- Best time to visit: Year-round; June to October and January to March are the driest and easiest for game viewing
- Getting there: About 3 to 4 hours by road from Nairobi, or a 45 minute scheduled flight
The Laikipia Plateau, north-west of Mount Kenya, is a patchwork of private and community conservancies. Because these areas are not national parks, guides can offer activities that are limited elsewhere in Kenya, such as walking safaris, night drives and horse or camel rides, depending on the conservancy.
Why choose a Laikipia conservancy
- Exclusive experiences: small camps, low vehicle numbers and guided activities beyond the standard game drive.
- Wildlife: black rhino, elephant, lion, leopard, wild dog, and species of the north such as Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe.
- Conservation: your visit supports anti-poaching and community work in the conservancy.
- Scenery: escarpments, savannah and views toward Mount Kenya.
Best time to visit
Laikipia is rewarding year-round. The dry seasons are best for wildlife concentrations, and the green seasons bring dramatic skies and fewer visitors.
Safaris that include Laikipia
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Laikipia Plateau, Kenya
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