Chyulu Hills | Kenya

The Chyulu Hills are situated in southern Kenya. The shining gem to this landscape is her majesty Mt. Kilimanjaro who is a constant guardian on the horizon. She provides an impressive backdrop to horse exploration and photographic moments. The riding occurs on Mbirikani a 300,000 acre Maasai Group ranch. The contrasting landscapes are extreme ranging from vast and rolling savannah plains, to acacia woodland and even jungle-like mist forests that cloak the hilltops. The focal part of the ranch is the Chyulu Hills, which rise from 3000 feet to 7500 feet and run for 40 miles. The country offers several different ecosystems, from steep wooded hills to open plains. Most soil is lava ash therefore ideal for the horses although occasionally the rides cross a rocky lava flow.

The majority of the horses are South African Boerpeds and some thoroughbreds, TB crosses and Somali ponies. Most of the horses are around 15hh or over. The horses are well schooled and experienced riding amongst wildlife.