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.

£7,295

Flight Inclusive

£6,595

Land Only

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Carbon Footprint

3757kg CO2e

With International Flights

1115kg CO2e

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What does this mean?

Highlights

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

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.

Focus

This tour focuses on the mammals and birds of central Kenya, but other wildlife will also be included. This tour is best suited for those with an interest in both mammals and birds.

Outline Itinerary

Day

Depart London, fly Nairobi & overnight

Day

Aberdare National Park

Days

3 - 5

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Days

6 - 9

Laikipia Wilderness Camp

Day

Fly Nairobi & depart

Day

Arrive London

What's Included?

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.

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Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£7,295

Land Only

£6,595

Single Supplement

£645

Regional Departures

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2028

Flight Inclusive

£7,395

Land Only

£6,995

Single Supplement

£695

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

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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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