Centaur will be hosting a trip this October 1-11
Kenya
What to Expect
Set in some of Kenya’s most remote wilderness areas, our horse riding safaris take place across large, unfenced landscapes where wildlife roams freely. With no barriers and minimal signs of modern life, the experience offers a rare feeling of openness and connection to the natural environment.
MASAI MARA RIDE❋ 8 nightsA 8-night itinerary is the perfect introduction to the Masai Mara wilderness. Riding the banks of the Mara River, experiencing all that this beautiful place has to offer. Enjoy 8-nights at camp, riding, picnics,
INCLUDED❋ Full board accommodation
❋ All drinks
❋ Professional riding guide
❋ Kenya professional safari guide
❋ Full complement of safari crew
❋ Camp and safari equipment
❋ Horses and tack
❋ Support vehicles and trucks
❋ 4x4 game-viewing vehicles
❋ Game drives
❋ Flying Doctors’ membership
❋ Return flight Nairobi–Mara–Nairobi
❋ Airport transfers
❋ Laundry
❋ Government taxes
This isn’t just an overseas trip……
2026 Dates and Rates
Centaur will be taking part in a safari from the 1-11 October 2026 with limited spacing
2026 rates all inclusive are $12450 USD
Available dates for 26-27 season
27 July - 1st August 1 saddle available
1-11 October 6 saddles Available
FAQ's
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The minimum riding ability required is mastery of the basic aids, ability to post to the trot for stretches of 10 minutes at a time, to be comfortable at all paces and to be able to gallop out of trouble. It is a great advantage if you are a fit and proficient rider.
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The team in Kenya have a wide variety of mounts ranging from African Homebreds, Percheron crosses and even some appaloosas - all well versed in safari life and extremely capable and sure footed.
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On moving days we can travel up to 30km to set up a new camp - the Mara safari has 3 moving days where camp willl be set in different spots. On non move days the rides will be shorter with the opportunity of game drives to get up close and personal with some of Kenyas big cats.
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The Masai Mara is one of the inspirations for the Lion King film - with northern Kenya being where it was set. The mara is teeming with wildlife and extremely diverse, with wide open plains allowing for faster canters, awe inspiring escarpments and even crossing the might Mara river by horseback under the careful watch of Gordie on the lookout for Hippo.
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All rides are lead by qualified professional guides. Safety is our priority. All camps and vehicles have radio communication and guides ride with a hand held radios. A demonstration is given at the beginning of the safari with a talk on how to handle big game situations. Should an accident happen all guests are registered with a helicopter evacuation service which can get you to a hospital within 20 minutes.