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Take the Next StepsThe Laikipia Plateau, north of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya, is one of East Africa’s most important conservation success stories. Rather than a single park, Laikipia is a network of private and community conservancies that prioritize coexistence—between wildlife, people, and working landscapes.
This is Kenya at its most intelligent and intentional.
Laikipia was never designed to replicate the Masai Mara. Instead, it evolved around a different question: how can wildlife thrive alongside people, livestock, and land ownership?
The result is a safari experience defined by:
Wildlife here behaves differently. Encounters are quieter, less reactive, and often more revealing.
Laikipia supports an exceptional range of species, including:
What Laikipia lacks in sheer density, it makes up for in behavioral richness and the ability to experience wildlife on foot, at night, and far from other vehicles.
Laikipia is one of Kenya’s best regions for non-vehicle safari experiences.
Here, guides are encouraged to:
This creates a safari rhythm that is immersive rather than reactive, ideal for travelers who want to understand how ecosystems function.
Lodge choice in Laikipia defines the experience. We focus on conservancies with strong guiding culture, real conservation impact, and meaningful access to land.
Wildlife density and conservation leadership
Ol Pejeta is East Africa’s most important rhino stronghold and one of the continent’s most impactful private conservancies.
We like Ol Pejeta for:
Our preferred camp:
Kicheche Laikipia Camp — understated, guiding-driven, and ideally positioned for both vehicle and walking safaris.
Heritage, scale, and elegance
Lewa is one of Kenya’s most established conservancies, combining strong wildlife protection with refined safari experiences.
It offers:
Our preferred camp:
Lewa Wilderness — classic, elegant, and deeply connected to the conservancy’s conservation mission.
Scale and integration
Borana works seamlessly with Lewa, creating one of Kenya’s largest contiguous protected landscapes.
We use Borana for:
Our preferred camp:
Borana Lodge — refined without being showy, with excellent guiding and access to a vast private landscape.
Community-led conservation, done right
Il Ngwesi is a community-owned conservancy that represents one of Kenya’s most successful local conservation models.
This is a powerful addition for travelers interested in:
Our preferred camp:
Il Ngwesi Lodge — simple, atmospheric, and deeply authentic.
For many travelers, Laikipia becomes the most memorable part of Kenya—not because it overwhelms, but because it explains.
Ideal for:
Less ideal for:
We use Laikipia to add depth and intelligence to a Kenya itinerary.
Paired with the Mara ecosystem, it transforms a trip from a classic safari into a thoughtful exploration of how wildlife survives in the modern world.
For the right traveler, Laikipia doesn’t feel like an alternative—it feels like the point.
Mammals
Primates
Birdlife (woodland & arid specialists)
Reptiles
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