Itinerary - Extensions - Horses and required riding level
Guiding - Accommodation - Dates and rates - More infos / booking

The Masai Mara Game Reserve is the most famous natural reserves of Kenya.
All the along the year, we can observe there a great diversity of wild animals, and naturally : lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippopotamuses, giraffes, zebras....

We offer a unique luxury mobile experience in one of the most beautiful game reserve of the world.
This extreme safari in the heart of the African bush in the spectacular scenaries of the reserve, guaranteed you subjugation and adrenalin!
Accommodations are very high quality camps and guesthouse.

A perfect combination for all lovers of Africa and strong sensations !

We don't accept beginners or intermediate riders. You have to be an advanced rider to join this outstanding safari !

 

Day 1

Day 2
A full day to explore this remote area with abundant game.  Drives, rides and walks may be taken from camp.  Overnight Olare Lamun.

Day 3
Our first moving day and we break camp in good time as it is the longest ride of the trip covering nearly 50kms.  We ride across rolling open plains and the game generally becomes more plentiful as we approach the Mara ecosystem.  We should see herds of zebra, topi, giraffe, wildebeest, gazelle and there is a good chance of seeing elephant and buffalo as well.  We reach our camp on the edge of the Masai Game Reserve on the Olare Orok lugga late afternoon.  From camp we are likely to hear lion and hyena at night and the abundance of game is apparent everywhere.  Overnight Olare Orok.

Day 4 & 5
Two full days of morning and evening rides from camp with the option of driving into the game park for some good photographic opportunities.  From the landrovers we can get much closer to lion, elephant and buffalo than we are able to do from the horses.  Overnight Olare Orok.

Day 6
Another moving day.  We head west across the Mara plains and reach the Mara River on the Park boundary.  We hopefully ford the river (unless in complete flood) at one of the famous wildebeest crossings and then head south west across the Mara Triangle where we have our picnic lunch before ascending the Soit Olololol Escarpment to reach our camp in a forest glade overlooking the whole Mara ecosystem. Overnight to Soit Olololol

Day 7
We ride South West along the top of the escarpment enjoying glorious views to the east on excellent going for the horses.  We hopefully see the beautiful Mrs Ross’ and Schalows Turaco as well as much plains game.  We descend the escarpment on foot along a rocky cattle track and have a picnic lunch under some acacias at the foot of the escarpment.
After lunch we ride back through the Mara Triangle at the foot of the escarpment before ascending on a game trail.  Many bachelor buffalo herds are a feature of the afternoon. Overnight Soit Olololol.

Day 8
We descend the escarpment again and ride across to the same wildebeest crossing on the river.  We head in a North Western direction and after lunch, we find our final campsite set up on the banks of the Mara River.  Close by there are some hippo pools and their grunting at night is a special feature of this camp.  Overnight Mara River.

Day 9
Leaving camp after breakfast with a picnic lunch we drive to Deloraine via the impressive tea growing area of Kericho. We arrive in time for tea and an evening walk around the beautiful garden.  Overnight Deloraine.

Day 10
An early morning ride before breakfast is optional.  Also day trips to either Lake Nakuru or Bogoria famous for their flamingos can be arranged with a picnic lunch.  Overnight Deloraine.

Day 11
Transfer by road to Nairobi airport. Leaving after breakfast.
The most part of flights leave around 11.30pm, so we suggest as option, a half day excursion in Nairobi with english speaking driver/guide : Karen Blixen, Giraffe Center, Snake Park, National Museum. Entrances and meals are not included.

Horses
Our horses are well schooled thoroughbred and thoroughbred cross. Many are home bred out of our best mares. All are tried for polo and our best polo ponies all go on safari. Therefore responsive, tough and fit. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Tack
English. Various saddles, polo, wintec, French Trekking and Australian stock. Mainly snaffle bridles.

Required riding experience
Good riding ability is important and you should be comfortable at all paces and able to gallop out of trouble. We ride in big game country. You should be fit enough to ride between 4 and 6 hours a day.
Picnic lunch carried in saddle bags on moving days. 1 1/2 - 2 hour lunch stops. Some walking on foot necessary over rough terrain.
Most of the rides in Masailand and the Northern ranches are on fairly open plaines (black cotton soil) interspersed with bush. They are short grass plains ideal for riding. Care must be taken for holes but canters and gallops are taken on open plains.

