With access to over 1.4 million acres, including two national parks, Ride Kenya has one of the largest wilderness concessions in Africa today.  From the vast dry lake beds of Amboseli to the east, to the majestic Chyulu Hills to the west, Ride Kenya horse safaris traverse a variety of quintessential and game rich East African landscapes.  With Mount Kilimanjaro as the back drop, the rides meander amongst 38 species of large mammals, including the Big Five, making Ride Kenya horse safaris an unforgettable experience.

Guests of Ride Kenya are able to choose between luxury mobile horse safaris, or staying at Ol Donyo Wuas Lodge and riding out from there each day. All of the riding with Ride Kenya is managed and guided by Patrick Stanton and Nicola Young, an enthusiastic and experienced couple who will look after your every need.

Mobile Horse Safaris
Ride Kenya mobile safaris are reminiscent of the safaris of old.  Rides tend to cover between 15 to 30 miles per day during which the luxury camp is moved ahead to the next destination. Thetented camps are very comfortable, with wrought iron twin or doublebeds, fine linen, en suite bathrooms, a central dining tent and a high standard of food and drinks. All of themobile safaris are supported by a crew of grooms, chefs, waiters and general helpers to ensure maximum comfort for the guests.

Guests enjoy riding through a great variety of truly wild, unfencedecosystems. Our terrain is volcanic, so the going is mostly soft and sandy, with some areas of rocky lava flow. We enjoy riding through a great variety of ecosystems; from the vast savannah plains, to thick acacia forests, and the Chyulu Hills themselves which run for about 40 miles.

Ride Kenya has a selection of 20 very well-schooled horses, which are used to the wildlife and terrain.

In order to join our horse safaris, guests should be comfortable at a canter at least. We do have plenty of chance to gallop and jump also, but this is not compulsory. We usually spend 4-6 hours per day in the saddle, and then also offer our guests the chance to enjoy game drives, bush walks and night game drives.

Ol Donyo Wuas Riding
Any guest staying at Ol Donyo Wuas lodge is welcome to enjoy horseback riding. We will accept any standard of rider, from a novice child to an advanced adult.

We offer horseback riding everyday for Ol Donyo Wuas lodge guests. This can be enjoyed either early in the morning, or at sunset. Most of the lodge rides last for about two hours, but we are able to cater to each guest’s needs. Full-day rides are also available for experienced riders.

Many of Ride Kenya’s mobile safari guests enjoy a night or two in the lodge before or after their safari, and this is an excellent add-on to our safari itineraries.

Please note: There is a weight limit for Ride Kenya’s horses. Novice riders (Ol Donyo Wuas lodge only) should be no more than 85kg whilst advanced riders should be no more than 95kg.