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Duration: 1 day days
Location: Naivasha
Group Size: 1+
Tour Type: Adventure
Horse riding in Naivasha is the rare wildlife experience where nothing separates you from the plains. Zebras don’t scatter from a horse the way they scatter from a vehicle, so you ride among them at their own pace, close enough to hear them. And it is simple, once you’re in the saddle. The friction is everything that comes before the stable yard:
- The stable booking, which fills up on weekends and holidays.
- A yard with sound horses and instructors who can read a nervous first-timer.
- Transport out to South Lake Road and back on a day that fits your schedule.
- The timing — ride in the cool of the morning or the gold of late afternoon, not in the flat midday heat.
Organise all of that yourself and a beautiful morning becomes a phone-call marathon. Hand it to us and it stays a ride across open country.
Chariot Safaris coordinates complete horse riding packages from Nairobi. We handle the movement, the stable booking, and the timing, working only with yards we have vetted personally. You pick your duration and your date. We take care of the rest.
Package Pricing Breakdown
Naivasha rewards company, so the more of you there are, the better the per-person rate. Transport is shared across the group, which is why larger parties pay less per head.
| Group size | Price per person | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 riders | KES 13,000 | Private, personalised day out |
| 3–4 riders | KES 11,000 | Friends, couples, small families |
| 5–8 riders | KES 8,000 | Clubs, teams, small cohorts |
| 9–16 riders | KES 7,500 | Institutions, corporate team-building |
Prices cover return transport, a one-hour guided ride, and coordination. Two-hour rides, combined activities, and overnight stays are quoted separately. For groups above 16, or for a school, corporate, or institutional booking, message us for a tailored quote.
What's Included in Your Package:
However you ride, the package covers the parts that turn an activity into a day out:
- Return transport from Nairobi to the Naivasha stables
- One-hour guided ride booked and confirmed in advance
- Helmet and riding equipment provided by the yard
- Short instruction session for first-time riders
- Coordinated timing for cool morning or golden-hour conditions
- End-to-end logistics so you just show up ready to ride
Add-ons available on request: two-hour rides, Lake Naivasha boat excursions, Crescent Island, and lunch arrangements at a lakeside camp.
What Your Package Does Not Include:
To keep the pricing honest, here’s what sits outside the package unless you ask for it:
- Meals and drinks (bring your own, or ask us to arrange lunch)
- Personal clothing — long trousers, closed shoes with a small heel
- Travel insurance and personal medication
- Tips for guides and stable staff
- Any activity add-ons (boat rides, Crescent Island) not booked in advance
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Your Itenerary Snapshot:
The riding grounds sit off South Lake Road, and there’s more than one yard. We work with both — the right one depends on your group, your experience, and what kind of ride you’re after.
Sanctuary Horse Riding — the wildlife one
Open grassland with the highest chance of riding alongside zebras, giraffes, antelopes and gazelles. Steady, well-schooled horses and instructors used to complete beginners. This is our default recommendation for first-timers and mixed groups.
Kichaka Horse Riding — the scenic one
A quieter yard with more varied terrain and longer sightlines toward the escarpment. Suits riders who want to move at more than a walk and groups who’d rather not share the trail. Best for confident riders.
One hour or two
The one-hour ride covers the core loop and suits beginners and anyone fitting the ride around other activities. The two-hour ride goes further into the sanctuary, sees more game, and is worth the extra if you have the day.
Not sure which fits? Tell us who’s coming and their riding experience, and we’ll recommend the yard and duration that suits the group.
Your Accommodation Options:
What to Carry on Your Adventure
We handle transport, booking, and coordination — but a few things are yours to bring:
- National ID or passport
- Long trousers (essential — shorts chafe badly in the saddle)
- Closed shoes with a small heel
- Sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Drinking water in a reusable bottle
- Personal medication and a small first-aid kit (optional)
- Camera
Dress in comfortable layers — the mornings are cool and the day warms up quickly.
What Your Tour Will Look Like:
