Go On A Horseback Safari In The Following 10 Spectacular Places
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The Maasai Mara – The Three in One Choice
- 7 Days Ride
It is hard to sum up the magic of a horse safari in the Masai Mara or to capture its energy and wonder –but we can say that this ride will leave you addicted! I am talking about exhilarating riding, professional guides, wildlife encounters that will take your breath away and an authentic bush experience, with the backdrop of one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes – the endless and beautiful savannah.
You will encounter elephants, buffalos, giraffes and often big cats like lions and cheetahs on horseback. And when the migration arrives, it gives you the once-in-a-lifetime experience of cantering alongside herds of wildebeest and zebra, as you navigate the Mara with a mobile tented camp in convoy.
Led by a private and expert guide you will spend 8 days exploring this beautiful part of the world, moving camp four times, with the help of a team who will set out ahead of you and have the next camp set up and a cold beverage waiting on arrival.
The evening campfires are epic. This ride covers over 250km of the Masai Mara spending up to 7 hours in the saddle each day. Remember to come riding fit as this incredible landscape offers long exhilarating canters. I call it the road to the bliss of freedom in the wilderness
- 2 bush days at Lerai Safari Camp
This is more like the 7-day one, only shorter. You will have two-night camps of your lifetime after riding a better part of the day. You will also enjoy bush walks and game drives at some point. This is usually the best couple’s getaway.
- Horseback and Drives Combo on Oloololo Escarpment for hours
The Landscapes at Oloololo Escarpment are the kind that you only read about in books. This is the best for those who are trying out a Horseback Safari for the first time. Families can also take up this one because you stop after a while and go on game drives to rest from the saddle.
4. Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages
The Ol Pejeta Stables has two English-trained horses. The conservancy sits on over 600 acres of land and it is bubbling with fauna and flora. Horse riding at Ol Pejeta is the safest in Kenya since they only recommend Novice Riders. They also have put in place safety measures for both the Horse and Rider.
If you are looking for an intimate horseback safari, Ol Pejeta is the place to be.
5. Beach on a Horseback Experience
Kinondo Kwetu is a place like no other. I once heard a rider confess that he had ridden in all kinds of places: in the Savanah, in Maasai Maria, in Laikipia and on the Mountains, but riding on the beach is the best experience. He said it is better than flying especially when you swim with the horse.
Horses are natural swimmers and the ones of Kinondo Kwetu are exceptional. They are three horses, two boar-pends from South Africa and one Pure Bred. The Horses are English trained, Bomb proof and gentle even to non-novice riders.
The Kindondo Kwetu Hotel is owned by a Swedish Couple and is the epitome of hospitality and luxury on Diani Beach. The area is undeveloped, therefore quite serene and virgin for exploration. You can go for rides in the sacred kaya forest, along the white sandy beach or on the lash paddocks of the hotel. Rides are best in the morning or late evenings when it is not so hot, and you can catch the sunset dipping in the ocean.
Besides horse riding, you can enjoy kite surfing, boat rides, and a game drive to Shimba Hills Game Reserve. Later in the evening, you can join other guests for a tennis game.
6. Sosian Horseback Safari – Laikipia
Laikipia is the most scenic County, if you should ask me. The scenery is extremely calming and captivating. The countryside effect, the green and the hills that roll endlessly will leave you riding into eternity.
The Sosian adds total privacy, traversing through Rivers Ewaso Nyiro and Ewaso Narok, chasing after Hippos, elephants, buffalos, giraffes and Zebras.
Later, you can set up camp and enjoy dinner under a starry sky.
7, 8, 9 and 10 – Nairobi Horseback Havens
- Hardy Stud
The serenity and the vastness of Paddocks at Hardy is the best thing about this place. It is located in Karen and sits on a 10-acre piece of Land. There is a qualified trainer for first-timers and both adults and children get to go on a horseback excursion. This is a slice of cowboy haven in the city.
- New Muthaiga Horse Riding Stables
Define class and luxury on a horse – the answer is the New Mutahiga Horse Riding Stables. This is a perfect place for both adults and children. You will enjoy rides in the Sigiria Forest, and your children will be kept busy with lovely pets including chicken and rabbits. Muthaiga Stables are located at Manga Gardens, Off Kiwera Road in kitusuru.
- Xina Horse Riding School and Stables
The Highlight after a ride is usually the cuisine at The Xina Restaurant. Xina Horse Riding School and Stables is a haven for children. If you are on vacation with your children and they are lovers of horses and riding, you must bring them here.
They will be:
- Trained to ride
- Taught saddling and horse care
- They will be accompanied by a certified rider as you enjoy your riding
- They will enjoy a nice chef-ordered meal afterwards.
Xina is away from the City thus, the serenity and peace while riding.
- Achi’s Ranch and Horse-Riding Club
Achi’s is only 1.5 km from Bomas of Kenya, which means after a cultural experience at Bomas, you can drive in and enjoy a serene horseback ride. This includes an excursion to Achi’s ranch and a ride through the Ngong Forest. A total break from the chaos of the City.
Horseback Safaris are the latest thrills in Kenya. You don’t want to miss chasing the Wildebeests and Zebras during the Migration on horseback. It is not only for the amazing pictures you will carry home but also for the experience that you will never forget. Talk to Come Travel Kenya Limited for a travel Horseback Itinerary that will suit you perfectly.
