Sosian Horse Safari

Start your adventure with an early breakfast before transferring to Nairobi's Wilson Airport. Board a scheduled flight to Loisaba airstrip, where a Sosian guide will greet you and transfer you to the lodge, arriving just in time for lunch.

Sosian offers a vast array of activities, including walking, camel safaris, game drives, night drives, fishing, tennis, cattle ranching, kayaking, and swimming in the ranch house's waterfalls. Exploring this breathtaking wilderness on horseback will be your primary mode of transport for the next week, providing an unparalleled experience.

After a poolside lunch and some relaxation, you'll head to the stable yard to meet your horses and enjoy an evening ride with your guide. Return to the lodge in time for a refreshing drink and dinner.

Your days are custom-tailored, ensuring every moment meets your desires. Begin with an early morning ride to a bush brunch that promises to delight. While the horses cool off under an Acacia tree, savor delicious home-cooked food that will fuel your adventures.

Sosian is home to an abundance of wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, hippos, giraffes, zebras, numerous antelope species, and all the big cats. Regular sightings of leopards and lions add to the excitement, and the area is renowned for its thriving population of endangered wild dogs. Riding alongside these magnificent creatures is a rare and exhilarating privilege for those fortunate enough to experience it.

After an early lunch, we'll set off on the horses you've grown familiar with, heading north towards our rustic fly camp for the night.

As you ride from south to north, you'll traverse a diverse array of Sosian's landscapes and habitats, culminating in the vast open plains so emblematic of East Africa.

Upon arrival, your camp will be ready with cold drinks, hot bush showers, and a three-course dinner under the stars. The horses will be secured nearby on the picket line. This will be your most basic accommodation of the week, offering a truly magical experience of simple comforts under canvas, reminiscent of a bygone era.

As the sun rises, enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee before setting off on an easterly ride. You'll pause for breakfast under a shady tree, then continue descending into the valley. Following the winding path of the Ewaso Narok River, you'll eventually arrive at Suyian Soul, Laikipia’s premier eco-camp.

Suyian Soul is a simple, earthy retreat nestled in a scenic paradise beside a natural spring and salt lick. The camp is owned and run by Anne Powys, whose family has been cattle ranching in the area for nearly a century. Anne, Kenya’s foremost botanist and a captivating storyteller, adds a unique charm to the experience.

After lunch, join Anne and her guides for a walk, learning about the medicinal properties of various plants and their uses by local tribes. This enriching opportunity to gain insights from the best is highly recommended!

After breakfast, we’ll embark on a full morning exploring Suyian on horseback. This stunning conservancy features dramatic escarpments, hidden valleys, and expansive grasslands, providing some of the best riding terrain around.

As you ride, you'll encounter a variety of wildlife, including elephants, reticulated giraffe, ostriches, hippos, zebras, buffaloes, lions, and leopards, as well as large herds of oryx, eland, and gazelle across the plains. Enjoy long canters and navigate obstacles for an exhilarating ride.

Returning towards the Ewaso Nyiro River, we’ll cross onto Ol Donyo Lemboro Ranch and arrive at Laikipia Wilderness Camp in time for lunch. After a leisurely lunch and optional siesta, head out for a game drive or bush walk. This area is renowned for tracking wild dogs, and encountering them on foot is a thrilling and unforgettable experience.

This morning, we set off early into the enchanting and untouched Mutara Valley. As we wind our way through this ‘Garden of Eden,’ following the seasonal river bed, we’re likely to encounter giraffes, elephants, elands, and buffalo among other wildlife. We’ll pause under the shade of a large Acacia tree for a bush breakfast, complete with fresh water for the horses.

After breakfast, we’ll embark on the final leg of our journey, riding past seasonal marshlands and returning to Sosian. Arrive in time for a well-deserved lunch by the pool and enjoy a relaxing afternoon to refresh and unwind!

Enjoy one final early morning ride, with breakfast by the river. After riding back to the lodge and freshening up, transfer to Loisaba Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Nairobi's Wilson Airport.

On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to check in for your international flight home.