Laikipia Plateau is a captivating wilderness in northern Kenya, stretching between the slopes of Mount Kenya and the rugged landscapes of Samburu. A remarkable blend of private and community conservancies including Ol Pejeta, Lewa, Borana, and Loisaba protects some of Kenya’s most extraordinary and endangered wildlife, from black rhinos and Grevy’s zebras to the elusive African wild dog.
Far from the busier safari circuits, Laikipia offers a more intimate and exclusive way to experience the wild. Guests can venture beyond traditional game drives with guided walking safaris, horseback and camel excursions, night drives, and authentic cultural encounters with Samburu and Maasai communities. With its remarkable wildlife, diverse landscapes, and understated luxury, Laikipia stands among Kenya’s most distinctive safari destinations.
There are many wonderful places to stay in Laikipia. Here are just a few of our favorites.
Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs offers an ultra-private experience with eight individual, spacious tented rooms with impressive views that reach across the magical landscape of northern Kenya stretching out to Mount Kenya.
Featuring spacious and comfortable canvas tents along the Ewaso Ngiro River, where elephants are frequently seen from camp, you can relax and take in the iconic landscapes and stunning backdrop views of Mount Kenya while observing the rarest African wildlife
Perched on the edge of an escarpment, Loisaba Tented Camp is designed to capitalize on unhindered views across Laikipia's mottled landscape all the way to Mt Kenya. All accommodations and main areas enjoy a breathtaking vantage point over an expansive panorama.
Solio Lodge is famed as an exclusive luxury lodge in Kenya that offers unique and mind-blowing rhino viewing experiences. Tucked in the valley between the lofty slopes of Mount Kenya and the peaks of the Aberdare Mountains, it is the only guest accommodation on the incredible 45,000-acre Solio Game Reserve.
An eco-award-winning small luxurious tented camp nestled in the shadows of Mount Kenya at the foot of an indigenous forest. 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 Jogi provides guests with a tailored experience where each of their individual requests and preferences are seamlessly met. As wonderful and indulging as is Ol Jogi’s home, the real treasure lies in the untouched nature, the wildlife that unfolds before your eyes, and the freedom to do anything you wish within this magical setting.