Laikipia - Kenya's Heartland

Tour Code: KEN09

An 11-day tour to central Kenya, focusing on some of the rarer wildlife found in the Laikipia conservancy areas, such as melanistic Leopard, Beisa Oryx, African Wild Dog, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and plenty of birdlife.

11 days from
£7,295 (Inc flights)
Land only price from
£6,495
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

Laikipia is located in central Kenya, approximately 100 miles to the north of Nairobi, and is roughly half the size of Wales. Its high, open plains were once primarily large ranches and farmland but have now been transformed into a mosaic of livestock grazing and managed conservancy areas, which are home to some of Kenya’s more unusual wildlife, including African Wild Dog, a small number of melanistic Leopards, Cheetah, Black and White Rhino, Serval, bustards and nightjars. The diversity of wildlife here is second only to the Maasai Mara, but with a very different landscape. It is less visited than the more famous Mara, so it is not as busy and has a more relaxed feel to it.

  • Stay at the world-famous Laikipia Wilderness Camp and search for African Wild Dogs & melanistic Leopards
  • Explore Aberdare National Park
  • Possibility of Black & White Rhino at Ol Pejeta
  • Abundant birdlife (over 1,000 species recorded in Kenya!)
  • Lion, Cheetah, Serval & Leopard all possible
  • Stunning scenery of Laikipia County

Grading

Grade A - this is a traditional African safari, and therefore suitable for anyone of any age, without any great necessity for extreme fitness. Our birdwatching and mammal-viewing will be through a mixture of driving and gentle walks. You should, however, be prepared for some road journeys of three to four hours in length. Roads and tracks can be rough in places. 

Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Depart London, fly Nairobi & overnight
Day 2
Aberdare National Park
Day 3/5
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Day 6/9
Laikipia Wilderness Camp
Day 10
Fly Nairobi & depart
Day 11
Arrive London
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What's Included

What's Included?

  • Flights
  • Accommodation:

    Accommodation in Nairobi will be in a comfortable mid-range hotel. Rooms at The Ark may be on the small side, but they are comfortable and en suite. Accommodation in Ol Pejeta Conservancy and Laikipia Wilderness Camp will most likely be in semi-permanent tented camps with en suite bathrooms.  

Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2025

Departures Availability Cost
Mon 15th Sep – Thu 25th Sep 6 £7,295
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Flights:
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Flights are included in the tour cost
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£6,495
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£1,595

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

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