Going off the beaten path on saddle is one of the most outstanding experiences you can have in Africa. Unlike safari drives where you are only able to sight wildlife near the main roads. Riding safaris gives you an opportunity to track wildlife and birds in some of the remotest corners of African savannah. Here are some of the most popular riding destinations in Africa.
Mara north conservancies
Mara north conservancies undoubtedly offer the best riding safaris in Africa. Here you have the best opportunity to gallop with the great wildebeest as the transverse the open savannah. The Mara north ride could be a short camp based ride in the Olerai conservancy to a mobile camp 7 days off beat ride from the west to the eastern Greater Mara region.
Serengeti Sasakwa rides
The Sasakwa equestrian on near singita Sasakwa offer incredible migration ride along the western corridor. The singita grumeti game reserve is a private wilderness on the western corner of Serengeti game park and boast one of the highest wildlife density. Riders in the taking the destination are treated to unparalled mix of luxury and timeless rides in an outstanding wilderness. The most awing experience you will enjoy during the ride is the view of the grumeti river crossing which is one of the most thrilling escapades in the migration.
Laikipia Conservancies
Mt Kenya west conservancies are great choices for riders looking for a mix of wilderness ride and highlands rides. Ol pejeta, solio and lewa conservancy offer the best wilderness ride while Kisima farm and mt Kenya wildlife conservancy are destinations for mountain rides. Lewa conservancty has a 5 days riding trail which is one of the longest in Africa.
Ngorongoro Highlands
Karatu Ngorongoro highlands are another popular highland riding destinations in Africa. The rides take place in the southern karatu highlands flanked by scenic sights of the crater, and lake eyasi. The highlands are also alluring with extensive tropical forest and coffee plantations
Lake Elementaita
Lake elementaita is a great riding option for riding seeking an incredible birding experience together with wildlife viewing. The lake set adjacent soysambu conservancy is one of the Kenya two leading flamingo destinations. The soda lake is also quiet shallow giving riders an opportunity to gallop into the water for near range photography and uncensored view of the wildlife grazing on the riparian banks of the lake.