptional opportunity to experience wildlife & habitats off the beaten track.
Skill level required: Experienced riders
Itineraries (download our suggested itinerary below)