Adventure · Kenya · 9 days, 8 nights
8-Night Laikipia Riding Safari 8 nights on horseback in Laikipia
A Laikipia horse riding safari for experienced riders: eight nights in the saddle in Kenya, with a traditional mobile tented camp that moves with the ride, on three set departures in January and February 2027.
Photo: Offbeat Safaris
8-Night Laikipia Riding Safari is a 9-day, 8-night horseback safari in Kenya, offered by Safari Seekers Africa of Nairobi, Kenya. It is for experienced riders only, with a minimum age of 14 on set departures and a riding weight limit of 95 kg. Route: Laikipia, starting and ending at Nairobi. Departures: 3 set departures in 2027, January and February. Price on request: we quote for your dates and group. To book, WhatsApp +254 739 299 799 or call +254 707 969 268, or email tours@safariseekersafrica.com.
Key facts
- Duration
- 9 days · 8 nights
- Countries
- Kenya
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Nairobi
- Route
- Laikipia
- Wildlife areas
- Laikipia
- Where you stay
- A traditional mobile tented camp that moves with the ride
- Style
- Mobile horseback safari · experienced riders only
- Group & vehicle
- Set departures: minimum 4, maximum 12 guests.
- Departures
- 3 set departures in 2027 · January and February
- Price
- Price on request
The quest
For a rider there is no better way to see Kenya than from the back of a well-schooled, fit horse. Eight nights on horseback in Laikipia, with a traditional mobile tented camp that moves with the journey, supported by a lorry and Land Rovers: the epitome of what a true safari is all about.
- Eight nights on horseback in Laikipia, on set departures: 22–30 January, 30 January–7 February and 7–15 February 2027
- Thoroughbred and thoroughbred-cross horses: well schooled, responsive, tough and fit
- A traditional mobile tented camp that moves with the journey, supported by a lorry and Land Rovers
- Game drives, night drives and walking as well as riding
- Full board with all house drinks (except champagne), and return domestic flights from Nairobi to the safari
The route
Itinerary on request.
A detailed day-by-day itinerary for the 8-night Laikipia departures is available on request: ask us and we will send it with availability for your dates.
Where you sleep
A camp that moves with you.
A mobile tented camp
The mobile tented camp
The mobile tented camp includes a mess tent for meals and spacious 9ft x 10ft sleeping tents with camp beds, mattresses, sheets and blankets. Towels, soap and torches are provided, with a solar lamp in each tent and hurricane lamps outside at night. There is a long drop loo tent for every tent, and hot safari bucket showers are always available.
All food is fresh. English breakfasts, light lunches and three-course dinners are provided, with picnics and dining in the open air when the weather is good. The team carries ice cubes and is self-sufficient for the whole safari. Bread is baked daily on open fires and the chefs are excellent. All house wines, beers and spirits are included, except champagne. Please advise any dietary requirements or preferences ahead of time so we can cater for you.
Laundry is washed by hand on non-moving days and dried in the sun. Laundry powder is provided for hand washing; ladies are asked to handwash their own underwear for cultural reasons.
Riders and non-riders
Who comes along
Non-riders are warmly catered for when a spouse or friend rides. An excellent team of guides and spotters takes non-riders out by vehicle, meeting up with the rest of the group for meals, picnics and sundowners. All guests enjoy game drives, night drives and walking as well as riding, so non-riders are very much part of the group. Game drives are always available, even for riders who prefer a break from the saddle.
Before you ride
Experienced riders only.
- Riding ability
- Experienced riders only – these are advanced riding safaris. Riders must be comfortable and in control at all paces (walk, trot, canter, gallop) and able to get out of trouble calmly and at the necessary speed; balanced with an independent seat and able to stand up out of the saddle in the canter in a ’two-point’ position. All riders must be able to gallop out of trouble and keep up with the group at all times.
- Fitness
- Fit enough to ride 4-7 hours a day.
- Weight limit
- Strict maximum 210 lbs / 15 stone / 95 kg
- Minimum age
- 14 years on set departures, for competent riders prepared to join other adults.
- Saddles and tack
- Only English saddles are used, so riders must be comfortable and experienced with them. English General Purpose Wintec saddles and leather saddles; seat savers available; mainly snaffle bridles.
- The horses
- Thoroughbred and thoroughbred-cross, giving excellent stamina. Well schooled, some play polo and event: responsive, tough and fit. Trucked to each safari destination ahead of the guests.
- Hours in the saddle
- 4-7 hours per day with 1½-2 hour lunch stops; on the longest moving day guests stop for breakfast en route.
- Terrain
- Big game country, on open plains interspersed with bush. Short grass plains are ideal for riding (look out for holes) and long canters are taken. Walking on foot is sometimes necessary over rough terrain.
- Altitude and climate
- Average of 5,500 ft: warm days (up to 28°C), cool nights (down to 11°C), very few mosquitoes.
- Riding hats
- Strongly recommended to wear a hard riding hat. Hard hats and chaps are not provided – bring your own. Not wearing a hard riding hat is at your own risk; check whether your holiday / medical insurance covers you if not wearing one.
- If the riding is too much
- If a guest finds they are not up to the level of riding, vehicles and driver-guides are always available and the guest will be asked to take this option for the safety of themselves, the horses and the other guests.
The fine print
What is included, and what is not.
