Intro
Kicheche Laikipia is a small luxurious tented GOLD ecorated camp of six sumptuous tented suites located in the Wilderness zone of the 90,000 acre Ol Pejeta Conservancy and with only one bed per 1,500 acres; offers an incredibly private experience.
Ol Pejeta lies on the equator and has Mount Kenya as a stunning backdrop and offers a beautifully remote environment to enjoy quality game viewing and other bush activities.
The Conservancy is home to Kenya’s largest population of Black Rhino, considerable numbers of elephant, cheetah, lion, leopard, wilddog and plentiful plains game. There are also a number of rare Northern species like Grevys Zebra, Jacksons Hartebeest and Beisa Oryx.
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Highlights
Game viewing is possible from the comfort of your verandah, overlooking the water, with wildlife activity throughout the day.(pictured)
Rigid daily schedules are not on our agenda, there are no hard and fast rules at Kicheche Laikipia so guests can decide at camp on the range of activities available. Picnic breakfasts, lunches and sundowner drinks are popular options to include on game drives.
Safaris
Gamedrives day and night, Walking safaris, Canoe safari on camp waterhole (pictured, mountain bike safari, lion tracking.
Watching wildlife at close range, but without encroaching on their space, is endlessly fascinating and our guides’ instincts and experience will provide superb photo opportunities of wild animals.
Our safari customised 4WD vehicles are designed to give everyone a perfect view. Night Game Drives are offered to enable guests the chance to observe lesser seen nocturnal species. Our Vehicles are fitted with a hand held filtered spotlight and resident species include aardvark, genet, bat-eared fox, striped hyena, serval, honey badger, civet and zorilla.
Quick Facts
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Average Price
From USD $ 540 per person for full package inclusive of conservancy fees
Child Policy
We accept children and there is one family tent. No baby equipment is provided.
Accommodation
Six large sumptuous tented suites are custom designed and are fully insect-proof with en-suite bathrooms equipped with a flushing toilet, shower and hot and cold running water. A family tent, sleeping up to 4 guests, is also available.
There is a spacious well furnished lounge and dining tent with two fireplaces for the cooler evenings. Breakfast and lunch are often taken al-fresco if weather permits.
Accolades
Gold Eco-Rating with EcoTourism Society of Kenya
Season
We close the camp annually in the rainy season between April & May. Due to the proximity to Mt Kenya and the altitude the evenings and early mornings are chilly and guests are advised to pack appropriately. Day time temperatures are pleasantly warm though during July and August there can be a cold wind form the south-east.
Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)