Kicheche Laikipia Camp
An eco-award-winning small luxurious tented camp nestled in the shadows of Mount Kenya at the foot of an indigenous forest overlooking a waterhole. The camp’s squeaky green safari chic marries beautifully and sensitively with the natural highs of her surrounds in the wilderness zone of Ol Pejeta.
Kicheche Laikipia Camp Highlights
When to goAll Year Round Price
From $525 - per person sharing. Highlights
Enchanting Bush Safari Encounters Ideal Stay
Minimum 4 Nights
Kicheche Laikipia Camp Booking Seasons
Stay at Kicheche Laikipia Camp
With 90,000 acres of wilderness, the Conservancy is home to Kenya’s largest population of Black Rhino, large numbers of elephant, cheetah, lion, leopard, African wild dog and plentiful plains game. There are also a number of the rarer Northern species such as Grevys Zebra, Jackson’s Hartebeest and Beisa Oryx. The Conservancy lies on the Equator 30 minutes drive from Nanyuki airstrip and affords wonderful views of Mt Kenya.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy into the stunning Lolldaiga Hills offering excellent walking terrain. 49,000 acres of wilderness from cedar forests to open grasslands and valleys, outstanding views, 104 mammals, 385 bird species.
At Kicheche Laikipia Camp
There are only six luxurious tents and an intimate and personalized atmosphere prevails in this superbly hosted camp, one of them is a family tent. The spacious well-furnished lounge and dining tent have two roaring fires for the cooler evenings. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are often taken al-fresco and pre-dinner drinks and star gazing are a must under the great African sky.
Game viewing is also possible from the comfort of your verandah, overlooking the dam, a magnet for wildlife during the dry season. Charging facilities in your tent. Lighting is supplied 24 hours; however sadly the solar system does not allow hair dryers. WIFI in the lounge.
Kicheche Laikipia is famous for the creative cuisine the chefs prepare. From starter to dessert, from outstanding bush breakfast with different selections every day to the sundowner snacks, they offer a feast for the gourmets.
At Kicheche Laikipia Camp
There is an extensive range of activities available and there is an outstanding guiding team to look after you in the field.
The camp is in the low vehicle density wilderness zone of the conservancy and the wildlife viewing is a very private and rewarding activity. Not only is this East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary there is also a myriad of other wildlife to be seen including elephant, lion, cheetah, wild dog and abundant plains game. Ol Pejeta Conservancy also permits Night Game Drives which focus on species not seen on regular day drives.
While in Ol Pejeta, you can visit the Morani Center and the endangered species enclosure with the last remaining Northern White Rhinos on the planet, the chimpanzees sanctuary, or pay a visit to the anti-poaching dogs. (some activities at a fee). For the more active visitors, canoeing, horse riding, mountain biking and bush walks.
Things to do at Kicheche Laikipia Camp
- Bush Walks
- Game Drives
- Bush Weddings
- Sundowners and Bush Dinners
- Wild Fly Camping
- Community Visits
Select Tour Ideas
A selection of tour itineraries to showcase what you can do. We encourage you to pick destinations of interest and we custom-make your safari to give you a more personalized experience.
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