Ekorian's Mugie Camp

Location: Ekorian’s Mugie Camp is set within the private Mugie Conservancy in northern Kenya’s Laikipia region - a vast and varied landscape of open plains, acacia woodland, and rolling hills. This part of Kenya feels wonderfully remote, far from the more well-trodden southern safari circuits, and offers a real sense of exclusivity and space. The conservancy itself spans over 40,000 acres and plays a vital role in protecting key wildlife species, including endangered northern specials like Grevy’s zebra and Jackson’s hartebeest. The camp is positioned to make the most of the views, and the feeling of seclusion and serenity here is something special - it’s safari at its most peaceful and personal.

Rooms: There are just six tented rooms at Ekorian’s Mugie Camp - including one family unit - each built on raised wooden decks and tucked into the bush for privacy. Interiors are simple but beautifully done, using local materials and hand-crafted touches to create a warm, welcoming feel. The tents are fully en-suite, with hot showers and flushing loos, and each has a private veranda overlooking the surrounding wilderness. It’s not flashy, but it’s thoughtful and comfortable - a proper back-to-nature safari experience, with just the right amount of rustic charm and ease. The family tent works well for those travelling with children, offering both space and flexibility.

Amenities: Ekorian’s ethos is all about simplicity done well. The main mess area is open-sided and sociable, with views over a small waterhole where animals often come to drink. There’s a shaded pool for cooling off during the day, and a firepit where guests gather in the evenings to share stories over a drink. Meals are homemade, fresh, and hearty - often served under the stars or in scenic spots around the conservancy. Service is relaxed but attentive, and the camp team - many of whom are from the surrounding communities - bring warmth, pride, and genuine hospitality to every stay.

Activities: Mugie Conservancy offers an incredibly varied safari experience. Morning and evening game drives give you the chance to spot lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, and rare northern species like reticulated giraffe and gerenuk. The conservancy is also home to a population of black and white rhino, protected through strong anti-poaching efforts. Guided bush walks offer a slower, more intimate look at the landscape, and guests can also visit the working cattle ranch, go paddle boarding or fishing on the dam, or meet Tala - the camp’s adopted orphaned cheetah. There’s even a nine-hole golf course within the conservancy for something a bit different. It’s the kind of place where no two days are the same.

Sustainability: Conservation and community are at the heart of everything Ekorian’s Mugie Camp does. Mugie Conservancy is a shining example of how tourism, livestock management, and wildlife protection can work together in a shared space. Revenue from the camp helps fund anti-poaching efforts, conservation research, and vital community programmes in education and healthcare. Ekorian employs local staff, supports neighbouring schools, and champions responsible tourism at every level. The camp itself runs on solar power, avoids unnecessary waste, and is designed to blend sensitively into its surroundings. It’s a quiet, confident model of sustainability - one that guests are invited to be part of simply by being there.