~ Established 1971
~
Celebrating 45
Years On Safari
SAFARIS UNLIMITED
(AFRICA) LTD
P O Box 24181 - 00502,
Nairobi, Kenya
Cell: +254 727 535019
Welcome Gordie Church from Nairobi, Kenya! Mr.
Church is a Professional Safari Guide & Horseman. Along with his riding
crew, he has one of the best riding adventures in the world!
GM: An amazing adventure to go horseback riding
in Africa! What is the best way to book an adventure?
GC: The
best way to book an adventure would be to email us at info@safarisunlimited.com
GM: What items will be essential for me to pack
for the safari?
GC: See the list below
GM: Your videos of safaris are amazing! Your horses look happy and healthy. Tell us about your horses…
GC: We love
our horses; they are part of the family. We typically have between 25-30 horses
ranging from a 12-hand pony for Tyga (our daughter) to 16.3 Warmblood cross.
We have a variety of mixed breeds all purposely chosen by us to
become safari horses. Their breeding consists of South African Boerped,
Thoroughbred, Somali pony thoroughbred cross and warmbloods. They live with us
at our farm and graze freely on 4,500 acres with all the wildlife. They are
totally accustomed to game. We breed our own and have all our young stock
coming through. We break them in using natural horsemanship from Parelli to
horse whispering. It is always a happy moment watching a guest enjoying a
homebred horse whilst on safari. We are lucky enough to have a good reputation
in the local horse community for looking after our horses, which in turn means
we get offered lovely horses to buy.
GM: Will I choose my own horse, or will you choose
a horse for me?
GC: Once
you have completed a detailed riding form we will choose the best horse
for you.
GM: Seeing the African landscape and variety of wildlife from horseback must be incredible. What about encounters with lions
and other predators?
GC: With over 45 years of experience we are
probably the most experienced outfitter that has approached predators and other
big game of which we encounter almost daily. To see a lion from the back of a horse is a
very special and unforgettable moment.
GM: Describe a safari day from morning until
night...
GC: After a ‘full-monty’ breakfast we ride in a
northerly direction, through a gorge looking for leopard, lions and hyenas and
out over the Ololituroto plain, scattered with the occasional balanities tree.
Exceptional views in every direction on excellent going for the horses. An excellent opportunity to run along side
the plains game. Picnic lunch in the Olomai forest, siesta and a glorious
afternoon ride down to the Mara river, with many large pods of hippo and the
odd monster crocodile. Dropping into camp for a well deserved cocktail and a
hot shower. Followed by canapés by the campfire and a candle lit supper. Off to
bed to await the excitement of the noises of the night. Hugging your hot water
bottle till morning to be awoken by ‘jambo, jambo’ and a steaming hot coffee or
tea to your bedside.
GM: As a seasoned rider and a terrific horseman,
what does horsemanship mean to you?
GC: Horsemanship
means to me trust, respect, courage and companionship between man and horse. A
complete understanding of one another’s ability’s, strengths and weaknesses.
Book
your trip today!
A SHORT RIDE IN THE
MARA : 6 night ride
14 ~ 20 August 2017
10~ 16 January 2018
MASAI MARA RIDE : 8
night ride
22 ~ 30 June 2017
23 June ~ 1 July 2018
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Gordie at work.    |
SAFARIS UNLIMITED (AFRICA) LTD
P O Box 24181 - 00502, Nairobi, Kenya
Cell: +254 727 535019
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