Mara On Horseback

 – Guided by a professional riding & safari guide, discover the Masai Mara on horseback; galloping amongst the wildebeest and zebra herds, returning to existing as a human in harmony with the environment.

 – Riding between 4-7 hours a day, explore the private conservancies of the Masai Mara, experiencing the abundance of wildlife up close on the back of well-trained, evenly tempered safari horses.

 – Spend evenings around the campfire in an exclusive private mobile camp set up in picturesque locations in the Masai Mara.

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Properties Featured In Mara On Horseback

Seasons

MID SEASON   |  01 Jan – 31 May & 01 Nov – 19 Dec

HIGH SEASON   |  01 Jun – 31 Oct  & 20 – 31 Dec 

Notes

  • There is a baggage restriction of 15 kgs on all internal flights, in soft bags.
  • All rides are privately guided by a professional riding guide and conducted in the English style using French cavalry and English general-purpose saddles.
  • Each day includes between 4 – 7 hours of horse riding, covering 20 – 30 kilometres per day. Full days of riding when moving camps are alternated with shorter riding days, riding out of camp in the morning and returning for lunch. 
  • An intermediate level of fitness and riding ability is required, with riders being confident at all paces and weighing under 90kgs. Beginner riders are not accepted. 
  • Masai Mara campsites are subject to availability, and conservancies included in the itinerary are subject to change.

Included

  • Bed & breakfast accommodation at Hemingways Nairobi
  • Full board accommodation in exclusive use mobile tented camp in Masai Mara
  • Soft drinks, beer, house wines & selected spirits in the Masai Mara
  • Daily horse riding within the Masai Mara conservancies, guided by Professional Riding Guide & Kenya Professional Safari Guide
  • Safari activities including day game drives in the Masai Mara
  • Park and conservancy fees
  • Late departure from the Masai Mara on Day 8
  • Scheduled flights and domestic flight departure tax
  • Meet & assist on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
  • Airport and airstrip transfers
  • AMREF Flying Doctors Membership
  • Laundry and all statutory taxes

Excluded

• Champagne, luxury spirits & select wines
• Additional activities not mentioned in inclusions
• All statutory increases beyond our control
• International flights & visa fees
• Gratuities