Offbeat Riding Safaris
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Riding with Offbeat
Excitement and a deep connection with nature…
Offbeat Riding Safaris has been operating since 1990 and has a stellar reputation for providing unrivalled mobile horseback safaris amongst big game. Riding up close to elephant, lion and buffalo, or galloping with wildebeest and zebra are life-changing experiences. If you are a rider, there is simply no better way to see Kenya than from the back of a well-schooled and fit horse.
We ride across the Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Laikipia, choosing the best routes. With a traditional mobile tented safari camp that moves with us, supported by a lorry and Land Rovers, this is the epitome of what a true 'safari' is all about. Wildlife is plentiful in all the areas that we ride, and your guide is highly knowledgeable and conversant with the habits and likely reactions of the wildlife.
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Set Departure Rides (Mara & Laikipia) - Offbeat Riding Safaris offer 7 night set departure riding safaris, which are scheduled throughout the year, on which we take up to 12 experienced riders.
Lodge to Lodge Rides - For those wanting more luxurious accommodation, rather than a mobile tented safari camp, we offer tailor-made lodge to lodge riding safaris throughout Kenya.
Tailor Made Rides - We offer tailor made riding safaris for private groups, for 5 nights or more.
Mara Ride
With outstanding game viewing from horseback and superb riding country, the Mara exceeds all expectations. This is undoubtedly our most popular riding safari, especially for first timers to Kenya. With four different camp locations you will literally ride from one side of the Masai Mara to the other, covering over 250km. The Mara hosts an abundance of wildlife including lion,…
Laikipia Ride
Laikipia is a unique wildlife area and contains an enormous diversity of wildlife from the Big Five downward. It is famous as the last reserve of the Jacksons Hartebeest and is home of several rare species such as the Reticulated Giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Grevy's Zebra, Gerenuk and Somali Ostrich among others.
Lodge to Lodge Rides
For those seeking a more luxurious experience, our tailored lodge-to-lodge riding safaris throughout Kenya provide an exhilarating alternative to mobile tented camps. Indulge in the finest accommodations while embarking on thrilling adventures across Kenya's stunning landscapes Contact us for more information
Tailor Made Rides
Embark on an exhilarating adventure with our tailor-made mobile riding safaris, perfect for private groups. Spend 5 or more nights exploring stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. Reach out to us for more details and start planning your unforgettable journey!
Offbeat Riding Team
Simon Kenyon
Riding Guide
Simon has been guiding Offbeat Riding Safaris in Kenya over the past 15 years, recently taking the reins when, together with his wife Rosy, he bought the company, along with Jakob Von Plessen and Daisy Soames, from the Voorspuy family.
Simon grew up on a farm in Laikipia near Mount Kenya and has a degree in Zoology. His extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for the natural world provide a unique experience for his guests. Simon's sense of fun is infectious, and his safaris are a trip of a lifetime.
Daisy Soames
Riding Guide
Daisy began her career in riding safaris with Offbeat in 2012. After graduating university, she came to Kenya to work full time on safari. She has guiding qualifications in both South Africa and Kenya, and has worked extensively throughout the country, as well as having worked on riding safaris in Botswana and Argentina. She spends half of the year in Kenya and the other half guiding safaris in Patagonia. She is passionate about wildlife and wild places and adores introducing people to both. Daisy is a highly knowledgeable horse woman and safari guide as well as being wonderfully entertaining!
Netty
Spotter
A Mara safari would not be complete without its Maasai spotter/guide. Netty epitomises a young man brought up in the bush. His eyesight and spotting ability is second to none and he is an inspiration whilst walking in the bush. He has an uncanny perception for danger in thick bush and can always tell where the buffalo or elephant have passed or may be lurking. Maasai with their tradition of hunting lion are not particularly frightened when encountering them on foot. However, he has a very healthy respect for the larger mammals, especially buffalo, elephant and hippo. He also acts as a vital liaison between our guests and our Masai hosts and landlords in the Mara.
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