| Explore the Kenyan Wilderness with Horse Riding Safaris |
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| Recreation and Sports - Holidays and Vacations |
| Written by Straus Karl Heinz |
| Sunday, 09 November 2008 09:12 |
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Doing a horse back riding in the wilderness in Kenya is one of the most exciting and unique activities one can engage in while on safari in Kenya. One can take the horseback riding as part of the holiday package or can take it as an exclusive package for those that are experienced in horseback riding.
Doing a horse back riding in the wilderness in Kenya is one of the most exciting and unique activities one can engage in while on safari in Kenya. One can take the horseback riding as part of the holiday package or can take it as an exclusive package for those that are experienced in horseback riding. Many horseback riding routes avoid the popular tourist routes used by vans or routes that go to lodges. Life seems to move at a slower pace as one gets alienated from the brisk modern world. The camps are very comfy and are managed by a highly experienced staff. You need to experience the thrill of watching the graceful antelopes run along you or mighty sound of the roaring lion out in the wild. Ride through mountains and forest, across vast open savannah, into rivers and water-holes and up huge escarpments surrounded by zebra and wildebeest or watching a family of elephant feed, or imagine a gallop alongside a herd of giraffe. All these can be done aspart of your holiday activity or as Horseback Safari for the experienced riders. Or do wonderful game bird hunting. Horseback riding are done along the shadows of the biggest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro in the Chyulu Hills, at around the Lake Naivasha area, Mt Kenya area, Maasai Mara reserve and Amboseli National park. Breeds used include Somali-Arab cross breeds and well schooled thoroughbred horses and cross polo ponies. Experts as well as beginners will find these horses suitable for them. For those with little experience with horse, they wont be disappointed because they will get to ride on Patent Safety horses that have been trained for these kinds of people. Laikipia Ride, Kenya Laikipia is an area in Kenya that has an enormous mix of wildlife that include the Big Five. It is famous because its the remaining reserve of the Jackson Hartebeest plus other rare species of animals including the Reticulated giraffe, Grevy Zebra, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx and the Somali Ostrich. Landowners have opted to move away from cattle ranching and embrace game animals and as a result their has been an increase in the number of hyenas and lions than they were 25 years ago. The Mount Kenya Safari Club With magnificent views of majestic Mount Kenya, the Safari Club?s 115 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens, offer a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Originally the retreat of movie star and Club founder, William Holden, the Club's illustrious former members have included Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby. With a choice of 7 thoroughbreds, guests can ride at any time, using English saddles, always in the company of one or more of our grooms. We have a good range of hard hats, which we insist that riders wear. Children under 12 years are not permitted to ride. Loisaba The private game ranch in Loisaba is located between the border of Laikipia and Northern Frontier District. The ranch is only a few km away from the equator and its a land that is magnificently beautiful and the farm management are working hand in hand with the locals including the Masai and Samburu to preserve the enviroment. Loisaba is an immense region that is much larger than 10 of the world's fully fledged nations. Its interesting to note that you can ride through this great land and not encounter the same view twice. The horses here have been trained from birth to be near the wild animals and so are accustomed being near them. The horse are stable but its advisable to know that experience is required to ride these animals. Riding in Amboseli, Kenya Amboseli Park is located on the North Western side of Mt Kilimanjaro, on the border of Tanzania. There is a company by the name of Ride Kenya that offers horse riding safaris in this park. They have a 6 night safari that begins at the Kenya-Tanzania border and passes through the Park and finally stops at the Chyulu hills. Horse riding through the Amboseli will not leave you bored. There are many wild animals to see including elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest and lions. The view at Amboseli is awesome because the park is located on the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. About the Author: Kenya is one of the best safari countries in Africa. View more information on kenya safari travel before you book your next safari to Kenya. Also get more info on Tanzania camping tour now. |