Had such a wonderful time. Unfortunately this set such a high standard for glamping that I am not sure anything else will compare.
Helga – USA
the camp
An eco-award-winning small luxurious tented camp nestled in the shadows of Mount Kenya at the foot of an indigenous forest overlooking a waterhole. The camp’s squeaky green safari chic marries beautifully and sensitively with the natural highs of her surrounds in the wilderness zone of Ol Pejeta.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
With 90,000 acres of wilderness, the Conservancy is home to Kenya’s largest population of Black Rhino, large numbers of elephant, cheetah, lion, leopard, African wild dog and plentiful plains game. There are also a number of the rarer Northern species such as Grevys Zebra, Jackson’s Hartebeest and Beisa Oryx.
The Conservancy lies on the Equator 30 minutes drive from Nanyuki airstrip and affords wonderful views of Mt Kenya
activities
There is an extensive range of activities available and there is an outstanding guiding team to look after you in the field.
The camp is in the low vehicle density wilderness zone of the conservancy and the wildlife viewing is a very private and rewarding activity. Not only is this East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary there is also a myriad of other wildlife to be seen including elephant, lion, cheetah, wild dog and abundant plains game. Ol Pejeta Conservancy also permits Night Game Drives which focus on species not seen on regular day drives.
While in Ol Pejeta, you can visit the Morani Center and the endangered species enclosure with the last remaining Northern White Rhinos on the planet, the chimpanzees sanctuary, or pay a visit to the anti-poaching dogs. (some activities at a fee). For the more active visitors, canoeing, horse riding, mountain biking and bush walks.
Laikipia Wild Camping
Add an extra day to your stay and travel outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy into the stunning Lolldaiga Hills offering excellent walking terrain. 49,000 acres of wilderness from cedar forests to open grasslands and valleys, outstanding views, 104 mammals, 385 bird species.
You will be escorted by a Kicheche guide and overnight in a mobile campsite. Back the following day for lunch at Kicheche Laikipia.
Remote fine dining at its best
The most delicious food made to keep any guest’s appetite happy, prepared daily using only the finest locally sourced fresh ingredients.
Laikipia is famous for the creative cuisine the chefs prepare. From starter to dessert, from outstanding bush breakfast with different selections every day to the sundowner snacks, they offer a feast for the gourmets.
facilities
There are only six luxurious tents and an intimate and personalized atmosphere prevails in this superbly hosted camp, one of them is a family tent. The family tent will be upgraded by Nov 2019 to a spacious suite with 2 bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms. The bedrooms will be connected by a lounge furnished with a sofa and small table enabling private dining.- The spacious well-furnished lounge and dining tent have two roaring fires for the cooler evenings.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner are often taken al-fresco and pre-dinner drinks and star gazing are a must under the great African sky.
- Game viewing is also possible from the comfort of your verandah, overlooking the dam, a magnet for wildlife during the dry season.
- Water dispensers in the tent to refill your complimentary water bottles.
- Charging facilities in your tent. Lighting is supplied 24 hours; however, the solar system does not allow hair dryers.
- WIFI in the lounge
awards
Certificate of excellence
Gold Eco Rated Facility
Winner of the Eco-warrior Award 2014
itineraries & special offers
When to go
January
Hot but beautiful, the year’s late rains leave the Mara & Laikipia like a verdant carpet and there is plenty of game with normally excellent predator sightings. After the New Year, Kenya holiday visitors have gone home. The plains are open and the cheetah roam in search of Thomson gazelles enjoying the short grasses. It’s a popular time for wildlife photographers.
See January wildlife sightings
February
Superb weather, normally dry and settled, ideal for Northern Europeans to escape their winter hibernation. The four legged population of our Conservancies has no thought of hibernation. This is the time of the synchronized births of the huge Loita wildebeest herds across the conservancies in the northern Mara. Jackals roam the plains searching for the gazelle fawns which arrive this month and continue into March.
See February wildlife sightings
March
Take advantage of the lower rates on offer. The storms start building up in late March giving incredible skies and amazing light. You will encounter few Kenya holiday makers and many migratory birds as well as plenty of new wildebeest fawns which the predators stlak relentlessly.The Masai Mara is in full bloom.
See March wildlife sightings
April
Camps closed.
May
Camps closed.
August
The plains darken with massive numbers of wildebeest and zebras. The grass is low and the sightings phenomenal. This migration may very well be the finest wildlife spectacle in the world, Kicheche guides have its movements in their DNA. The big migration coincides with school holidays around the globe and triggers the arrival of many makers in the country.
See August wildlife sightings
September
Probably the peak migration month with crossings almost daily. Small antelope calves drop across the plains. Predators from crocs to cheetahs fill their boots as do Kicheche visitors. The reserve is busy with visitors however, you can fully appreciate the quality game viewing in the conservancies due to the strict controls on developments and visitor numbers.
See September wildlife sightings
December
The sightings always superb, made more special by the lack of vehicles earlier in the month. Later on in the month is busier but once again quality is assured with the conservancy low vehicle density restrictions. The lion prides are weaning themselves off wildebeest and turning their attention to zebra, warthog and on occasion buffalo and giraffe.
See December wildlife sightings
Voices
what our clients say
Food was amazing! We are both vegetarian and were astonished each mealtime by the inventiveness of the chef. We ate no processed food at all while we were there and left feeling very healthy indeed. The presentation of both the food and the dining table would not have been out of place at a top London restaurant.
Sarah - UK
Traveling as a single female can be intimidating. The staff at Kicheche Laikipia were beyond exceptional. They made me feel so welcomed and safe and accorded me the best vacation of my life!
Meghan - USA
We feel truly lucky we were able to come to such a special place for our honeymoon. You really went above and beyond with the champagne on arrival and the dinner in our tent on the last night. The Kicheche experience was absolutely exceptional and we will always cherish our time here. Thank you!
Will and Marise - Australia
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