Guests exploring Kenya on a guided horseback safari

Active safaris

See Kenya beyond
the safari vehicle.

Walking, riding, camel trekking and mountain biking slow the safari down and reveal details that are easily missed from a vehicle.

Our take

Movement changes
the perspective.

Walking, riding, camel trekking and mountain biking slow the safari down and reveal details that are easily missed from a vehicle.

Laikipia and northern Kenya offer the broadest choice of active experiences, while selected Mara conservancies provide guided walks alongside classic game drives. Activities depend on the property, conditions, age and experience, so we build them into the route rather than treating them as guaranteed extras.

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Walking

From gentle bush walks to longer fly-camp journeys, always led by appropriately qualified guides.

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Riding and camels

Sosian is particularly strong for riding, while parts of northern Kenya offer camel-supported walks and family-friendly camel outings.

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Balance is important

Most travellers enjoy active days alongside conventional game drives, giving both close wildlife viewing and a different sense of the landscape.

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Where to go

Laikipia

The strongest all-round region for walking, horses, bikes, camels and conservation experiences, often on private land with flexible schedules.

Explore Laikipia
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Further north

Samburu and the north

Dry-country scenery, specialist wildlife and community conservancies give an active northern journey a very different character.

Explore northern Kenya
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Where to stay

Match expertise to activity

Sosian is a natural choice for capable riders; Lewa Wilderness offers varied activities; Sarara is excellent for walking and a deeper northern experience.

See Offbeat Sosian

A sensible shape

Combine three or four active nights in Laikipia or northern Kenya with a classic Mara safari, so the trip has both variety and unhurried wildlife time.

See example itineraries

Start planning

Tell us what you have
in mind.

We will help you shape the right route before preparing a detailed proposal.

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