The archive contains only articles from the on-line pages
|
A horse-riding safari may not be for the faint-hearted. Yet if you are willing to take the risk that there could be nothing more than your horse’s speed and your ability to stay on to save you from a charging lion or buffalo, then there is little that can provide the same exhilarating thrill of close encounters in the wild.
My friend Kathryn, who is as mad on horse-riding as me, recently won a brave battle against cancer. We decided what better way to celebrate than to saddle up for an adventure of a lifetime together?
With tailor-made help from Aardvark Safaris Scotland, we found ourselves riding across remote corners of Kenya, yet enjoying sumptuous accommodation. The beauty of tracking game on horseback is that you can often get closer to the action. And even more unique – you are the only voyeurs for miles around – no army of Land-Rovers heading for the same wildlife like vultures around a kill. Incredibly, we didn’t spot any other tourists during our 10-day trip – and we managed to see all of The Big Five: elephant, rhino, leopard, lion and buffalo.
Deloraine House, near Nakuru
Met at Nairobi Airport by a driver and with a quick stop to marvel at the awe-inspiring view of the Rift Valley and Mount Kenya, a three-hour bone-rattling journey took us to the haven of Deloraine. This grand colonial house was built in 1920 by the Duke of Buccleuch’s brother and is now home to Tristan and Cindy Voorspuy.
Renowned for their exciting Offbeat Safaris, this energetic couple spend long days in the saddle guiding
