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One of Africa’s conservation success stories with dozens of privately owned conservancies being at the forefront of the preservation of this unique landscape.
A hidden gem on the foothills of Mount Kenya.
A beautiful tented camp in the wilderness zone of Ol Pejeta.
Exquisite interiors compliment a myriad of activities.
This area sits approximately 215km north west of Nairobi at an altitude of approximately 6000ft. It formerly consisted of community and ranch land and has since been turned into a patchwork of private game reserves, with vast ranches where cattle and wildlife live alongside each other. This is prime Big Five territory at the base of snow-capped Mount Kenya. It is also home to many indigenous communities including the Laikipia Maasai and Samburu.
Read moreThis region is fantastic for those looking for a more active safari and many of the properties in the area offer far more than game drives. Activities include horse-riding, bush walks, bush meals, mountain biking, fishing to name a few. All with a backdrop of the majestic Mount Kenya, Africa’s second largest mountain.
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The gateway to the north is culturally diverse as it is beautiful, Laikipia is stunning and has put Kenya on the world map for high-end properties, unique guest experiences and use of technology to protect wildlife and the habitat.
This is one of the fastest growing regions in Kenya as a result of sound economic policies and the confidence in tourism opportunities, industry and agriculture.
Laikipia is a plateau district, straddling the equator north west of Mount Kenya. The plains stretch from the Rift Valley to magnificent escarpments, which drop to the Northern Frontier District. Nanyuki is the main town of the Laikipia region, and there are two rivers, the Ewaso Nyiro and Ewaso Narok, which wind through the region giving life to frequently very dry areas. The environment includes open grasslands, acacia bushland, basalt hills, cedar forests and kopjes. The area is extremely scenic with the escarpment giving way to dramatic wooded gorges and tangled riverine thickets. It has been made famous by Kuki Gallman who wrote ‘I Dreamed of Africa’ about her life in this secluded part of Africa. It is an area unknown to package tourists because all the accommodation is on private land where you are treated more like a houseguest than a tourist.
Due to the diverse range of habitats, Laikipia hosts an abundance of wildlife, second only to the Masai Mara in Kenya. It has significant populations of predators and also the “big five”, with over 50% of Kenya’s Black and White Rhinos, thousands of elephants, about 25% of the world’s Grevy Zebras, and an increasing population of Wild Dogs
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There is everything to love about Laikipia and Mount Kenya, a wildlife haven and cultural melting pot stand out but the resilience of the people and ingenuity has made the region a model for conservation.
Visit the Ngare Ndare forest and go swimming in the waterfalls and experience the canopy walk located 10 metres above ground.
Mount Kenya is a centerpiece that stands out on a clear day whichever angle you look.
Visit two of the last Southern White Rhinos in the world at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Located at the Mount Kenya Safari Club, this is a fantastic spot for children to learn more about some of Kenya's favourite animals.
There are experiences tailored for all price points from luxury lodges to bargain, self-catering options.
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