The Wild Hooves Safari – Horse Riding Safari in Kenya

Upon arrival at the Nairobi JKIA Airport, you will be met by a representative with a pager and your name on it and transferred to the Nairobi Karen Blixen Cottages, a charming boutique property set in the leafy suburb of Karen, offering a peaceful retreat inspired by the area’s rich colonial history. Depending on your arrival time, relax at the property or enjoy a leisurely introduction to Kenya before settling in for the night.

Overnight: Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages

The reception at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages, Ltd. is the Historic Swedo House which was the original hunting lodge/farmhouse, built between 1906 and 1908. It is located approximately half a mile from the Karen Blixen Museum (Bogani House from the film “Out of Africa”) and is a 30-minute drive from downtown Nairobi.

The luxury hotel cottages were built in 2001, and are adjacent to the Karen Golf and Country Club where guests can enjoy a host of leisure activities, including golf, tennis, and squash. A host of other amenities such as shops, restaurants, and financial services can all be found nearby, within the Karen suburb.

The Coffee Garden sits on 5 acres of land with large hundred-year-old trees, beautiful gardens and a pool, and hundreds of different varieties of blooming flowers, and a large population of birds. The historic Grogan/MacMillan Manor House is an additional historic feature that was moved brick by brick from downtown Nairobi to the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden in 2008 to save it from demolition. It is now used for special occasions and dining.

After breakfast you will be transferred to the Wilson airport for your flight to Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp via Loisaba Tented Camp, a luxurious camp perched on the edge of an escarpment with sweeping views over the Loisaba Conservancy to Mount Kenya. Spend the afternoon on a game drive before enjoying a bush sundowner overlooking the vast wilderness.

Overnight: Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp

Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp is situated on the beautiful Loisaba Conservancy in Laikipia. Perched on the edge of an escarpment, the camp is designed to capitalize on unhindered views across Laikipia’s mottled landscape all the way to Mt Kenya. All accommodations and main areas enjoy a breathtaking vantage point over an expansive panorama.

African-themed sophistication and style is the flavour of Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp. Spacious and airy tents are custom-built with large top-to-bottom doors and windows, high ceilings and polished wood floors. The tent suites are adorned in chic Africana furniture with a modern European twist. The bathrooms are luxurious with flush toilets, double-basin vanity and solar-heated hot water cascading from a rainfall shower to deliver a revitalizing cleanse after an action-packed day.

The inviting main areas of Loisaba Tented Camp include a large open dining area, separate open lounge and bar, a large wooden decking area for outside dining, relaxing and enjoying the view, and one of Africa’s most picturesque infinity pools.

Begin the day with a guided horseback or camel-back safari through the conservancy, followed by a game drive and a bush lunch surrounded by spectacular scenery. In the evening, embark on a night game drive to spot nocturnal wildlife before returning to the camp’s beautifully appointed tented suites, renowned for their panoramic views and exceptional hospitality.

Enjoy an active morning with a choice of e-biking or mountain biking through the conservancy, followed by a visit to the anti-poaching sniffer dog unit to gain insight into local conservation efforts. End the day with a game drive, bush dinner, and a memorable sundowner while taking in the dramatic landscapes that make Loisaba one of Kenya’s premier wildlife conservancies.

After breakfast you will be transferred to the nearest airstrip for your flight to the Elewana Sand River Masai Mara via Keekorok airstrip, an elegant luxury tented camp set along the banks of the Sand River within the Maasai Mara National Reserve. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through the reserve before unwinding with a scenic bush sundowner in one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations.

Overnight: Elewana Sand River Masai Mara

Situated along the banks of a river from which it has taken its name, Elewana Sand River Masai Mara is located within the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya on a secluded and picturesque site. The camp enjoys stunning views over the Sand River and out to the neighbouring grassy hills and plains of Tanzania.

The camp sits on the migration route for the millions of wildebeest, zebra and Thompson’s gazelle that move between Serengeti and Maasai Mara every year. Guests enjoy the privilege of exclusive views of the plains and hills dotted with thousands of animals as well as being in the thick of the excitement of frenetic and famed river crossings, all from the comfort of camp.

Comprising of 16 tented accommodations, Elewana Sand River Masai Mara replicates the heyday of exclusive permanent tented camps of the late 1920’s.

Divided into two separate but adjoining campsites of 10 and 6 tents, each area possessing its own designated dining and public areas, Elewana Sand River Masai Mara provides an atmosphere of exclusivity and class.

Spend the day exploring the legendary Maasai Mara on expertly guided game drives, with excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five and, seasonally, witness the Great Migration. Enjoy a bush meal in the heart of the reserve before returning to the camp, whose spacious safari tents combine classic 1920s safari elegance with modern luxury, for an unforgettable sundowner overlooking the plains.

Enjoy a final morning safari activity, subject to your departure schedule, before transferring to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi in time to connect with your onward international flight, concluding an unforgettable horseback safari through two of Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife regions.