Top 3 Horses Tours in Kenya

1.Karura Forest Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 1h 30m · from $90Our pick

Meet your horse and English-speaking guide at Sigiria Gate for a 90-minute ride through Karura Forest. Guides such as David, Moffats, and Mwangi work with beginners, while experienced riders may canter on designated paths. Expect narrow, lush trails, rivers, ponds, monkeys, and possible sightings of bushbucks, duikers, civets, and more.

“Great experience. Staff were really helpful and supportive. In addition, we had a great conversation with staff and it was really nice. You do need to pay for entry into the park. You also need to pay entry for your horse and your guide. This came at an extra cost. However, the horse ride was peaceful, calm and scenic. Well worth the money and a great experience. Important side note: the horses looked well fed and well looked after.”

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2.Horseback Wildlife Safari with Transfer & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $235

Travel from Nairobi to Naivasha for a guided horseback safari across open savannah. Calm horses and English or Swahili-speaking guides make the ride suitable for beginners, while zebras, giraffes, and antelopes may appear nearby. Choose a lunch option at a conservancy restaurant, then return to Nairobi by vehicle.

“Very well organized - smooth from start to finish and communication was prompt. As a visitor, the guides were very helpful and everyone spoke clear English! 10/10, would go again with this operator. Safari itself was amazing - this place is beautiful!! Overall, well worth it from all aspects and looking forward to booking another tour.”

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3.Horseback Riding Tour Through Maize Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 30m · from $90Top rated

Meet Maina, also known as David, and the team at New Muthaiga riding stables for a 90-minute ride through maize fields, forest, a natural dam, and a village. Beginners receive close help, while experienced riders can canter or gallop on approved patches. Horse Summer is one gentle option for first-time riders, and Beatrice helps get you settled.

“Their activities are reasonably priced and have gorgeous, well kept horses. While I was horseback riding for the first time and Summer (the horse I rode) was a perfect companion. They have horses for experienced riders as well. For those planning to stay there longer, if you’re interested they also conduct regular training sessions. The stables are close to the city centre, so it was easy to reach by uber. Excellent staff — Maina, my guide (his English name is David), was a true gem. He spoke to Summer with such calm and patience, and his reassuring words made me feel like a pro. And Beatrice, who welcomed me at…”

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