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Laikipia
(Kenya)
The Laikipia District of Kenya is located in the centre of the country, on the equator. It was developed in the last centuries as ranch land by colonialists, but is now famous as a vast bush wilderness the size of Wales.
The district is a vast plateau, with plains that stretch from the Great Rift Valley to magnificent escarpments which descend into the Northern Frontier District. These plains are physically diverse and scenically spectacular, covered by open grasslands, basalt hills, lonely kopjes and dense cedar forests, fed by the Ewaso Nyiro and Ewaso Narok rivers.
Running for 200 kilometres south of Laikipia, and forming part of the eastern wall of the Rift Valley are the Aberdares. This beautiful hill country is the source of great Kenyan rivers such as the Tana.
Wildlife in the region is excellent with one of the largest populations of elephant to be found in Africa, as well as the rare black rhino and a huge variety of other game.
In and around Laikipia
Walking safaris and game drives are standard. Some lodges also offer horse and camel riding, and the region is excellent for hiking and mountain biking.
There should be plenty of opportunity to interact with the local Masai.
Accommodation in Laikipia (Kenya)
Laikipia Camp is a small luxurious tented camp, nestled at the foot of indigenous forest overlooking a waterhole, in the centre of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Loisaba is a working ranch, conservation project and luxury lodge with spa. Constructed from stone, local timber and thatch, the lodge is perched high on the edge of the Laikipia Plateau looking south towards Mount Kenya.
Sabuk Lodge is a stunning wilderness destination, perched on the high banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in the Northern Frontier District of Kenya, overlooking the Laikipia Plateau and Samburu land.
Other regions in Kenya
Despite its size, Amboseli is one of the most popular parks in Kenya due in part to its stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Chyulu Hills and Tsavo National Parks
Chyulu Hills & Tsavo National Parks are in south eastern Kenya between Kilimanjaro and the coast.
The Laikipia District of Kenya is located in the centre of the country, on the equator.
Lake Victoria is the second largest freshwater lake in the world at 70,000 square kilometres, and crosses over into Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
The Lamu Archipelago is located close to the northern coast of Kenya and home to the beautiful islands of Manda, Lamu, Kiwayu and Pate.
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a private reserve in north-east Kenya near to Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu and the Aberdares.
The Masai Mara, the most famous of Kenya’s reserves, has been called 'the most magnificent theatre in the world.'
Meru is one of Kenya’s least visited national parks.
Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya and occupies a stunning setting by the Indian Ocean.
Mount Kenya
Nairobi is a bustling, lively city which boasts its own National Park.
The Kenyan Rift Valley is a section of the 6,000km Great Rift Valley which stretches from the Dead Sea in the Middle East, all the way to Mozambique.
Samburu and Shaba National Parks
The Samburu National Reserve is situated on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Kenya.
