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HORSEBACK SAFARIS

THE EXPERIENCE / HORSEBACK SAFARIS

Ride with
the herds.

There is no closer way to the wild than from the back of a horse.

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PART OF THE HERD

Closer than
any vehicle.

Where a vehicle makes animals tense, a horse reads as just another grazer.

Giraffe keep feeding, zebra drift alongside, and for a few electric strides you are part of the herd rather than watching it. You ride out with expert guides across open country no vehicle reaches, in Kenya’s Maasai Mara and the Laikipia conservancies, on anything from a few hours out of camp to multi-day, camp-to-camp journeys.

Multi-day rides among wildlife are for confident riders. Riding level and weight limits vary by stable, and we’ll confirm them with you.

01 / THE RIDER

Matched to your level

02 / THE HORSE

Well cared for and well matched

03 / THE COUNTRY

Open plains no vehicle reaches

Saddle billed stork wading in blue lake water with forest behind

A DAY IN THE SADDLE

Find the rhythm
of the plains.

Riding days follow the cool of the morning and the soft light of evening.

  1. EARLY MORNING

    Meet your horse.

    A briefing from your guide, then out across the plains while the wildlife is moving.

  2. ON THE RIDE

    Ride among the herds.

    Walk, trot and canter beside zebra and giraffe, at a safe distance from anything dangerous.

  3. AFTERNOON

    Rest and recover.

    Back at camp for lunch and a quiet afternoon while the horses are cared for.

RIDES FOR EVERY LEVEL

Start with
your riding.

Tell us your level honestly, and we’ll design the ride that fits.

01

A ride from camp.

A few hours in the saddle as part of a wider safari. Some camps offer gentle led rides for beginners.

A FEW HOURS · ALL LEVELS
02

Camp to camp.

Multi-day riding across the Mara or Laikipia, for fit, confident riders at all paces.

MULTI-DAY · EXPERIENCED
03

Riders and non-riders.

Travelling with someone who doesn’t ride? We’ll plan game drives and walks for them alongside.

MIXED PARTIES · ARRANGED

FIND YOUR SETTING

Prime
riding country.

The Maasai Mara and the Laikipia conservancies are Kenya’s great horseback regions, best in the dry season from June to October.

Two rhinos grazing on green grass under cloudy sky

KENYA / A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

Laikipia

Open plains, resident wildlife and multi-day, camp-to-camp riding.
Lioness with cub cuddled close in grass

KENYA / OPEN PLAINS

Maasai Mara

Ride the open plains of the conservancies around the reserve.

A GOOD PLACE TO BEGIN

Ideas to make
your own.

Three Kenya journeys where a riding chapter fits naturally.

Group of rhinos grazing on green plain under big clouds
7 days · 6 nightsExpedition

JOURNEY IDEA · NORTHERN KENYA

North of the ordinary.

Head beyond the familiar safari route into northern Kenya: distinctive landscapes, and the freedom to follow the stories, wildlife and experiences that interest you.

BEST MONTHSJun – Oct · Dec – Mar
Sun low over misty plain with a lone acacia, orange sky
5 days · 4 nightsPrivate safari

JOURNEY IDEA · MAASAI MARA

The Mara, unhurried.

Stay a little longer. Look a little closer. A private journey into the Mara with space for slow mornings, time out on the plains and the luxury of not rushing the next moment.

BEST MONTHSJul – Oct
Zebras scattered across golden Mara plain under sunset clouds
6 days · 5 nightsSmall group

JOURNEY IDEA · RIFT VALLEY & MARA

Wild places. Good company.

A shared journey for people who enjoy good company as much as a great view, with time in the Rift Valley and a few unhurried days in the Mara.

BEST MONTHSJul – Oct

Best months and travel styles are a starting guide; your designer will confirm them against your route.

THE DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

A little thought.
A better journey.

Worth knowing before you ride.

Your experience

Tell us how often you ride, and how recently. It’s the most important detail.

Weight limits

Usually around 85 to 95 kg, depending on the stable. We’ll confirm the limit for your ride.

The horses

Well cared for, well schooled and matched to each rider.

Safety

Expert guides keep riders at a safe distance from dangerous animals.

BEFORE YOU GO

Good questions.
Straight answers.

Do I need to be experienced?

For multi-day rides among wildlife, yes. Some camps offer gentle led rides for beginners.

Is it safe?

Expert guides keep riders at a safe distance from dangerous animals. Riding ability matters, because you may need to move your horse on quickly.

Where are the best horseback safaris in Kenya?

The Maasai Mara and the Laikipia conservancies.

Can you ride in Laikipia?

Yes. Its conservancies are prime horseback country, with open plains, resident wildlife and camp-to-camp riding.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

What’s your
kind of ride?

Tell us your riding level, and we’ll design the journey around you.

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