Each bedroom and ensuite bathroom is individually designed using local materials, sustainable soaps, and body wash. Cool, private verandas invite peace and relaxation while you enjoy the vista and the wildlife.
Laikipia Wilderness Camp:-Embrace the untamed Beauty
Nestling on a hillside above the Ewaso Narok River, Laikipia Wilderness Camp enjoys a unique, more adventurous, relaxed safari experience where people prefer to stay longer and enjoy this family-owned camp. The rooms are carefully sited to invite both couples who seek a private, secluded stay and young families. Adjoined tents with a shared bathroom and veranda enable families to keep an eye on little ones, yet soak up the wilderness experience.
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Laikipia Wilderness Camp Main Camp
Six spacious tented rooms complement a central dining area with indoor and outdoor sitting areas giving snug warmth and views of the stunning Laikipia landscape. Plentiful books and board games enable reference and relaxation. Traditional and beautifully rustic; each bedroom and ensuite bathroom is individually designed using local materials, sustainable soaps, and body wash. Cool, private verandas invite peace and relaxation while you enjoy the vista and the wildlife.
Understated luxury:
On top of a rock above camp, a swinging bench offers a 360-degree view of the Laikipia landscape with the impressive skyline of Mount Kenya on clear days. Feel free to grab your book and enjoy the tranquility of this unique viewpoint. The owner’s dogs do live in the main camp helping to make the atmosphere feel like home.
- Family Tent:-We have a total of four family tents which are a double room, with interconnecting twin for smaller children. One of our family tents is extra large and designed for families with up to four children who are in an interconnecting quadruple room, next door to the double and with a bathroom at the rear.
- Tents:A variety of double or twin tents which attach to an open-air bathroom, so you can enjoy showering under the stars. Spacious verandas and day beds to enjoy the relaxing moments.
Laikipia Wilderness River Camp
The camp comprises four cottages, featuring two family cottages and two versatile double, twin, or triple rooms, all equipped with en suite open-air bathrooms. The thatched buildings provide a cool retreat during siesta time, and the sounds of the river create a tranquil backdrop for your stay.
The heart of the camp boasts a large central mess and dining area, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among guests. It’s an ideal space for larger groups seeking an exclusive and immersive wilderness experience.
Discover Laikipia Wilderness River Camp, where the soothing sounds of the river harmonize with our commitment to providing an authentic and unforgettable safari adventure.Camp, where the soothing sounds of the river harmonize with our commitment to providing an authentic and unforgettable safari adventure.
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Laikipia Wilderness Palm Camp
Laikipia Wilderness Palm Camp, opened its doors officially in October 2023. This unique camp strikes a perfect balance between our main camp and river camp, featuring four tented en-suite rooms elevated on wooden stilts. The rooms offer an enchanting perspective of the Ewaso Narok River, each with a private veranda where guests can immerse themselves in the scenic beauty of the river.
Inside, guests can enjoy the comfort of spacious bedrooms and well-appointed en-suite bathrooms with continuous hot and cold running water, ensuring their comfort 24 hours a day. The heart of the camp is the central mess, a welcoming and open-plan space designed for relaxation. Complete with a high bar, comfortable seating, and a dining area, it’s an ideal place to connect with friends and family while you relish in the immersive wilderness experience
Outside, the expansive lawn provides additional seating areas with breathtaking views of the river. Laikipia Wilderness Palm Camp gives guests easy access to the Ewaso Narok River, offering a plethora of river activities for those seeking adventure. Whether you fancy fishing or a refreshing swim, the riverside setting provides an idyllic backdrop for these enjoyable pursuits.
Experience the allure of Laikipia Wilderness Palm Camp, where safari comfort meets the untamed beauty of nature. We invite you to unwind, connect, and create lasting memories along the banks of the Ewaso Narko River.
Activities
- Game Drives
- Night Drives
- Walking Safaris
- Wild Dog Tracking
- Fly-Camping
- Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- River Swimming and Rafting (when water levels permit)
- Bush Meals and Sundowners
- Cultural Village Visits (for an additional fee)
- Photographic Safari
- River Camp Activities
- Black Leopard-Specific Safari
- Late Departure (no extra charge, vacating the tent by 10 am required)
Wilderness Expeditions
In pursuit of adventure and wild places, we travel to Lake Turkana, Shaba National Park, the Aberdares, Mount Elgon National Park, Buffalo Springs and Mount Kenya. Walking, horse-riding, fly-fishing, fishing on Turkana for Nile Perch and walking are some of the aspects of these trips.
These expeditions are for adventurous people who want to explore and without the burden of expectation of what they must see. Each trip is different, even to the same place and you will be accompanied by a guide and small crew of support staff.
Walking Safaris
n the heart of Kenya, the Laikipia Plateau has all the ingredients for a top-class walking destination, with perfect temperatures for expeditions on foot. Shaped by volcanic forces, the terrain is varied, with plenty of rocky hills and wooded valleys, and water sources, fed from the moorland slopes of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range, giving Laikipia a wealth of wildlife. Walkers spot local specials such as the gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Günther’s dik-dik, Grévy’s zebra, and squadrons of gorgeous vulturine guineafowl.
