Horse Riding Safaris in Masai Mara
One of the most exhilarating experiences on Safari is to explore the raw wilderness of Africa on horseback, compared to the usual game drives on 4×4 safari van, this activity allows you to explore the depth of the park on a horse back. During this activity, you are able to get closer and view the animals at a closer range. Riding through the Zebras and watching them get scared to see a human o top of an animal is such a unique and exciting experience. Riding along the trails and extended regions of Masai Mara Game reserve are rich in wildlife and the thrill of being close to magnificent animals while on horseback is a special attraction.
While on the ride you will be listening to the beat of the bush and its silence, where you can hear the earth breathing beneath your horses’ hooves and a night sky lit with the cool intent of a billion stars. Allow your horse to connect you to the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit and coiled labyrinth of wilderness whilst exploring the transitory home of millions of traditional migrants on their annual visit and some permanent residents.
Horse riding Safaris in Masai Mara are not permitted right inside the main Reserve and are therefore only offered in surrounding areas of the larger Maasai Mara region which includes private conservancies and game ranches.
There are two sessions for the horse-riding safari, each session is 2 hours. The morning session which starts at 7:00 am and ends with a bush breakfast out on the plains of the Mara, hopefully surrounded by wildlife! depending on where your camp/lodge is located from the stable, the driver/ guide will pick you up from your camp/lodge 45 mins to 1 hour prior to start of the activity.
The afternoon session starts at 3:00 pm and ends with a sundowner out on the plains of the Mara, you spot various animals within your rich.
Price for Horseback riding in Masai Mara: The rates are charged per person and cost USD 200 for two hours and this includes breakfast/sundowner out on the plains of the Mara, respectively.
The horse-riding safaris takes place at Olerai conservancy. Before the ride, you will be briefed and thereafter, the ranger guide will accompany you through the trail saddles. the rangers are for general security within the conservancy. You will also be provided with well chosen, fitted and maintained protective gear for your safety.
Booking the Horse-Riding Safari: contact us through our website or send as an email with your preferred dates early in advance, if you pick the safari with us, we will handle all the planning and the preparations for your entire stay at Masai Mara. For those who book the safaris We need to know where in Masai Mara you will be staying the night before, so as to check if a timely transfer is possible to the stables.
Basic riding ability is a pre requisite for fully enjoying a Horseback tour in Masai Mara or other locations in Kenya where such safaris are offered including Laikipia, Amboseli, Mount Kenya and Lake Naivasha area.
