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Kenya Horseback Safari

8 Days from $ 8,089 / person sharing

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Embark on an exhilarating 11-day Horseback Safari through Kenya’s wild and beautiful terrain. This adventure begins in Nairobi and takes you on a journey through the Borana and Olare Motorogi Conservancy. Prepare for an unforgettable experience as you partake in game drives, horseback riding, cultural visits, and other exciting activities. Be amazed by the diverse wildlife that Kenya has to offer, including sightings of the Big Five. You will also have the opportunity to learn about and immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of the local communities. Additionally, witness the unique conservation efforts of the reserve that aim to preserve and protect the natural habitat of the region. This Horseback Safari promises to be an unforgettable adventure that will allow you to experience Kenya’s wilderness like never before.

Itinerary highlights:

1. Very comfortable accommodation throughout
2. Horse back safaris
3. Fly-in safari to two of Kenya’s best conservancies
4. Spectacular Great Migration viewing in season

Price includes:

  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel

Itinerary Details:

Day 1: Nairobi

On arrival into Nairobi airport you will be met and briefed on your safari before being transferred to our hotel in the Karen suburbs.

Hotel Options in Nairobi:

Day 2: Fly to Borana Conservancy

Transfer to Wilson Airport in Nairobi for a 45-minute flight to Borana Conservancy, passing by the spectacular Mount Kenya’s snow-capped summits. After arriving at Borana Conservancy, your hotel guide will greet you and take you on a short game drive to Borana Lodge, your home for the next three nights. In the heat of the day, familiarize yourself with your surroundings by taking a dip in the pool. After exploring the house and grounds a fresh, organic lunch will be waiting by the pool.

Later in the afternoon when the heat as cool off, your guide will take you on a game drive across Borana Conservancy in search of The Big Five. Borana, together with Lewa Wildlife Conservancy to the east, is home to a robust population of both black and white rhino, accounting for 14 percent of Kenya’s total rhino population.

As the sun sets, you’ll stop for a sundowner, a safari custom in which Gin and Tonics are drank on top of a hill with nothing but pure African wilds for miles.

Day 3: Borana Conservancy

The opportunities at Borana Lodge are endless.
Spend the morning on horseback exploring the valleys and undulating hills of Borana Conservancy, head out for a guided bush walk to appreciate the smaller creatures and flora, opt for a game drive in search of big cats or simply relax by the pool and make the most of the in-house masseuse. The day is yours to be as active as you please.

Day 4: Borana Conservancy

Spend the morning with parts of Borana Conservancy’s anti-poaching team tracking black rhino on foot. This is vital to Borana’s conservation efforts as all rhinos are to be accounted for on a daily basis. By tracking and identifying individual rhino with the conservancy’s scouts you are having a direct impact on conservation. This is an early morning activity, returning to Borana Lodge for breakfast.

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Day 5: Fly to Olare Motorogi Conservancy

Depart from Lewa Downs Airstrip for your scheduled light aircraft journey to Masai Mara Airstrip. You’ll arrive in Olare Motorogi in the middle of the morning. The Mahali Mzuri guide or the camp’s driver will take you up. Once you arrive, take an introductory game drive en way to the camp, where you will be greeted with a surprise fruit basket and champagne in your room. After that, have a sumptuous lunch before heading to the reserve for an unrivaled animal viewing experience in an undisturbed environment.

Day 6: Olare Motorogi Conservancy

Full day spent in Olare Motorogi in search of the Big 5. The classic Olare Motorogi safari offers a wide range of activities as well as a good year-round concentration of wildlife. Your Field Guide will take you to a private location for a romantic picnic lunch on this day. Trust us when we say that the views are spectacular and that the champagne tastes much better. Lovers will be able to Reawaken their souls with a complimentary 60-minute oil massage session in the Nasaro spa upon their return.

Day 7: Olare Motorogi Conservancy

At sunrise enjoy a wonderful game drive safari for about 2 to 3 hours In the Olare Motorogi conservancy. There’s a chance you’ll see lions and a variety of other creatures drinking from the river. Return for breakfast later. Before your evening game drive, take some time to relax and take in your surroundings. Enjoy a delightful private lunch for two under the stars with your own personal butler on your final evening. Following your private romantic supper, enjoy a lover turndown complete with rose petals, bubble bath, sparkling wine, and a comfortable spot on the deck – ideal for stargazing.

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Days 8: Departure

After enjoying your morning breakfast, fly back to Nairobi on your scheduled flight. Sample one of Nairobi’s excellent restaurants before transferring to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight home

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