A safari in Laikipia can take many forms – from open vehicle drives both day and night to walking, horseback and even quadbike safaris through the rugged landscapes. On a clear day, you’ll see majestic Mount Kenya dominating the skyline, surrounded by Laikipia’s river-crossed grasslands on which elephants, buffalo, antelope and hyena roam. Rare animal sightings in this special region can include the African wild dog, black leopard, rhino and Grevy’s zebra.
- See conservation in action as lodges partner with tribal communities.
- Exclusive, small-scale lodges offering a variety of safari activities.
- Choose from open vehicles, quad bikes, walking, horse or even camel riding safaris.
- Home to rare species including rhino and wild dogs.
- Mountainous landscape of rivers, hills and bush.
- Cultural experiences with local residents.
Cheetah pair in Laikipia
Rhino in Laikipia
Plains game in Laikipia
A helicopter stop from Ol Malo
Views from your room at Ol Lentille
Lodo Springs is the newest and most luxurious camp in the renowned Loisaba Conservancy. This camp is made for adventure and promises an exciting and varied safari experience in a gloriously game-rich area of Kenya.
Ol Malo, meaning 'the place of the Greater Kudu', is Colin and Rocky Francombe's home. Owner-run, the lodge offers guests a seemingly limitless selection of activities - no two days here will be the same.
The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille is a magnificent private collection of fully-serviced private houses perched on a wooded rocky kopje in the heart of a private conservation area.
Loisaba Star Beds offers the ultimate sleeping under the stars experience combined with superb game viewing, excellent food and a friendly team of staff.
Ol Pejeta Bush Camp is a traditional, comfortable bush camp located in Laikipia on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.
High on the edge of an escarpment, with a much visited waterhole below, Loisaba Tented Camp has an enviable position in Kenya’s Loisaba Conservancy. This is an area of rugged natural beauty, the camp a romantic retreat for those wanting to appreciate the wilderness in peace.
Discover the remote corners of Kenya’s Laikipia Province, a vast and impressive landscape defined by rocky hills scattered with traditional tribal villages and camel trains traversing the arid wilderness. Staying at the family-owned Ol Malo House ranch, you’ll explore this area on horseback, hikes, drives and flights, ensuring a thrilling adventure for all ages.
Ol Lentille is one of Laikipia’s most luxurious properties and perfect for families. Here, exclusivity is key. The private 40,000-acre conservancy is over three times the size of Manhattan and teeming of wildlife. Fill your days with activities, enjoying personal butler service back in the comfort of your villa.
Opening in July 2025 is this stunning sanctuary that will do justice to its location, Suyian Lodge is exceptional in every way. Luxury has never been so alluringly constructed.
Laikipia Wilderness is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and each other on an authentic bushcamp adventure. Owners Steve and Annabelle Carey embrace you into their safari family, inviting you to make their home in the wilds of northern Kenya your own.
Sosian Lodge is an adventure playground, welcoming guests of all ages. Not only is Sosian set on its own 60,000-acre private conservancy, it's a working, free-range ranch. To stay here is more than going on safari, it's a firsthand immersion into Laikipian life.
We are a boutique travel specialist. For over 30 years we have been crafting the finest tailor-made holidays to the world’s wild places. Your time is precious and with a world to see, we understand the importance of getting it absolutely right for you every time.We are a boutique travel specialist. For over 30 years we have been crafting the finest tailor-made holidays to the world’s wild places. Your time is precious and with a world to see, we understand the importance of getting it absolutely right for you every time.
An expedition that marries the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Great Migration with lesser-known treasures. Explore iconic wonders and uncover hidden gems, blending bucket list adventures with thrilling discoveries for an unforgettable journey of contrasts.
Merge thrilling safari experiences amid iconic wildlife-rich landscapes with tranquil beachfront relaxation along the pristine shores of the Indian Ocean, creating an unforgettable journey of contrasts and indulgence.
From the iconic Masai Mara to the awe-inspiring Laikipia, explore Kenya as a family. Witness breathtaking wildlife and immerse yourselves in rich traditions for an unforgettable adventure in a land where the untamed wilderness thrives alongside vibrant cultures.
We will ensure you can enjoy the best of Africa in the exclusivity of Kenya’s private conservancies where walking, riding and other expertly guided activities enable the richest safari experience.
Kenya has the ingredients for an amazing family safari. Your children will love seeing vast numbers of animals in iconic African settings. Stay in amazing and exclusive accommodation on private reserves. Enjoy adventures on foot, horseback and by open vehicle with Africa’s finest guides. Your children can see pioneering conservation work in action and meet remote tribal communities. Maybe end with a few days by the coast.
What To Do In Kenya With Children? We’ve chosen our best experiences for a luxury family safari to Kenya.
When one of TV’s best-known wildlife enthusiast, Steve Backshall, tasked us with crafting an unforgettable father-son safari in celebration of his son’s 5th birthday, we knew exactly how to create a trip that would excite and inspire both in equal measures.
Chloe’s trip took her off well-trodden paths and into the remote corners of Northern Kenya. Staying in Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy and Laikipia, the trip’s slow pace allows time to forge deep connections with the remote, wild landscapes and its people.
The only travel company to have access to a huge moment in conservation history, our Kenya Conservation safari group got to watch a rhino release!
I have spent the last 18 years travelling to some of the planet’s most incredible places under the guise of ‘work’. For 11 of those, I have been waiting for my young family to be old enough to join me. In October 2022, that time finally came. Our first family safari in Kenya was perhaps even more special as, like many holidays, it had been postponed twice due to the COVID pandemic but, wow, was it worth the wait!