This morning you will leave Nairobi and drive to Laikipia. Along the way you will see amazing scenery as you drive through rural Kenya where you will see some Samburu villages. (1hour) Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Sign up for optional activities at your resort (not included in tour price); bush BBQ lunch ($70pp), guided nature walk or bird watching ($38pp), camel rides ($32pp), lion tracking ($82pp) Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). The Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp has 39 deluxe luxury tents settled in the Kenya highland plateau of Laikipia, between Mt Kenya & the Aberdare. Clean and surpassing all expectations, it provides hot showers and toilets to each tent while maintaining an outdoor appeal unmatched in comfort. The view from tents allows first hand access to animal watering holes. Dining at the restaurant provides a clear view of animals interacting as guests feast on delicious courses of African and continental culinary persuasions. Darling tame rhino nearby stealing the hearts of all who come in contact with it. You won’t forget Morani, the tender soul for which the Sweetwaters Tented Camp cares. Laikipia District is located on the Equator in the central region of the country. The district has two major urban centers, Nanyuki to the southeast, and Nyahururu to the southwest. Its capital is town Nanyuki. Centered around the original Laikipia National Reserve, this area has become a sanctuary for Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, and a wealth of plains game, including many endemic Northern species
After breakfast, head north towards the Lewa Downs Conservancy. The conservancy is based on 62,000 acres of land; Lewa is home to over 10 percent of Kenya’s black rhino population, over 14 percent of Kenya’s white rhino population and the world’s largest single population of Grevy’s zebra. Evening game drives follows Overnight at Lewa Safari Camp
Early morning game drive, later visit the IL Ngwesi Cultural boma for a sample of the culture, way of life and the community contribution to conservation. Evening game drive; Return to the camp for an Overnight at Lewa Safari camp
Enasoit is taken on exclusive use and has some of the most dramatic and exquisite scenery in Laikipia. This luxury Laikipia offering is half luxury tented camp half luxury lodge and is done with such style and taste that you’ll find yourself wanting to move out to Kenya and literally live there. The reserve has plentiful game, much of which comes to drink at the water hole in front of camp.
Loisaba was one of the most popular luxury Laikipia lodges until it very sadly burnt down in a fire, leaving only their private cottage and famous star beds. The lodge is being rebuilt and promises to be better then before – it is the Loisaba conservancy which is really special, and again this luxury Laikipia lodge has much on offer including quad bikes, the afore mentioned star beds, and riding safaris, as well as an excellent authentic cultural experience.
Ol Malo Lodge is owner run and you really feel the warmth of this as soon as you arrive, this is your home from home in Laikipia – it just happens to have some of the most breathtaking views in the world. Here the emphasis is on culture, riding, walking and having fun with the Ol Malo helicopter, which is now on site at all times. A wonderful way to spend a night whilst on safari at this luxury lodge is to be dropped in the bush by the helicopter, with your own guide either for a walking safari, riding safari or camel safari – you then end up at a romantic and comfortable fly camp for one or two nights before walking home to the comfort of this luxury lodge.
Solio is an extremely luxurious lodge which offers amazing rhino viewing. Here one can expect to see them practically on the lawn and enjoy enormous suite-like rooms which will leave you feeling very spoilt indeed. The food at Solio is out of tthis world and this will be a relaxing safari, as well as one with some very rewarding game viewing.
This quirky and unique lodge offers the most heavenly walking safaris, and a stay in somewhere which feels truly African. Here you will be regaled with tall tales about the family who own it over dinner, and will spend heavenly days feeling like you truly are at the ends of the earth.
Lewa Wilderness is located on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and offers another home from home with 40 horses at your disposal, and brand new rooms with views of the gorge you will never want to leave. Game viewing from here is also exceptional and the comfy and inviting sitting room is the ideal place to relax before dinner or read a book. The family dogs roam and lawn, and the pool has wonderful views.
Segera was opened up to the public quite recently, and is one of the most luxurious properties in Kenya, this luxury lodge is located in an area without much game, but as a result the walking and freedom to explore here is better. Segera also have numerous community and conservation projects that will certainly leave you with a warm glow as you head off to Nairobi then back home
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