8 Days Private Horse Riding Safari Kenya – Exclusive Masai Mara to Lamun Journey

Start the day with an early morning ride, crossing the Mara River for the first time before heading back to camp for a light breakfast. Afterward, you’ll have the option of a game drive—ideal for photography and a chance to explore more of the northern part of the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Return to camp in time for lunch, followed by a relaxed siesta. Later in the afternoon, head out again on horseback, soaking in the landscape at a slower pace. Back at camp, you’ll have time to freshen up before heading out once more by vehicle for a sundowner and a short night game drive, rounding off the day before dinner.

Overnight: Mara River Hippo Camp (Mara North Conservancy)

After breakfast, you’ll set off from camp around 9:00 am, riding south toward the park boundary where you’ll meet the river once again at one of the well-known wildebeest crossing points. From here, you’ll cross over and continue southwest through the scenic Mara Triangle, enjoying the sense of space and wilderness that defines this area.

Around midday, you’ll meet the support vehicle for a picnic lunch, followed by some time to rest. In the late afternoon, you’ll be back in the saddle, beginning the steady climb up the Siria Escarpment. By about 5:30 pm, you’ll arrive at camp, set right on the edge of the escarpment, where sweeping views stretch out across the entire Mara ecosystem.

Overnight: Escarpment Soit Olololo Camp (Siria Escarpment)

Hours in the saddle: This is a moving day

• River Camp to Escarpment Camp: Approx. 5 hours riding
• Morning ride: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
• Afternoon ride: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Meals: Breakfast at camp, picnic lunch, dinner at camp

After breakfast at around 9:00 am, you’ll begin your descent from the Siria Escarpment, riding back toward the river and crossing once more at the familiar wildebeest crossing point. From there, you’ll continue west before dropping into the beautiful Olare Orok Valley, known for its rich wildlife and peaceful surroundings.

You’ll pause for a picnic lunch and a relaxed siesta between 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm, before continuing on to camp, arriving in the late afternoon in time for tea. If time allows, you can head out for an evening game drive and sundowners, followed by dinner under the stars.

Overnight: Olare Orok Camp (Mara North Conservancy)

Hours in the saddle: This is a moving day

• Escarpment Camp to Olare Orok Camp: Approx. 5 hours riding
• Morning ride: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
• Afternoon ride: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Meals: Breakfast at camp, picnic lunch, dinner at camp

Spend the day exploring this beautiful area at a relaxed pace—on horseback, by vehicle, and possibly even on foot. It’s a great chance to really take in the landscape and enjoy some excellent wildlife viewing, with opportunities to get close to buffalo, elephants, lions, and, if you’re lucky, cheetah or leopard in the Mara North Conservancy.

Overnight: Olare Orok Camp (Mara North Conservancy)

Today is your third moving day—and the longest ride of the journey, covering close to 50 km. You’ll set off early at around 7:00 am, riding through the cool morning hours with a stop along the way for a relaxed picnic breakfast. Expect some longer canters as you cover ground across these wide, open landscapes.

By midday, you’ll reach the beautiful Ol Kinyei Conservancy, where you’ll pause for a picnic lunch and a well-earned siesta. In the late afternoon, you’ll continue riding on to your final camp at Ol Seki, arriving as the day winds down.

Overnight: Olare Lamun Camp (Ol Kinyei Conservancy & Naboisho Conservancy)

Hours in the saddle: This is a moving day

• Olare Orok to Olare Lamun: Approx. 7 hours riding

Schedule:

• Small breakfast at camp
• Ride: 7:00 am – 10:00 am
• Picnic breakfast
• Ride: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Picnic lunch & siesta
• Ride: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

After an early wake-up, you’ll enjoy a morning ride before returning to camp for breakfast. Following this, head out on a game drive and a scenic walk up the nearby Oloiburmut Hill, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Return to camp for lunch and a relaxing siesta before, around 4:00 pm, setting out—either by horse or vehicle—to visit a nearby Maasai community village and experience local culture.

Overnight: Olare Lamun Camp (Ol Kinyei Conservancy & Naboisho Conservancy)

Wake up in time to pack and enjoy a full English breakfast in camp before you game drive to the airstrip and fly back to Nairobi at approximately 11am.  You will arrive back into Nairobi at midday, allowing plenty of time to reach your onward destination.