Kenya - Masai Mara Safari 1

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Equescapes Equestrian Adventures
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Duration: 8 days
Group size: 1 - 12
Kenya - Masai Mara Safari 1
Kenya

Equescapes Equestrian Adventures
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3 reviews

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Duration: 8 days
Group size: 1 - 12

About this trip

Location: Mara North Conservancy
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Accommodation: Mobile tented camp
Dates: Set dates
Riding Level: Intermediate+
Group Size: 10 riders
Accompanying non-riders welcome!


The Masai Mara is the epitome of East Africa - a landscape of rolling savannah and acacia woodland, crisscrossed by the Mara and Olare Orok rivers. Considered to be Kenya’s top wildlife sanctuary, and by extension, one of the best in the world, animals can still be seen in the kind of vast herds in which they once wandered throughout Africa. The flora, fauna, and fowl are phenomenal, with great numbers of big cats drawn to the density of the high plain and the annual migration of up to one million wildebeest, considered to be one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in the world.  Between the great wildebeest migration from July to October, or the warm, dry months of December to March, the game viewing is always spectacular. Furthermore, the Mara is home to the Masai people who are synonymous with the region. 

Custom Itineraries and Private Safaris

Safaris can be arranged for private groups (min: 4 riders, max: 12 riders) any time of year except April, May, and November for any duration from 5 to 10 nights. 


Tailor-Made Mobile Safari Rates

1 Rider: $4,400 per person per night

2 Riders: $3,300 per person per night

3 - 4 Riders: $2,200 per person per night

5 - 6 Riders: $1,750 per person per night

7 - 8 Riders: $1,500 per person per night

9 + Riders: $1,350 per person per night

Single Supplement: $100 per person per night


Lodge-based and lodge-to-lodge safaris can also be arranged. Contact us for details, pricing, and booking.

Horses

The horses are a mixture of breeds suitable for the tough terrain, ridden English-style in general-purpose saddles. They are used to living in close quarters with wild animals and are familiar with being amongst big game. Each horse is schooled for the sole purpose of carrying guests safely through the African wilderness.  

Riding Level

Advanced

All riders must be confident riding in a group and at all paces, of intermediate or better fitness and advanced riding ability, and have with them a sense of adventure.

Tack and Terrain

English tack (general purpose saddles) or French cavalry saddles.

Terrain consists of open, grassy plains, hills, rocky outcrops, rivers, and mountains. Enjoy exploring the differing topography of the area: open bush, wooded riverine areas, wetlands, and strange rock formations home to large baobabs.

Accommodation

Tented Camp Mobile Safari

Riders will ride from camp to camp across the landscape, spending 1-2 nights in each place. Camps feature canvas tents and are furnished in a traditional safari style, with two single or one double bed. Specific details of each camp vary by itinerary.

Dining

Meals are provided by the camp chef, cooked over an open fire. Enjoy alfresco, candlelit dining to the sounds of the savannah, picnic lunches while on safari, and full-Monty breakfasts before each day’s ride. 

What’s included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Beverages
    Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and all alcoholic beverages except champagne
  • Transfers within Kenya
    Airport or hotel pick-up/drop-off in Nairobi and charter flight to/from the Masai Mara
  • Riding
    Daily riding safari
  • Game Drives
    Vehicle game drives when not riding
  • Laundry
    Laundry done in camp on non-moving days
  • AMREF Insurance
    Emergency air evacuation to Nairobi in case of emergency

What’s not included

  • International Airfare
    Flights to/from Kenya
  • Park & Conservation Fees
    ~$155 per person per night
  • Travel Insurance
    Compulsory for all guests
  • Personal Travel Expenses
    Entry visa into Kenya, extra hotel nights and/or activities
  • Guide Gratuities
    Suggested Amount: $20-50 per guest per day

Available Packages

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Select your desired dates to check availability. 

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2024 Masai Mara Safari - Sharing
Deposit: $4,935
$9,870
Deposit: $4,935
2024 Masai Mara Safari - Single
Deposit: $5,280
$10,570
Deposit: $5,280
2025 Masai Mara Safari - Sharing
Deposit: $5,440
$10,855
Deposit: $5,440
2025 Masai Mara Safari - Single
Deposit: $5,790
$11,555
Deposit: $5,790
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Itinerary

Day 1
Karibu - Welcome to the Masai Mara

You will be collected from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or if you have arrived earlier, from your Nairobi hotel, and transferred to Wilson Airport for your 10am flight to Mara North in the Masai Mara. Your guides will meet you and drive you to your first camp, set up on the banks of the Mara River adjacent to a teeming hippo pool. Lunch will be served and you will have a little time to relax before meeting your horses and setting off on your first gentle evening ride (about 2 hours).

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Equescapes Equestrian Adventures
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Equescapes is female-owned and operated and specializes in horseback riding trips for intrepid equestrians and avid travelers, providing curated travel experiences and inspiring adventures on horseback around the world. Equescapes offers both set group departures and private, custom trips, with itineraries tailor-made for riders of all ages, ability levels, riding disciplines, and budgets.

Reviews

We had a fantastic time. Our hosts/guides were kind and very nice. The horses were great and so adorable.
By Julie S for Iceland - Northern Lights on Mar 27, 2025
Thank you Julie! I'm glad you had a fantastic time, and aren't the Icelandic horses just the best? Thank you for booking with us.
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I had a wonderful time. Our driver and guide were very knowledgeable and took their time explaining the sites we visited and saw along the way. There was so much packed into one day I think I would have skipped Seal Island and spent a bit longer at some of the other sites.
By Nancy E for South Africa - MORIN on Mar 15, 2025
Thank you Nancy! There are truly so many amazing things to do in Cape Town, it's hard to fit it into one day! I'm glad you had a wonderful time, and hope you travel again with us next time!
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**** Awesome Adventure. Oliver of Flower Hill Equestrian Center was the perfect host, manager, and trainer for us to get up to speed! His horses were not only beautiful but world class jumpers and brave! I can not say enough about his operation and him as a person. He made it fun! Alicia Bertone
By Alicia B for Ireland - Foxhunting in Galway on Dec 04, 2024
Thank you Alicia! I'm so glad you all had a wonderful time and I will pass your kind words on to Oliver as well.
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