Kenya, Masai Mara

- Riding Safari in Masai Country -

This is ride for those who are fascinated by wildlife and want to experience it in total freedom. Imagine a fast gallop across the vast savannah next to herds of zebras, wildebeests and gazelles. This is a unique safari where you explore places far from the usual 'tourist trail', but don’t have to forsake "luxuries" such as good food and drink, a shower every night and a comfortable bed. The ride goes through the Maasai, which is one of the most animal rich environments in Africa. During this long ride, you will get close to many of the animals of the savannah. If you are lucky you will see the "Big Five", which is the leopard, buffalo, rhino, elephant and lion.

Most of the riding goes through the Masai Land and through the northern ranches. The terrain is flat open plain and is very suitable for galloping. After a 7-9 hour ride, it's nice to come back to camp and relax with a cold drink. In the midst of the wilderness you will be served three-course dinners with wine as if you were at a fancy restaurant. Afterwards, everyone gathers around the campfire and it is fascinating to sit there in the pitch-black and try to distinguish the different calls of hyenas, lions, monkeys, etc. The feeling cannot be described in words.

Tristan, who comes from South Africa, is the founder of this safari. He and his wife Lucinda have lived with horses all their lives. Both are enthusiastic polo players and Lucinda is also an amateur jockey. They welcome you to their stunning home, a colonial house from 1920. You will stay 2 nights in a double room with shower / toilet. The other eight nights you stay in different camps.