Horse riding safaris in Kenya are an interesting way to view the panoramic views that Kenya has to offer. If you are a strong rider and are comfortable riding at any pace while on broken ground. There are several tour companies which have athletic horses that you can use. You need to be able to sit on a horse for approximately 5 hours on horses of different breeds and temperaments. Most horses are ridden in the English tack using cavalry saddles but you can request for seat savers. To be safe, take a flying doctors insurance cover for emergency evacuation since you will mainly be in the wilderness even though the first Aid kits are in plenty.
While in the Maasai Mara, you can get to see herds and herds of wildebeest and zebra that may seem to extend towards the horizon. You can also set your eyes on the Maasais whose culture has been able to prevail despite the numerous visits by visitors both from Kenya and abroad. Another favourite spot for your horse riding in Kenya is the Chyulu Hills found at the Southern part of Kenya .
There is a famous lodge here and some horse riding companies arrange for horse back rides to the Amboseli National park where you can get to see huge numbers of elephants with the Tanzanian Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Other riding safaris are done in Laikipia where you can clearly see the snow peak of Mount Kenya and several other places.
Amboseli National Park
Mysterious Hell's Gate National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve
Meru National Park
Nairobi National Park
Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Shimba Hills National Reserve
Taita Hills Game Reserve
Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo East National Park
Watamu Marine National Park
