Conservation & variety
North of Mount Kenya, Laikipia is a patchwork of private ranches and community conservancies known for rhino conservation, excellent guiding and a much broader choice of activities than a traditional game-drive safari.
Our view
Particularly strong for families, active travellers and anyone wanting to combine wildlife with walking, riding or time with conservation teams.
We decide where to place it within a journey according to flight connections, season and the experience offered by the other regions in your itinerary.
Laikipia is a collection of different ranches and conservancies, rather than one safari address. Wildlife access, guiding and the mix of activities vary by property. Walking, riding or a conservation interest can help decide where to stay; we check what is available from the exact camp and what suits your party.
The appeal is often the variety: game drives alongside time on foot, in camp or exploring the wider landscape. Lewa Wilderness, Borana and El Karama offer different ways to experience the region. Their property pages explain the rooms, activities and practical details.
Laikipia works as a contrast to the Maasai Mara or as part of a northern journey with Samburu. Choose enough nights to enjoy the activities you came for. Our Laikipia & Samburu itinerary is one starting point, with camps and flight arrangements tailored to your dates.
Where to stay
Explore the camps, lodges and private houses in our collection, then ask us to help choose the right stay for your journey.
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Arijiju is an exclusive-use five-suite retreat within Borana Conservancy, where stone architecture, a private pool and extensive wellness facilities accompany a varied safari. It offers a house-based stay with room for several generations to spend time together.
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Borana Lodge overlooks Borana Conservancy in Laikipia, with eight guest bedrooms arranged in individual and family cottages. Rhino conservation, horse riding and walking add variety to game drives, while the stone-and-thatch buildings retain the feel of a welcoming bush home.
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El Karama is an owner-run lodge on a working Laikipia conservancy, with individually designed bandas, family accommodation and private cottage collections. Walking, fly-camping, farm visits and children’s Bush School create a varied safari shaped around time outdoors.
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Enasoit is an exclusive-use camp and private reserve in Laikipia, with tented cottages gathered around a wildlife waterhole. Its separate Pool House, varied outdoor programme and flexible family accommodation give one group room to settle into a private safari stay.
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Kicheche Laikipia is a six-tent camp overlooking a waterhole in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Its small scale, hosted atmosphere and access to rhino conservation make it a focused Laikipia safari, with walks and other activities alongside day and night drives.
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Kifaru House is a small hilltop lodge in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, with six bedrooms across five thatched cottages. Lawn gardens, a shared infinity pool and views towards Mount Kenya complement game drives focused on Lewa’s rhinos and varied wildlife.
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Laragai House is an exclusive-use eight-bedroom home on Borana Conservancy in Laikipia. A staffed household, private pool, tennis court and varied conservancy activities make it a spacious base for families or friends travelling together.
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Lengishu is an exclusive-use safari home in Borana Conservancy, with six main bedrooms across four cottages. A heated infinity pool, private living spaces and a flexible programme of drives, walks and conservation activities make it a residential Laikipia retreat.
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Lewa Safari Camp offers thatched safari tents within Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, where rhino conservation and varied wildlife are central to the stay. Eleven standard tents and two family suites provide a comfortable base for guided drives, walks and time beside the pool.
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Lewa Wilderness is a family-run lodge with nine cottages in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Garden and hillside accommodation, varied guided activities and produce from its own farm create a relaxed base for exploring one of Kenya’s important rhino conservation landscapes.
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Loisaba Lodo Springs has eight spacious tented rooms above the Laikipia plains, with wide views towards Mount Kenya. Personal hosting, generous verandas and access to Loisaba Conservancy’s riding, walking and wildlife programme give it a more private lodge-style safari atmosphere.
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Loisaba Star Beds offers an unusual Laikipia stay on a rocky kopje, with four-poster beds that roll onto open platforms beneath the sky. Four accommodation units overlook a valley and waterhole, combining a simple bush atmosphere with Loisaba’s varied safari activities.
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Loisaba Tented Camp stands on an escarpment above the Laikipia plains, with twelve tents and wide views towards Mount Kenya. An infinity pool, adjoining family combinations and varied conservancy activities offer a balance of comfortable camp time and active safari.
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Lolldaiga House is a six-bedroom private home in Laikipia’s Lolldaiga Conservancy. A wide veranda, infinity pool and staffed dining offer a comfortable base for guided drives, walks and time exploring the conservancy’s hills, forests and plains.
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Ol Jogi is an exclusive-use home within its own Laikipia conservancy, with eleven bedrooms across eight cottages. Individually designed interiors, extensive leisure facilities and access to wildlife conservation work create a private safari with substantial scope beyond game drives.
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Ol Lentille offers four private villas high in northern Laikipia, with wide views, personal hosting and a varied programme of walking, cultural encounters and wildlife outings. Villa living and time with local guides shape the stay.
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Ol Malo is a family-run bush home on the edge of the Laikipia Plateau, with four lodge cottages and a separate private-house option. Horse and camel outings, guided walks and northern Kenya adventures give it a character beyond conventional game drives.
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Private Wilderness is an exclusive-use retreat in Lewa, with five thatched cottages overlooking the Eastern Marania River valley. Independent shared spaces and a pool create a private-home setting for up to ten guests, with the wider conservancy providing the safari backdrop.
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Segera Retreat brings together ten villas and houses within a private Laikipia conservancy. Contemporary African art, gardens, varied accommodation and a strong conservation focus distinguish it from a conventional safari lodge, with wildlife outings balanced by dining and wellness experiences.
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Sirai House is an exclusive-use six-suite residence on Borana, combining a private safari setting with extensive house facilities. Personal dining, guided outings and separate bedroom suites make it a substantial base for a family or group travelling together.
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Sirikoi House is a three-bedroom exclusive-use home within Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. A private guide, vehicle, chef and heated pool give a small family or group its own safari rhythm, with the option to join Sirikoi’s main dining deck.
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Sosian is a restored ranch-house lodge on a working wildlife and cattle ranch in Laikipia. Garden accommodation, horse riding, walking and varied outdoor activities make it an engaging alternative to a safari built entirely around game drives.
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Suyian Lodge has fourteen suites overlooking a private conservancy in northern Laikipia, each with its own plunge pool. Stone-led design, a family suite and a varied programme of drives, walks and riding provide a contemporary base in a less visited landscape.
View propertyLaikipia is especially rewarding for walking and active safaris and for travellers interested in conservation-led journeys. Our Laikipia and Samburu itinerary shows how the regions can work together.
Use our Kenya seasonal guide to compare travel months, explore suggested itineraries and guide prices, and compare Kenya camps, lodges and hotels. For a route designed around your dates and interests, speak to our Kenya specialists.
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