Riding in Northern Kenya
Horseback safaris are the most exciting way to see the bush and in Kenya they are without a doubt the most exciting and adventurous safari you can do.
Area
Northern Kenya
Type
Active
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Difficulty
Tough
Duration
Full Day
There is no other way that you can see big game and interact with wild animals that is like being on a riding safari. The camps endeavour to provide exceptional experiences that are exhilarating whilst being safe and fun. You will always be accompanied by a guide who will be very experienced and knowledgeable about riding in the bush. Each exciting day in the saddle will bring you new adventures, riding across open plains dotted with broad Umbrella Acacias and views that stretch for miles. The plains will reveal hundreds of delights and you might be lucky enough to enjoy a gallop alongside some giraffe, zebra or wildebeest. This is an area teeming with wildlife and you will be right in the middle of it all.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationBorana Lodge
Borana Lodge is not just a game reserve, but also a working ranch. Overlooking a large dam with fantastic views of Mount Kenya, Borana Lodge, with its eight uniquely positioned cottages, is a perfect choice for couples, families and groups of friends.
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View AccommodationSirikoi
Sirikoi is a beautiful lodge set in a peaceful glade within the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The lodge comprises a mix of luxurious tented rooms and a couple of small private residences. Lewa offers some of the best game viewing in Northern Kenya.
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View AccommodationLaragai House
Originally built as a family country retreat, Laragai private house offers unparalleled seclusion and comfort in a breathtaking setting, perched on an escarpment on a 35,000 acre private working ranch in the Laikipia region of Northern Kenya.
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View AccommodationOl Donyo Lodge
Ol Donyo Lodge is nestled in the untouched foothills of the rolling Chyulu Hills in the south-east of Kenya. This secluded and exclusive safari lodge has ten luxurious suites all enjoying majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro and superb riding safaris.
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View AccommodationOl Malo
Ol Malo is a beautiful lodge set in the heart of the Laikipia Plateau, which runs from the foothills of Mt Kenya to the edge of the Great Rift Valley.
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Sarara Camp
Sarara is a leading community-run tented camp set in the Namunyak Conservancy on the lower slopes of the Mathews Range in Northern Kenya. A natural rock swimming pool overlooks a waterhole frequently visited by animals.
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View AccommodationSolio Lodge
Nestled in a perfect position between the slopes of the Aberdare Mountains and the towering Mount Kenya, Solio Lodge offers superb game viewing along with the chance to visit the private rhino breeding reserve adjacent to the lodge.
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View AccommodationOlema House
Situated within the 45,000-acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya's beautiful Laikipia, Lewa House consists of family cottages and private, airy earthpods. The heart of the home features an elegant, thatched building with a big, open fireplace.
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View AccommodationLewa Wilderness
Located in a wildlife-rich corner of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in the shadow of Mount Kenya is Lewa Wilderness, home of Will and Emma Craig. Each of the beautifully decorated guest cottages has warm fireplaces and large verandas.
More Experiences in This Area
Discover more things to do in the area and chat to our specialists about crafting these experiences into your tailor-made holiday.
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View ExperienceReteti Elephant Sanctuary
Samburu is famed for its impressive elephant population. Go on game drives in search of these magnificent animals and for real enthusiasts a visit to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is an absolute must!
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View ExperienceActivities at Kicheche Laikipia
Spend your days at Kicheche Laikipia enjoying a wide variety of wildlife and safari activities. Choose from game drives, bush walks, mountain biking, lion tracking, visits to the Chimpanzee sanctuary or Northern White Rhino programme and much more.
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View ExperienceActivities at Solio
During your stay at Solio enjoy a wide range of activities such as game drives on the private reserve, guided walks, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing in the Aberdare National park or for amazing views enjoy a helicopter flight over Mount Kenya.
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View ExperienceActivities at El Karama
El Karama is a private 14,000 acre reserve with no other properties making this a true wilderness location. Guests staying on the reserve have the freedom to enjoy a wide number of activities which are included throughout the stay.
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View ExperienceGame Drives in Lewa Downs
Explore this beautiful area of Kenya with your professional safari guide in search of some of the fantastic wildlife of Laikipia. Enjoy the opportunity to track and view some of the critically endangered white and black rhino of the conservancy.
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View ExperienceAnti-poaching Canine Unit
Engage with the conservation work that Lewa House supports in order to maintain the wildlife population on the Lewa Conservancy. Meet the remarkable canine unit and help to train the tracker dogs during a stay.
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