The Kenyan Horseback Adventure

Immerse yourself in nature and discover the area’s flora and fauna as you safari in the most authentic way. Replace the rumble of a motor vehicle with the gentle sound of hooves on bare earth.

Your journey begins in southeast Kenya, in the heart of the Chyulu Hills. Nestled in a beautiful mountain range, Ol Donyo Lodge offers breathtaking views of a landscape of open steppes and lush green hills with majestic Kilimanjaro in the background.
This area offers the perfect conditions for a riding safari. The wide plains invite you to take extensive gallops and thanks to your environmentally friendly transport, you have the opportunity to explore  nature off the beaten track. This gives you greater chance to observe the natural behaviour of giraffe, zebra, countless antelope and with a little luck some of the last ‘big tusker’ elephants up close. The tourist density here is still very low, and big cats such as lions may also be found.

Thanks to the perfectly trained and very experienced horses, the rides are suitable for all riders; whether beginner, intermediate or advanced, riders will all have a wonderful, tailored experience.

From here you continue to Lewa Wilderness Lodge. The lodge is near Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest mountain, in the middle of the Lewa Wildlife Nature Reserve. The reserve is home to the ‘Big 5’ and importantly the very rare black rhino is still found here.
Every type of rider will find what they are looking for at Lewa. Beginner riders are transported safely through the wild thanks to the experienced safari horses and have the chance to ride close to wild animals such as giraffes, impala, eland, ostriches and baboons.

For the experienced rider, there is the possibility to participate in more challenging rides and to ride in areas where the ‘Big 5’ of African animals are found. Or for a special highlight, go on a camel ride led by a Maasai warrior through the wilderness. This is a ride of a special kind.

The last stop of the journey takes you to Ol Malo Ranch, in northern Laikipia province. You will spend 3 nights here and have plenty of time to explore this part of northern Kenya on the back of a trusty safari horse. Exciting highlights such as a visit to a Samburu manyatta (village) or an overnight stay in the lodge’s treehouse with the twinkling night sky above you await.
Here, too, all riding activities are suitable for beginners through to experienced riders and will be adapted to suit your level. The Laikipia region, where you will be riding, is uniquely beautiful and its location at about 2000 metres above sea level distinguishes it from the parts of Kenya that you have already come to know. You will find denser and hillier landscapes, crossed by impressive mountains, green forests and wide steppes. The density of wildlife is especially high and with some luck, the black rhino can be found.

If you feel that 3 more days in the saddle are too many, you can choose to partake in alternative activities such as bushwalks, camel rides or game drives, also at night.

This safari offers the perfect mix of luxury and adventure while giving you insight into several of Kenya’s wild areas. Thanks to well-trained horses, the programme is flexible and suitable for a beginner as well as an experienced rider.