Places to visit for Horse Riding in Nairobi
Places to visit for Horse Riding in Nairobi : A horseback ride is one the best Kenya safari activities to be enjoyed in various designated places and some of the National parks and private conservancies. This is one of the perfect way to meet locals, enjoy the fresh air, and take in the stunning surroundings. Here is a list of the best places to go on a Kenya safari and where to find lessons, tours, and horseback riding excursions for kids and adults. These stables provide instruction, riding opportunities, and guided tours. Both the horses and the hosts are quite well-trained.
The Malo stables
The Malo stables are situated in Nairobi’s Karen suburbs. The first warm-blooded stud farm in Kenya, Malo Stables produces purebred sport horses from Germany, Denmark, and Holland that have the best genetics. Professional training is provided for highly educated horses that compete and place in national competitions. There are various other horse activities to be learned in the Malo stables such as eventing techniques, show jumping, and proper dressage. Admire stunning views of the Ngong Hills on your way from Karen to Dagoretti Forest. This is the perfect outing for both experienced and inexperienced bikers. Certain routes are created and chosen according on the season and rider skill. When the ground allows, they provide great chances for extended trots and canters. At least four riders are required for each session, which lasts for at least two hours, and rides start at $60 USD per person each hour.
Achis Ranch & Horse Riding Club
Nairobi’s Achi’s Ranch and Horse Riding Club is located on Mikinduri Road on Mikinduri Lane, off Forest Edge Road, about 1.5 kilometres from the Bomas of Kenya. Beginner to-ride lessons are available at this horseback riding club. With the assistance of skilled professional horse trainers, visitors can see the majority of the animals in the Ngong Forest during horseback riding trips at Achi’s Ranch and Horse Riding Club in Nairobi. To protect both you and the activity, a trainer will lead the route into the jungle.
Enjoy an hour-long horseback ride on Nairobi’s most beautiful nature route for just Ksh 2000 per person, or Ksh 3000 for two hours, which includes basic horseback riding instruction from their knowledgeable horsemen. For only Ksh 500 you can take a 15-minute joy ride.
Ngong Racecourse
Ngong Racecourse is located on Ngong Road, next to Ngong Forest, between the Nairobi Business Park and Lenana School. Ngong Racecourse, one of the most beautiful racetracks in the world, is well known for both its beauty and difficulty. The Jockey Club of Kenya is in charge of running the racecourse. Bookmakers, qualified handicappers, stewards, and tote facilities are all part of the well-run racecourse. This makes it an excellent location for horse riding and racing.
Tigoni Horse Trail
The Tigoni Horse Trail is located in Limuru on the outskirts of Nairobi. You can visit this first-rate family-run horseback riding establishment and enjoy the peaceful surroundings Tigoni has to offer. They also offer individualised horseback riding lessons for riders of all skill levels.
Karen Riding Stables
The address of Karen Riding Stables is 47 Marula Lane, Nairobi. They are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday. With a variety of amenities, it’s a calm location to learn about horses. All disciplines, including dressage, polo, racing, jumping, and riding, offer rigging instruction.
Hardy Stud Horse Riding
It is situated on a 10-acre plot of land in the tranquil Karen neighbourhood and provides educational horseback riding courses. Hardy Stud offers professional training on lovely ponies and horses that are suitable and enjoyable to ride. The variety of horses and saddles allows every rider, regardless of skill level, to be fit with the right instruction. No matter your age, you have the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable and experienced trainers and caddies. It offers both adults and children great horse riding opportunities.
Waterfront Stables Horse Riding School
The Waterfront Stables are located in Karen’s The Waterfront Mall and it is the only horse facility in East Africa that provides an excellent horseback riding Kenya safari experience in an accessible location. For a range of equestrian riding disciplines, including dressage, show jumping, cross country, Western (American) riding, and trail riding, Waterfront Stables offers riding programs that begin with basic horsemanship (balance, horse control) and progress to more advanced skills. They can accommodate riders of all skill levels.
New Muthaiga Horse Riding Stables
The new Muthaiga horse-riding stables are situated in Kitusuru’s Manga Gardens, which is off Kirawa Road. Adult and child horseback riding lessons are offered at the stables, along with woodland rides in Sigiria forest where there are other additional kid-friendly safari attractions including MS. Cat, Dora the Dog, a few rabbits, chicks, liveries, and pony rides for birthday celebrations and other events.
Xina Horse Riding School & Stables
Xina Horse Riding and Stables is located on Ridgeways Road in Kiambu. The place is calm and ideal for anyone who wants to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The stables are open Tuesday through Sunday and also during the public holidays. Xina Horse Riding and Stables provide for kids and adults horseback riding experience. Along with horseback riding lessons, they also provide instruction with non-traditional horse activities such as dressage, show jumping, horse racing, and polo. Xina also provides a place for parents to drop off their children for a period of up to four hours. At this place the children are taken care of, fed, groomed, and eventually learn how to ride a horse. While their parents can also conduct other errands.
