Riding a horse through East Africa’s wild spaces allows you to feel at one with the landscape and wildlife. It’s organic transport at its best! The quietness of the horses makes plains game less skittish, and the elevated position provides a bird’s eye view of what’s going on around you. You’ll slowly approach giraffe, antelope and other larger animals, getting up close and personal before moving off across the rolling hills.
Riding is carefully tailored to your experience, and horses are matched to each individual. Highly experienced guides will keep you safe and ensure you are comfortable at all times.
Whether you are a beginner or advanced rider, Lewa Wilderness can help you experience the bush from the back of a horse. They offer morning or evening rides, and for those wanting a longer experience, an overnight ride to their simple tented camp can be arranged. The option of this activity on a safari will add a completely different memory to your trip.
If you are looking for a total immersion in the Kenyan wilderness on horseback, we highly recommend Off-Beat Safaris. Operating trips since 1990, this company knows how to ride in the wild. They offer multi-day rides with a mobile camp that follows you in the Mara, Laikipia and Amboseli. For an avid horse rider, this is the ultimate dream holiday as you unplug from everything else.
As the name suggests, Safaris Unlimited in Kenya is all about an endless choice of exploring the wilds, whether it is by horse, vehicle, foot or plane. Trips are tailormade to suit your needs and you dictate what the itinerary and mode of transport is. Specialising in multi-day horse safaris in the Laikipia area and the Masai Mara, the choice is yours.
Become part of the herd as you gallop across the plains of the Serengeti. African Horse Safaris operates in the Serengeti, Lake Natron and Arusha National Park in Tanzania. These are multi-trips that stop off at semi-permanent mobile camps that move with the wildlife. This safari option works well for families who don’t all ride, as non-riders can go on game drives while you gallop over the plains, with everyone meeting up during the day for bush breakfasts and lunches.