Maximum weight : 90 kg
Minimum age : 12 years old if accompanied by an adult and if the child has the required riding experience.

All days on horseback are accompagnied by an experienced guide who knows perfectly the reserve and the animals leaving there. However, the guide always wear a radio and rifle on horseback, just in case...

On first day, we will ask you to follow our security briefing.

On Safari (8 nights)
Tents are 10ft x 9ft traditional safari style green canvas with wash stands and a short drop loo adjacent. Showers are readily available. Bedding, sheets, and towels are provided and twin safari cots are the norm though we do have 2 doulbe beds available on request and of course for honeymoon couples!
There is no electricity in camp and lighting is by gas and hurricaine lamps. If people need to re charge video batteries this may be done with a cigarette lighter adapter off the car battery (12 Volt).

Deloraine (2 nights)
At Deloraine there are 3 double rooms with their own bathrooms in the main house with 2 extra rooms for families that have to share bathrooms if we have more than 12 guests staying.
There are 3 double rooms with their own bathrooms in the cottage adjacent to the house.
All meals are taken in the dining room and guests are expected to be part of the family in a house party atmosphere. There are small children and dogs in the family too.

 

2010
August 06 to 16 - special migration	5070 €	fully booked
August 20 to 30 - special migration	5070 €	available
September 18 to 28	5070 €	available
October 08 to 18	5070 €	available

Single supplement : 990 €
Supplement does not apply if you are prepared for sharing, even if we do not find another rider for sharing your accomodation. If you require a single room, please advise us at booking time.

Reduction for children under 12 : -2345 €
Non riders are welcome. Price is the same and horseback safaris will be changed in game drives.

Flights to Nairobi
Please contact us to check the best available rates from your country.

Dates and Fares 2011
January 01 to 13	5610 €	available
January 17 to 29	5610 €	available
February 02 to 14	5610 €	available
March 09 to 21	5610 €	available
March 21 to April 02	5610 €	available
June 16 to 28	5610 €	available
July 07 to 19	5610 €	available
July 18 to 30	5610 €	available
August 04 to 16 - special migration	5610 €	available
August 20 to September 01 - special migration	5610 €	available
August 31 to September 12	5610 €	available
October 07 to 19	5610 €	available
December 07 to 19	5610 €	available

Single supplement : 915 €
Supplement does not apply if you are prepared for sharing, even if we do not find another rider for sharing your accomodation. If you require a single room, please advise us at booking time.

Non riders are welcome. Price is the same and horseback safaris will be changed in game drives.

Flights to Nairobi
Please contact us to check the best available rates from your country.

- the trail as described in full board basis, drinks included except Champagne,
- the transfers from and to Nairobi airport by taxi flights or car transfers,
- the financial guarantee of the deposits you send to Randocheval.

- flights to Nairobi. Please contact us to check the best available rate from your country.
- champagne,
- organization of any discover tour of Africa (Mombasa, Zanzibar...),
- visa fees,
- lunch and dinner on day 10,
- any other service,
- tips,
- insurance : repatriation aid or multiple-risk (cancellation, luggage, repatriation). More information.

OPTION : 3 nights extra stay in Zanzibar

Zanzibar 3 nights
From January 01 to December 22, 2010	750 €

 

Single room supplement :

+ 160 € from November 01 2009 to May 30 2010 and from July 01 to December 22 2010
+ 80 € from April 01 to June 30 2010
The single supplement will have to be paid at the booking time if you travel alone.
It is also possible to modify the accommodation for upgrade accommodation or cheapest ones.

Consult the detailled program.

We have no winter or summer as we are so close to the equator. There are two rainy seasons November and April/May. The hottest months are February/March, September/October but there are no hard and fast rules on this. We ride at an Average of 5500ft. This makes for a cool climate and also means there are very few mosquitoes.

Formalities
Please check with your local ambassy.

Vaccination - health
No specific vaccinations. Don't forget your repatriation insurance. We recommand to be update of usual vaccination, and especially tetanus..
The yellow fever vaccination is recommended.
A treatment against Malaria is also recommended. Please contact a doctor before departure.