Included
- Full board accommodation and laundry
- All house drinks (wines, beers and spirits, except champagne) and food
- All activities: riding, game drives, walks, night drives
- All conservation, park and camping fees
- Return domestic flights from Nairobi to the safari
- Transfers associated with the safari (pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi)
- Day room in Nairobi on the last day if required
- Flying Doctors membership (air-evac to Nairobi)
- Full safari team: guide, groom, cook and camp crew
Not included
- Gratuities, other services, personal items, travel insurance
Before you book
2027 departures, and booking notes.
3 set departures in 2027 · January and February
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- Experienced riders only: this is a fast-paced ride in big game country.
- Minimum age 14 years on set departures, for competent riders prepared to join other adults.
- Riding weight limit: 95 kg (210 lb / 15 stone), strictly applied.
- Set departures run with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 guests.
- Riding safaris run December to March and June to October. They do not run in the two rainy seasons, April/May and November.
- A detailed day-by-day itinerary is available on request.
- All guests must hold appropriate travel and medical insurance, and will be asked to sign indemnity forms.
- Speak to us about combining your ride with the rest of your Kenya safari.
Deposit and cancellation terms
Provisional bookings expire automatically (normally 2 weeks) unless confirmed; extensions are available on request. A booking is confirmed on receipt of a 20% deposit, with the balance payable in full 45 days before arrival.
More than 120 days before arrival: deposit refunded less bank charges. 120 to 46 days: deposit forfeited. 45 to 31 days: 50% of the full amount forfeited. 30 to 0 days: 100% forfeited.
Rates and terms may be reviewed for currency changes or increases in taxes, levies and charges beyond our control. Bookings are governed by Kenyan law.
Price on request: ask us for a quote for your dates and group.
The photographs
Seen along the way.
Riding safari photography courtesy of Offbeat Safaris.
Questions, answered
Before you ask, the short answers.
- How long is 8-Night Laikipia Riding Safari and where does it go?
- 8 nights on horseback in Laikipia, Kenya, starting and ending at Nairobi; return domestic flights from Nairobi to the safari are included. A detailed day-by-day itinerary for the 8-night Laikipia departures is available on request: ask us and we will send it with availability for your dates.
- When are the 2027 departures of 8-Night Laikipia Riding Safari?
- 22–30 January 2027, 30 January–7 February 2027, 7–15 February 2027. Set departures: minimum 4, maximum 12 guests.
- How much does 8-Night Laikipia Riding Safari cost?
- Price on request: ask us for a quote for your dates and group.
- Who can join 8-Night Laikipia Riding Safari?
- Experienced riders only: this is a fast-paced ride in big game country. Minimum age 14 years on set departures, for competent riders prepared to join other adults. Riding weight limit: 95 kg (210 lb / 15 stone), strictly applied. Fitness: Fit enough to ride 4-7 hours a day.
- How many hours a day do you ride on 8-Night Laikipia Riding Safari?
- 4-7 hours per day with 1½-2 hour lunch stops; on the longest moving day guests stop for breakfast en route.
- Can non-riders come on 8-Night Laikipia Riding Safari?
- Non-riders are warmly catered for when a spouse or friend rides. An excellent team of guides and spotters takes non-riders out by vehicle, meeting up with the rest of the group for meals, picnics and sundowners. All guests enjoy game drives, night drives and walking as well as riding, so non-riders are very much part of the group. Game drives are always available, even for riders who prefer a break from the saddle.
- Where do you stay on 8-Night Laikipia Riding Safari?
- The mobile tented camp includes a mess tent for meals and spacious 9ft x 10ft sleeping tents with camp beds, mattresses, sheets and blankets. Towels, soap and torches are provided, with a solar lamp in each tent and hurricane lamps outside at night. There is a long drop loo tent for every tent, and hot safari bucket showers are always available.
- Are park fees included in 8-Night Laikipia Riding Safari?
- Yes: all conservation, park and camping fees are included.
- What is included in 8-Night Laikipia Riding Safari?
- Full board accommodation and laundry; All house drinks (wines, beers and spirits, except champagne) and food; All activities: riding, game drives, walks, night drives; All conservation, park and camping fees; Return domestic flights from Nairobi to the safari; Transfers associated with the safari (pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi); Day room in Nairobi on the last day if required; Flying Doctors membership (air-evac to Nairobi); Full safari team: guide, groom, cook and camp crew.
- When do the riding safaris run?
- Riding safaris run December to March and June to October. They do not run in the two rainy seasons, April/May and November.
- Do I need my own riding hat for 8-Night Laikipia Riding Safari?
- Strongly recommended to wear a hard riding hat. Hard hats and chaps are not provided – bring your own. Not wearing a hard riding hat is at your own risk; check whether your holiday / medical insurance covers you if not wearing one.
- What deposit is needed for 8-Night Laikipia Riding Safari?
- Provisional bookings expire automatically (normally 2 weeks) unless confirmed; extensions are available on request. A booking is confirmed on receipt of a 20% deposit, with the balance payable in full 45 days before arrival.
- How do I book 8-Night Laikipia Riding Safari?
- Send your dates and number of travellers on WhatsApp on +254 739 299 799 or by phone on +254 707 969 268, or email tours@safariseekersafrica.com. Our Nairobi team replies with availability and a quote.
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- Call +254 707 969 268
- WhatsApp +254 739 299 799
- Email tours@safariseekersafrica.com
- Krishna Center, 6th floor, Woodvale Grove, Westlands, Nairobi
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