3 Horses Tours in Kenya to Build a Day Around

1.Karura Forest Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 1h 30m · from $90Our pick

Ride through Nairobi’s Karura Forest for 90 minutes, with gentle horses, patient guides, forest trails, wildlife, and possible cantering.

“Great experience. It was raining that morning but the guide Mwangi assured me that I would still be able to ride and I had a great time. Been to Karura countless times, but on horseback is another experience on its own. He was kind and patient and took lots of pictures/videos of me. Summer is also a very chill horse 😁 Highly recommend. Good for beginners as well.”

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2.Horseback Wildlife Safari with Transfer & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $235

Ride through Kenya’s savannah near Naivasha, spot zebras and giraffes, enjoy Nairobi transfers, and add a hearty conservancy lunch.

“Amazing !! Even as a first timer, I felt completely comfortable and safe on this horseback safari. The guide explained everything clearly, and the horses were calm and easy to ride- they just followed the guide😀. It was a relaxed, enjoyable experience and the highlight of my trip!”

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3.Horseback Riding Tour Through Maize Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 30m · from $90Top rated

Ride through Nairobi's maize fields, forest, dam, and village with a flexible guide-led horseback tour for all riding levels.

“Their activities are reasonably priced and have gorgeous, well kept horses. While I was horseback riding for the first time and Summer (the horse I rode) was a perfect companion. They have horses for experienced riders as well. For those planning to stay there longer, if you’re interested they also conduct regular training sessions. The stables are close to the city centre, so it was easy to reach by uber. Excellent staff — Maina, my guide (his English name is David), was a true gem. He spoke to Summer with such calm and patience, and his reassuring words made me feel like a pro. And Beatrice, who welcomed me at…”

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