Laikipia Safaris

In one of Kenya’s most beautiful and remote regions, a luxury Laikipia safari offers a true wilderness experience with game viewing second only to the Mara. Covering an area the size of Wales, the landscape ranges from high-altitude plateaus and deep river gorges to semi-arid plains and forested hills, creating a sanctuary for elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and a wealth of plains game. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy deserves special mention for its big five population, being home to the healthiest number of black rhinos in East Africa, as well as a chimpanzee sanctuary that you can visit.

Privately owned, this former ranch land now comprises wildlife conservancies and family-owned ranches offering exclusive animal encounters. Something that’s often difficult to achieve in Kenya’s better-known reserves. In addition, the involvement of local Samburu and Masai communities in tourism gives visitors the opportunity for rare and genuine engagement with local people.

It’s the unique safari activities on offer on a tailor made Laikipia safari that are one of the greatest appeals of a stay here on the plateau. Imagine traversing the plains on a camel safari, tracking elusive wild dog, galloping through the savannah on a horse-riding adventure or taking to the skies in a helicopter for a bird’s eye view of the region. It’s a great place for fly camping too, and there’s nothing quite like falling asleep beneath the stars after an exhilarating day in the bush.