Out of the Jeep, into the Saddle

Spotting zebras is more fun on horseback. In the rugged heart of Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau, Sosian Lodge offers a rare, high-octane alternative to the traditional safari By Susan Rigetti I n central Kenya , far from the Masai Mara, lies the Laikipia Plateau, a vast, arid bushland set at 6,500 feet. Dotted with ranches and private conservancies, it is often overlooked by camera-toting visitors chasing the Great Migration. And as one of the last strongholds of the African wild dog and the Grévy’s zebra, it remains among the country’s most compelling safari destinations. The place to stay is Sosian Lodge, a working cattle ranch comprising 24,000 acres, several hours northwest of Mount Kenya. Getting there is an adventure in itself: after a flight into Nairobi and a transfer to READ ON