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Maasai Mara Horseback Safari – 8-Day Group Ride
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Maasai Mara Horseback Safari – 8-Day Group Ride

Experience a Maasai Mara horseback safari on an immersive 8-day riding journey designed for experienced riders looking to explore Kenya’s wilderness in a more adventurous and intimate way. Travel t...
8 jours Kenya Scheduled group departure
Voyage en vue

A mobile horseback safari across the Maasai Mara with exceptional wildlife encounters, remote bush camps and over 250 km of riding.

Experience a Maasai Mara horseback safari on an immersive 8-day riding journey designed for experienced riders looking to explore Kenya’s wilderness in a more adventurous and intimate way. Travel through remote parts of the Mara ecosystem, combining long days in the saddle with mobile bush camps, scenic picnic stops, guided game viewing and memorable wildlife encounters. Ride across open plains, river country, escarpments and conservancy landscapes while looking out for lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, cheetah and other plains game. The journey also includes selected game drives, walking experiences, sundowners and a Maasai village visit, giving guests a varied safari experience beyond traditional vehicle-based game viewing. With set departures, professional riding guides and small group sizes, this specialist journey is ideal for travellers seeking an active and distinctive way to discover the Maasai Mara.
La route en un coup d’œil

Nairobi → Mara North → Mara River → Siria Escarpment → Olare Orok Valley → Olare Lamun → Nairobi

Durée 8 jours 7 nuits
Voyage Small-group journey
Paix actif
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Résumé du programme

Votre voyage en un coup d’œil

JournéeLieu / Routesoulignentreste
1Nairobi to Mara North, then to the Mara RiverFlight from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara; first horseback ride along the Mara River; wildlife viewing from the saddle; sundowners at campMara River Hippo Camp
2Mara RiverEarly morning horseback ride, Mara River crossing, game drive, wildlife photography, afternoon ride, sundowners, short night game driveMara River Hippo Camp
3Mara River → Mara Triangle → Siria EscarpmentWildebeest crossing point, Mara River crossing, Mara Triangle, picnic lunch, escarpment ascent, sweeping Mara viewsEscarpment Soit Olololo Camp
4Siria Escarpment → Olare Orok ValleyEscarpment descent, open plains, wildlife encounters, picnic lunch, afternoon ride, Olare Orok ValleyOlare Orok Mobile Camp
5Olare Orok ValleyMorning ride, wildlife viewing, game drive, guided walk, predators and plains game, relaxed afternoon in campOlare Orok Mobile Camp
6Olare Orok → Ol Kinyei Conservancy → Olare LamunLongest riding day, nearly 50 km on horseback, picnic breakfast, long canters, Ol Kinyei Conservancy, final mobile campOlare Lamun Camp
7Olare LamunMorning horseback ride, game drive, guided walk, scenic viewpoint, Maasai village visit, final evening in the bushOlare Lamun Camp
8Olare Lamun → Mara Airstrip → Wilson Airport → NairobiFinal morning ride, farewell to the horses, scenic flight to Nairobi, Wilson Airport arrival, onward Nairobi transferDay room in Nairobi, where applicable
Les essentiels

Ce que votre voyage inclut

inclus

  • Return scheduled flights between Nairobi and the Maasai Mara
  • Airport / hotel transfers in Nairobi as specified in the itinerary
  • 7 nights’ accommodation in mobile tented camps
  • Full board meal plan & Laundry while on safari
  • Professional riding guides and safari support team
  • Horse allocation for the duration of the riding safari
  • Guided horseback riding throughout the itinerary
  • Game drives as indicated in the itinerary
  • Guided walking experience where included
  • Visite du village de Maasai
  • Picnic breakfasts and lunches where scheduled
  • Sundowners where indicated
  • Drinking water during the safari
  • Park, conservancy and relevant riding-area fees where included by the operator
  • Flying Doctors / emergency evacuation cover where included by the operator
  • All applicable taxes

pas inclus

  • vols internationaux
  • Kenya eTA / visa fees
  • Mandatory Kernya Travel insurance
  • Single Supplement: $100 per night (if not willing to share)
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless specifically included
  • Tips et Gratuits
  • Additional hotel nights in Nairobi before or after the safari
  • Any service not specifically mentioned under the inclusions
Jour par jour

