Adventure
Horse Riding
Explore the landscape on a guided horse-riding safari in Borana Conservancy, or include riding in a wider northern Kenya journey. Horse riding is listed in selected itinerary inclusions and property experiences; arrangements depend on the specific route and stay.
Horse Riding
Explore the landscape on a guided horse-riding safari in Borana Conservancy, or include riding in a wider northern Kenya journey. Horse riding is listed in selected itinerary inclusions and property experiences; arrangements depend on the specific route and stay.
The experience
Riding changes the way wildlife behaves around you. Plains game that moves off from a vehicle will often let a horse come closer, and the pace lets you cover open country quietly.
It is offered at a small number of conservancies and properties rather than across the board, and is generally limited to riders with real experience because of the obvious risks around wildlife.
Because availability is narrow, riding is confirmed property by property rather than assumed as a standard activity.
What to expect
Properties will ask about your riding ability and weight before confirming, and will match you to a suitable horse. Briefings cover how to behave around wildlife while mounted.
Rides are guided and escorted, and may be cancelled or rerouted depending on predator activity in the area that day.
Who it suits
- Experienced riders who want a different pace on safari
- Guests staying at conservancies with their own stables
Where to experience it
The destinations in our catalogue where this runs. Open one for its landscapes, places to stay and the journeys that include it.
In pictures
Scenes from the destinations and camps connected to this experience.
Places to stay nearby
Camps, lodges and hotels close enough to make this straightforward to arrange around your other plans.
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Kids-Friendly
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Laundry Services
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Restaurant
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Room Service
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Spa & Wellness
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Swimming Pool
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Wifi
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Wildlife Viewing
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Eco-Friendly
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Kids-Friendly
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Laundry Services
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Restaurant
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Room Service
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Swimming Pool
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Wifi
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Wildlife Viewing
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Bar / Lounge
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Eco-Friendly
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Kids-Friendly
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Laundry Services
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Restaurant
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Swimming Pool
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Wifi
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Wildlife Viewing
Timing and arrangements
Generally available year round at participating properties, with drier months offering better ground. Mention riding at the enquiry stage so we can propose properties that actually offer it.
How long to allow: Short rides to half-day; multi-day by arrangement
Check the activity, location, season and inclusions against your chosen itinerary. An experience described here is not automatically included in every safari.
Before you book
The details that help you decide whether this belongs in your itinerary.
Is this included in every safari?
No. Check your chosen itinerary and final proposal. Optional activities, separate excursions and local operator arrangements should be confirmed before you book.
Where can I arrange horse riding?
The linked destinations below show the places supported by JohnBow’s existing catalogue for this experience. Tell us which destination and dates you are considering so we can confirm the actual activity, operator and inclusions.
How long should I allow?
Short rides to half-day; multi-day by arrangement. Check how the activity fits with your accommodation, other excursions and transfers when planning the day.
How do I add it to my itinerary?
Mention this experience in your enquiry, together with your dates, party size and chosen route. We will discuss the relevant programme and make its inclusions clear in the proposal.