Kenya

Kenya is unrivalled in beauty, game and culture. It is the most popular tourist destination in Eastern Africa and also boasts the best lodges and camps in the safari industry. This is paralleled in its riding safaris. The options are endless, the horses are well bred and well schooled and the guides expertise is astounding. Laikipia in Northern Kenya boasts some of the best riding outfits such as Borana, where experienced guests can play polo at the Northern Kenya Polo Club or ride through the bush next to elephants and other big game.

Trails through Meru, the Masai Mara and around Lake Naivasha give guests a treat of an outstanding combination of landscapes, habitats and wildlife. The horses are all brought up in the bush and most places can accommodate children. For the best in riding safaris guests must be comfortable at canter, all tack is western and English.

Kenya surpasses itself in all aspects of the riding safari and this really is the best place to go for guests who would like a real adventure on horseback across the African plains. The accommodation, horses, trails and wildlife is all sensational.

Kenya can also easily be followed by the Seychelles, Mauritius or Mozambique for a relaxation period on the beach.

When To Go Kenya has two rainy seasons: between April and May and in November. Seasons are the reverse of those in the UK. Summer is from December to March and sees temperatures in the mid 30s whilst winter is from June to September, when temperatures are in the mid 20s. The coastal strip tends to be hot and humid throughout the year with much less seasonal variation.

Getting There British Airways and Kenya Airways both operate daily flights direct from London to Nairobi. Flight time is about 8 hours and there is a choice of day-time or night-time flights. Once in Kenya there is an efficient network of internal flights between the Safari areas and the coast.

Kenya Airways also has excellent onward connections to the Seychelles, Tanzania, Zanzibar and its other east African neighbours.

Visas UK and USA passport holders require a visa for Kenya. These cost £30 or $50 and can be arranged with the High Commission / Embassy before travel, or they can also be purchased on arrival in Nairobi.  However this may entail a considerable time queuing before the visa is issued. Transit visas cost £10/$20 and can be obtained for short overnight stays in Nairobi.

Booking information: to talk to someone about riding safaris and holidays in Kenya please email us or phone us on 020 7228 5655