Votre itinéraire

8 jours
Jour 01

Arrival in the Maasai Mara – First Ride by the Mara River

Nairobi to Mara North, then to the Mara River

soulignentFlight from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara; first horseback ride along the Mara River; wildlife viewing from the saddle; sundowners at camp

You will be collected from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel and transferred to Wilson Airport for the morning flight to Mara North in the Maasai Mara. On arrival, meet your riding guides and transfer by road to your first mobile camp, set along the banks of the Mara River near a lively hippo pool. After lunch, enjoy some time to settle in and relax before meeting your horse and receiving an introduction to the riding safari. Later in the afternoon, set out on a gentle introductory ride of approximately two hours. This first ride allows you to get comfortable with your horse, your guide and the terrain before the longer riding days ahead. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and your first night beside the Mara River.

Les repasDéjeuner, Dîner

Accommodation

Mara River Hippo Camp

Full Board · Mobile tented camp

Jour 02

Mara River – Morning Ride, Game Drive & Sundowners

Mara River

soulignentEarly morning horseback ride, Mara River crossing, game drive, wildlife photography, afternoon ride, sundowners, short night game drive

Start the day with an early morning horseback ride, crossing the Mara River for the first time before returning to camp for a light breakfast. After breakfast, head out on a game drive through the northern Mara. Travelling by vehicle provides excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and allows you to explore more of this remarkable landscape. Return to camp in time for lunch, followed by a relaxed siesta. Later in the afternoon, set out once again on horseback for another ride through the surrounding wilderness. Return to camp with time to freshen up before heading out, where possible, for sundowners followed by a short night game drive. Return to camp for supper and your second night beside the Mara River.

Les repasPetit déjeuner, déjeuner et dîner

Accommodation

Mara River Hippo Camp

Full Board · Mobile tented camp

Jour 03

Mara River to Siria Escarpment

Mara River → Mara Triangle → Siria Escarpment

soulignentWildebeest crossing point, Mara River crossing, Mara Triangle, picnic lunch, escarpment ascent, sweeping Mara views

After breakfast, leave the Mara River camp at around 9:00 AM and ride south towards the park boundary, meeting the Mara River again at one of the well-known wildebeest crossing points. Cross the river and continue southwest across the Mara Triangle, enjoying wide-open riding country and excellent wildlife viewing along the way. Around 12:30 PM, meet the support vehicle for a picnic lunch followed by a relaxed siesta. At approximately 4:00 PM, continue the ride and begin the ascent towards the Siria, also known as the Soit Ololol Escarpment. Arrive at camp at around 5:30 PM and settle in for the evening. The camp is set on the edge of the escarpment, offering expansive views across the greater Maasai Mara ecosystem.

Les repasPetit déjeuner, déjeuner et dîner

Accommodation

Escarpment Soit Olololo Camp

Full Board · Mobile tented camp

Jour 04

Siria Escarpment to Olare Orok Valley

Siria Escarpment → Olare Orok Valley

soulignentEscarpment descent, open plains, wildlife encounters, picnic lunch, afternoon ride, Olare Orok Valley

After breakfast, leave the Siria Escarpment camp and begin the descent from the escarpment into the open plains below. Continue riding through varied Mara landscapes towards the Olare Orok Valley, with excellent opportunities to encounter wildlife along the way. The route combines open riding country, scenic views and the sense of moving deeper into the wilderness. Around midday, stop for a picnic lunch in the bush, followed by time to relax and rest before continuing the journey. In the afternoon, mount up again and ride towards the next mobile camp in the Olare Orok area. Arrive later in the day and settle into camp. Depending on the conditions and timing, there may be an opportunity for a short evening game drive or sundowners before returning to camp for dinner.

