Laikipia District: Conservancies and Safari Experiences

In Laikipia District, you can plan a trip around specific safari and conservation experiences. At Ol Pejeta Conservancy, wildlife viewing and activities with experts take centre stage; Borana Conservancy combines its location on Mount Kenya with a rhino conservancy and outdoor activities. Loisaba Conservancy adds to the picture with its diverse wildlife. These places focus on different things—from searching for wildlife to learning about practical conservation work.

Wildlife Viewing and Conservation at Ol Pejeta

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is located on the plains of Laikipia County. On lion-tracking tours, visitors search for lions fitted with radio collars alongside an experienced tracker. Full-day game drives focus on wildlife in its natural habitat. After dark, night game drives offer a different perspective, giving visitors the chance to see nocturnal animals. Guided bush and bird walks with rangers, meanwhile, focus on observing and learning about routes, good spots for wildlife viewing and different species.

Conversations and insights into conservation work are also part of what is on offer. One-on-one conversations with experts about conservation, community development, conservation technology and other topics are available daily and can be booked three days in advance. Availability and booking conditions may change; check them in advance. Behind the scenes, visitors can observe chimpanzees at close range and learn more about their daily care. An interactive tracking experience with the K9 unit and bloodhounds, as well as an educational experience about rhino monitoring and identification, offer further insights. The ranger team knows each rhino by name and is familiar with its range. Check the operator for the current availability of these experiences. Booking the experience with the Northern White Rhinos supports conservation efforts to preserve the species.

Borana: Landscape and Activities

Borana Conservancy lies on the northern slopes of Mount Kenya on the Laikipia Plateau, north of the equator. Its location between an arid landscape to the north and ancient indigenous forests to the south makes the contrast in its surroundings a distinctive part of a visit. The conservancy is home to black and white rhinos, as well as other endangered species.

Visitors interested in learning about conservation measures as well as wildlife can find insights into water storage, solar energy and tree nurseries at the Mazingira Centre. Mountain biking is offered on the conservancy’s wildlife trails and paths. This means different ways of exploring sit side by side in the same conservancy: learning about specific conservation measures and taking part in an activity on the area’s trails.

Biodiversity at Loisaba Conservancy

Loisaba Conservancy in Laikipia County is home to more than 260 bird species and 50 mammal species. These include lions, African wild dogs, reticulated giraffes and endangered Grevy’s zebras. Species counts may change with monitoring. This diversity describes the habitat; it does not guarantee individual wildlife sightings.

Getting There and Planning Your Stay

You can reach Ol Pejeta Conservancy by road via Nanyuki. There are also scheduled flights to Nanyuki Airstrip, followed by a transfer to the conservancy; check flight availability when planning. Ol Pejeta is about 220 kilometres and around four hours from Nairobi. Distances and journey times may vary depending on the route and conditions.

When planning your stay, you can start by deciding which things matter most to you: game drives and wildlife viewing, guided activities or insights into conservation work. This will help you decide which experiences to consider when looking for a hotel for your trip. The experiences and landscapes of Laikipia offer a range of options without reducing these places to the same focus.

Discover more destinations: Nanyuki, Naro Moru, Tura, Kirichu, Lamuria.

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