A testament to Kenya’s treasure trove of wildlife and natural beauty
Kayak in Lake Baringo amidst playful elephants and buffalo
The vast and luscious Laikipia Plateau is one of the best places to visit in Kenya to see wildlife. Located in between Mount Kenya and Samburu, it is made up of several private and community-owned conservancies. As well as offering transformative Kenya safari tours, these conservancies protect the land and bring jobs to local communities, offering an insight into some of Kenya's inspiring sustainability initiatives.
Those who visit Laikipia get to stay in small Kenya safari camps and enjoy a more intimate and rewarding Kenya safari. Visitors can encounter the most precious Kenya wildlife in a pristine, unfenced wilderness without encountering large crowds. Expect mesmerising sightings of majestic elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalos, hippos and warthog, as well as the elusive leopard, striped hyena and wild dog.
Endangered species can be seen here more than anywhere else in East Africa, and Laikipia is recognized for its flourishing numbers of these rare animals.Laikipia also offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy activities that are not permitted in most national parks and reserves, enhancing your Kenya safari vacation with something unique. Transform your trip with wild dog tracking, a guided camel trek with "Karisa Walking Safaris", or even swimming in tumbling waterfalls.
Featured Victoria Falls Trips
Stay in the small town of Victoria Falls, on the bank of the Zambezi or overlooking the grand gorge itself. A stay in Victoria Falls combines brilliantly with other destinations in Zimbabwe and neighbouring Botswana and Zambia. Connections to Jo'Burg are easy too to combine Victoria Falls with a safari in Kruger National Park in South Africa, for example. Here are a few of our favourite itineraries that include Victoria Falls.
10 Day Off the Beaten Track Safari in Kenya
Laikipia, Masai Mara, Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
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Where to stay in Laikipia
The conservancies within Laikipia offer fantastic Kenya safari camps with some of the best guides in the country. We have partnered with a selection of these which prioritise sustainability as well as ensuring your up-most comfort.
There is also an array of more adventurous, down-to-earth luxury safari lodges which include stays in mobile camps, where you can eat dinner under the stars.
Borana Lodge
With eight perfectly-proportioned cottages nestled unobtrusively onto the hillside, Borana’s environ...
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Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages
Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages is a small, family-run property, tucked away amongst a grove of yellow-bar...
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Sosian Lodge
Located in the peaceful heart of Laikipia, an area with the second largest population of elephants, ...
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Ol Lentille
Ol Lentille, a captivating stop off the beaten track of your captivating safari holiday in Kenya.
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Lengishu
Nestled in Kenya's Laikipia region, Lengishu Safari Lodge on the Borana Conservancy is a paragon of ...
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