Les repasPetit déjeuner, déjeuner et dîner

Accommodation

Olare Orok Mobile Camp

Full Board · Mobile tented camp

Journée 05

Exploring Olare Orok

Olare Orok Valley

soulignentMorning ride, wildlife viewing, game drive, guided walk, predators and plains game, relaxed afternoon in camp

Spend the day exploring the Olare Orok area, combining horseback riding with other safari activities to experience the landscape from different perspectives. Begin with a morning ride through the surrounding plains, looking out for wildlife along the way. The area offers excellent chances to encounter elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and other plains game, while predators such as lion, cheetah and leopard may also be seen. Later in the day, enjoy a game drive and, where conditions allow, a guided walk for a closer appreciation of the landscape, tracks and smaller details of the Mara ecosystem. Return to camp for lunch and some time to relax before continuing with the afternoon activities. As the day cools, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Olare Orok wilderness before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Les repasPetit déjeuner, déjeuner et dîner

Accommodation

Olare Orok Mobile Camp

Full Board · Mobile tented camp

Jour 06

Olare Orok to Olare Lamun – The Long Ride

Olare Orok → Ol Kinyei Conservancy → Olare Lamun

soulignentLongest riding day, nearly 50 km on horseback, picnic breakfast, long canters, Ol Kinyei Conservancy, final mobile camp

Today is the longest riding day of the safari, covering nearly 50 km, so the day begins early with departure at around 7:00 AM. Ride through the morning across open country, stopping along the way for a picnic breakfast. Continue covering good ground with longer canters where the terrain allows, making this one of the most rewarding and adventurous days of the journey. By midday, reach the Ol Kinyei Conservancy area for lunch and a well-earned siesta before continuing the final section of the ride in the afternoon. Later in the day, arrive at Olare Lamun, also known as the rhino salt lick. Your final mobile camp is set in a grove of acacia trees beside a small stream on the southern edge of the Loita Plains. Settle into camp, relax after the long day in the saddle, and enjoy dinner in the peaceful surroundings.

Les repasPetit déjeuner, déjeuner et dîner

Accommodation

Olare Lamun Camp

Full Board · Mobile tented camp

Jour 07

Olare Lamun – Riding, Walking & Maasai Culture

Olare Lamun

soulignentMorning horseback ride, game drive, guided walk, scenic viewpoint, Maasai village visit, final evening in the bush

Begin the day with an early morning horseback ride through the Olare Lamun area, enjoying the cool morning air and another opportunity to encounter wildlife from the saddle. Return to camp for breakfast before heading out on a game drive through the surrounding wilderness. Later, enjoy a guided walk to a nearby viewpoint, offering a different perspective of the landscape and a closer look at the smaller details of the ecosystem. Return to camp for lunch and some time to relax. In the late afternoon, visit a nearby Maasai village for an introduction to local traditions, culture and community life. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and your final night in the Mara wilderness.

Les repasPetit déjeuner, déjeuner et dîner

Accommodation

Olare Lamun Camp

Full Board · Mobile tented camp

Jour 08

Final Ride – Maasai Mara to Nairobi

Olare Lamun → Mara Airstrip → Wilson Airport → Nairobi

soulignentFinal morning ride, farewell to the horses, scenic flight to Nairobi, Wilson Airport arrival, onward Nairobi transfer

Begin your final morning in the Maasai Mara with one last horseback ride through the Olare Lamun area, enjoying the quiet of the plains and a final opportunity to experience the wilderness from the saddle. Return to camp for breakfast, after which you will say farewell to your horse and the riding team before transferring to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi. On arrival at Wilson Airport, you will be met and transferred to your Nairobi day room or onward connection, depending on your travel arrangements. Later, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure or continue with your next Kenya journey. This marks the end of your 8-day Maasai Mara horseback safari.

Les repasPetit déjeuner

Accommodation

Day room in Nairobi, where applicable

Breakfast · Day room subject to onward flight schedule

Les prix de départ sont un guide.Les dates de voyage, le nombre de voyageurs, l'aménagement de la chambre, l'hébergement, les vols et les activités facultatives peuvent modifier le coût final.Votre devis confirme le prix et exactement ce qu'il couvre.

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