Laikipia Wilderness has started offering multi-day walks, thanks to gaining access to a greatly expanded safari area, which now totals 70,000 acres. The walks are guided by a qualified walking guide and local Samburu tracker. The type of guides who relishes getting on foot to track leopards or lions, but also knows how to mix in time to simply sit and enjoy being in nature.
Multi-day walking guests will spend their first and last night at camp, and the trail nights at a mobile camp, relocated each day by vehicle. The standard format has a minimum of three nights in the wilds, although with the area available, this can easily be extended.
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Black leopards in Laikipia
Originally captured on camera by Will Burrard Lucas in 2019, Laikipia has become famous for sightings of black leopards. These melanistic cats are extremely rare and we are privileged to have them, one female cub was born and raised less than 1km from camp. She is seen fairly regularly and is especially relaxed around vehicles which provides us with the most impressive sightings. She is a wild animal and can be unpredictable whenever she likes as a result so there is no guarantee, we recommend staying longer if this is your focus (4 – 7 nights). There are at least 3 other individuals that have been seen in the conservancy.
We limit the number of vehicles at a sighting and the amount of time spent with the leopard. Those with a Black Leopard private vehicle (BLPV) or a Black Leopard shared vehicle (BLSV) will be given one of the priority slots at a sighting. Please book and pay for your Black Leopard vehicle at the start of your booking process. If you do not feel the need for a BL vehicle but you would still like to be given the chance to see the black leopard then normal vehicles will be rotated into a sighting as/if/when there is space.
Booking a black leopard vehicle does not guarantee sightings as she is a wild animal. This is only for a priority slot at a sighting where the number of vehicles is limited. It is not necessary for all clients.
Film crews will need to pay a separate filming fee and book 3 x BLPV so that no clients are impacted.
Rules and Regulations at a black leopard sighting
- Rules and Regulations at a black leopard sighting
- Kindly note that all black leopard-focused drives will be restricted to 6 am and 8 pm respectively in order to allow the leopard time to be a leopard.
- The spotlights have been fitted with red filters.
- In case of any signs of stress, your guide has the right to end a sighting at any point.
- Kindly respect the leopard at all sightings.
- If she is hunting seriously then no vehicles can move.
- If she makes a kill then we switch off the spotlights so she can hide the kill from other leopards (who were following our spotlights to find her and steal her kill).
- If she leaves the kill for later then we can continue to follow her.
- If she stays on the kill then we leave her alone to eat it.
Laikipia Wilderness Camp 2024 All Year Rates
- Adult: $660 Rate + $140 Conservation Fee per night
- Teen (11-17 years): $450 Rate + $90 Conservation Fee per night
- Child (0-10 years): $300 Rate + $60 Conservation Fee per night
Christmas Supplement (Dec 21st – Jan 3rd Inclusive)
- Adult: $50 Surcharge per night
- Teen: $35 Surcharge per night
- Child: $25 Surcharge per night
What is Included:-All meals and local drinks,Conservation fees,Laundry services,A variety of shared activities: early morning and night game drives, walking safaris, tracking endangered species, fly-camping, and so much more,No extra charge for late departure (though vacating the tent by 10 am is required)
What is not Included:-Village visits ($100 per group up to 6 persons),Transfers (refer to listed transfer costs),Staff gratuities,Additional charges for private vehicle use,Private guide fees for both residents and non-residents, along with their respective conservation fees,An extra lunch or packed lunch on departure day ($20 per person)
Terms & Conditions:
- $200 single supplement per night, with the first single supplement waived per booking (peak season excluded)
- Special arrangements required for children under 5
- Photographic and Leopard-specific trips: mandated private vehicle
- Guide accommodations available but at guest rates
- No external vehicles permitted for game drives within the property
More Than Just A Stay
Laikipia Wilderness Camp isn’t just about luxury accommodations; you’re also stepping into a world where the wilderness beckons. Connect with the incredible biodiversity of Central Laikipia, unwind at the Palm or River Camp, and revel in an array of activities that bring the African safari experience to life.
For those seeking adventure, tranquility, and a touch of luxury, Laikipia Wilderness Camp is your gateway to an unforgettable African safari.
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Stories from Happy Travelers
Adventure in the Kenya Wild: A Family’s Tale
“One of the most incredible experiences our family has ever had! From the moment we arrived at Laikipia Wilderness Camp, we felt the adventure in our bones. The kids were overjoyed with the family tent arrangements and loved the wild dog tracking excursion. The team there is attentive and made us feel right at home. This is Africa as you’ve always dreamed it would be!”
A Honeymoon to Remember
“My husband and I chose Laikipia Wilderness Camp for our honeymoon and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The understated luxury of the tents and the stunning views across the Laikipia landscape were beyond romantic. We had intimate dinners under the stars and the staff even surprised us with a private sundowner on one of the evenings. We left with full hearts and a promise to return.”
Solo Escape to Serenity
“As a solo traveler, finding peace and a sense of connection with nature was my retreat’s purpose. Laikipia delivered just that. The tranquility of the Palm Camp, perched over the Ewaso Narok River, was meditative. The guides enriched my safari with their knowledge and passion, taking the time to explore my interests in photography and birdwatching. It was the perfect combination of solitude and community, wrapped up in the embrace of the wilderness.”