Debbie who has been on 17 In The Saddle rides. Spectacular Riding With The Granddaughters | I have been multiple times to Ol Donyo Lodge so knew roughly what to expect, however, I have never taken my two granddaughters before (aged 12 and 14). We all live on Guernsey so long canters, let alone a gallop, are tricky to say the least. I was nervous about the responsibility but needn't have been. Coral, the stable manager, was everything and more. She gave the girls confidence and encouraged them, for the first few days, to ride different horses that she suggested for them individually. She was able to recognise the girls' personalities and match them to compatible horses - I was very impressed. Especially as she applied her skills to me as well! By day four they were galloping - a first for one of them and had smiles wrapped around the back of their heads.

Mikaela who has been on 3 In The Saddle rides. Very luxurious lodge, good quality horses, a bit samey staying for 8 days | I wasn't expecting to ride only with guides ie not with other guests. In order to get to the plains where one could canter or gallop, one had to walk through the bush for about half an hour - which did allow for the possibility of seeing animals but got a bit boring. In parts of the plains there were a lot of "holes" (animal burrows), which is probably why we mainly cantered and only very occasionally galloped.
They catered to my wishes to ride in the morning and in the afternoon everyday, and exhausted me, which is what I was hoping for! The lead guide was both informative and friendly and I enjoyed his company.

Mary who has been on 19 In The Saddle rides. Fabulous Riding, great Service and Accommodation | I was very satisfied with my horses. The horses were very well cared for and the saddles and riding equipment in excellent condition. There were plenty of opportunities for long canters and riding among the wildlife was such an experience.

[Abbie from ITS replies: Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your riding adventure in Kenya].

Debbie who has been on 17 In The Saddle rides. Cantering in Vast African Spaces | Although I was a repeat rider at Ol Donyo, stable managers change and Laura was new to me. Despite her youth I was impressed with her knowledge of each and every horse and after chatting with me she found my dream horse - Narok. As a "senior" rider, sporting two brand new hips, I wanted security but not boredom and Narok, at 20, delivered. Laura got it just right and I forgot I was so ancient!

Suzanne who has been on 6 In The Saddle rides. Magical Once in a Lifetime Experience | All riders have their priviate guides. I would let the guide know what pace and how long of a ride I would like to do. When my husband came along we went much slower. Everything is so personalized. The horses are incredibly cared for and you could tell how much they loved them. I fell in love with my horse who was perfect for me and my husband also had an incredible horse. We also had our personal game driver who was so incredible. We designed what we wanted to do each day. If my hubby and our guide went hiking but I rode, we would meet up somewhere special. It was so incredible how personalized EVERYTHING was.