Kicheche Laikipia Camp

Safari with a Conservation Heart in Ol Pejeta

In the shadow of Mount Kenya, rhinos graze peacefully on the golden plains of Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Here, at Kicheche Laikipia Camp, safari meets conservation. From big cats to endangered black rhinos, your stay supports one of Africa’s most important wildlife sanctuaries.

The Camp & Setting

Set on the edge of a dam with sweeping views, Kicheche Laikipia is a classic tented camp offering comfort and intimacy.

Six luxury tents with en suite bathrooms and verandas
Overlooks a busy waterhole attracting elephants, buffalo, and plains game
Central dining and lounge tent with firepit evenings
Solar-powered, eco-sensitive design

Wildlife & Activities

Activities

Rhino Encounters: Ol Pejeta is home to Kenya’s largest black rhino population and the last two northern white rhinos.
Game Drives: Explore diverse habitats teeming with predators and plains game.
Walking Safaris: Guided walks with armed rangers bring you closer to nature.
Conservation Activities: Visit the rhino sanctuary, anti-poaching dog unit, or community projects.

Why Choose Kicheche Laikipia Camp?

Exclusive access to Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Unique chance to see both black and white rhinos.
Rich mix of savannah, woodland, and riverine habitats.
Perfect complement to a Mara safari at Kicheche Mara Camp, Kicheche Bush Camp, or Kicheche Valley Camp.

Suggested Safari Combinations

Mara + Laikipia Circuit: Begin with predator-packed Mara Conservancies before flying to Ol Pejeta for rhino encounters.
Kenya Explorer Itinerary: Combine Laikipia with the Mara, Amboseli, or Samburu for ultimate variety.

Kicheche Laikipia Camp Rates

Non Resident Rates in US$ Per Night

Peak Season 01 July – 31 Oct 25 20 Dec 25 – 02 Jan 26	US$860
Single Supplement *	US$245
Conservancy Fees	US$187
Mid Season:3 Jan – 28 Feb 25	US$650
Single Supplement *	US$155
Conservancy Fees	US$187
Regular Season: 01 Mar – 15 Apr 25 23 May – 30 Jun 25 01 Nov – 19 Dec 25	US$570
Single Supplement *	US$140
Conservancy Fees	US$187
KMC & KBC close 06 April. KLC & KVC close 15th April. All camps reopen 23 May 2025, *(dates are subject to change)*
**Single* *supplement* *valid for 2 singles.* Double the single supplement will be charged for the 3rd single onwards

FAMILY SUITES (comes with exclusive use of vehicle)

Two separate bedrooms (double & twin/triple) each with ensuite bathrooms. The bedrooms are connected by a lounge furnished with a sofa and a small table enabling private dining on request. (Max capacity 5 pax)

Per night rate	Peak	Mid	Regular
Kicheche Laikipia	US$3,440	US$2,600	US$2,280

Above rates include:

Airstrip transfers; full board accommodation with meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (except for premium brands ), picnics, shared game-viewing drives, laundry, night drives (Laikipia & Valley only), escorted bush walks (all camps ), Community Discovery trip (Kicheche Mara only), canoeing and mountain biking (Kicheche Laikipia only) and a $5 per night Community Trust contribution.

Add Conservancy fees as applicable.

Excluded Activities

See page 6

*All Excluded Activities rates are subject to changes

Special Offers 2025

CONSERVANCY SAFARI – a combination of Laikipia + Mara or Valley Camp 6 for 5 OFFER valid throughout 2025. The Free night is at Laikipia Camp.
Kicheche Valley HONEYMOON OFFER – brides 50% off valid 2025 (Jul-Sep 25% off) and a half-hour free massage. (Travel within 12 months of wedding)
LONG STAY DISCOUNT 10% rate reduction – for 6 nights or more.

NOTE: Special Offers are not combinable & Conservancy fees are payable for any free nights.

Walking Wilderness

A wonderful 5-night package in the Maasai Mara, run on an exclusive basis, offering two nights at Kicheche Valley Naboisho, a walk across the Naboisho Conservancy to our mobile Wild Camping for one night, and a morning walk through Olare Motorogi Conservancy into Kicheche Bush Olare for two nights. A guest tent will be reserved in the event of bad weather causing the mobile camp to be cancelled

Walking Wilderness Rates per person sharing, Min 2 pax. INCLUSIVE of conservancy fees.	Peak	Mid	Regular
Charge	US$5,825	US$5,050	US$4,675

CONSERVANCY FEES:Our conservancy charges cover the community leases and management of our Conservancies.

Mara National Reserve: Our camps are in exceptional wildlife areas with low density tourism numbers and there is no need to visit the Mara National Reserve to view cheetahs, leopards, elephants etc. Should guests wish to make a visit to the Reserve there will be an additional charge (currently US$100 per person Jan – June and US$ 200 July – Dec). A sole-

use vehicle charge is also applicable outside of the peak migration period July-October.

LAIKIPIA CONSERVANCY FEES: Our fees cover Conservancy entrance fees and the Concession charge for our camp

	Peak	Mid & Regular
Exclusive use of Vehicle Charge	US$400	US$350

Departures after midday will be charged an extra day, however, this will be in lieu of the late departure fee.
Bookings of 4-6 guests will be guaranteed exclusive use at no surcharge.
Bookings of 4 guests requiring the 6 seater will be charged a supplement of half the exclusive use cost.
Bookings must be for consecutive days.
Families with children under 7 are required to take a vehicle on exclusive use.

Photography vehicle

	PEAK	MID & REGULAR
Charge	US$550	US$500

Providing an extra advantage with one side dropping down. To be booked on exclusive use. Departures after midday will be charged an extra day, however this will be in lieu of the late departure fee. Available at our Mara camps only. Suitable for 2 pax.

Minimum stay – two nights, Mara camps only.

Single supplement is valid for a maximum of 2 tents. Bookings of 3 or more singles will be required to pay double the single supplement for the 3rd single onwards.
Tour Leader / Driver Guide – US$100 per night accommodation plus Conservancy fees (Mara; Non-Resident US$130 per night/ Resident/Citizen US$25, Laikipia; Non-resident US$187, Resident Ksh 3,500, Citizen Ksh 2,000 per night). Tour leader rate is applicable for a tour leader tent and reserved for a leader / guide accompanying a group of paying guests.
Wild camping – fly camp from any of our camps. Per night supplement: US$200 pp (min 2 pax).

Airstrip Transfers – are included to and from our designated airstrips only as per below;

Kicheche Mara North: Mara North airstrip / Kicheche Bush Camp: Olare airstrip / Kicheche Valley Naboisho: Ol Seki airstrip / Kicheche Laikipia: Kamok airstrip – Ol Pejeta*

* Please specify Kamok when making airline reservations. If scheduled services are not operating into Kamok Airstrip Ol Pejeta, we will pick up from Nanyuki airstrip.

Extra charges will apply for arrivals and departures from alternative airstrips, please check applicable airstrips if flying from Masai Mara direct to Mombasa or Malindi on Mombasa Air.

Late Departures – guests departing after midday are required to vacate their tent by 10 a.m. and a supplement of US$150pp in peak season, and US$100pp in mid and regular seasons will be payable
Packed lunches on departure – available on request @ US$30 per person.
Non – package rates – available at Kicheche Laikipia subject to conditions, please contact us for details.
Exclusive use of camp – please contact us for details and price.
Traditional Marriage Blessing Package – available at the Mara camps, please contact us for details and prices.
Inter-camp Transfers – are complimentary between our Mara camps. Transfers to other camps are chargeable as per the transfer chart.