Laikipia Wilderness Main Camp | Laikipia
Nestling on a hillside above the Ewaso Narok River, Laikipia Wilderness Camp provides a unique,
adventurous safari experience where people prefer to stay longer and enjoy this family-owned camp.
The rooms are carefully sited to invite both couples who seek a private, secluded stay and young families. Ajoined tents with a shared bathroom and veranda enable families to keep an eye on little ones, yet soak up the wilderness experience.
Six spacious tented rooms that complement a central dining area with indoor and outdoor sitting
areas giving snug warmth and views of the stunning Laikipia Landscape. Plentiful books and board
games enable reference and relaxation.
On top of a rock above camp, a swinging bench offers a 360-degree view of the Laikipia landscape
with the impressive skyline of Mount Kenya on clear days. Feel free to grab your book and enjoy the
tranquillity of this unique viewpoint.
Activities include:
● Game drives
●Night drives
● Walking
● Biking
● Fly camping
● Birding
● Wild dog and lion tracking
● Fishing
● Bush dinners and Picnic meals
● Sundowners
● Rock scrambling
● Rafting, swimming, rope swing, and
waterfall jumping (when the river permits)
- Information
- Rooms
- Facilities
Your Stay
4 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Fast Facts
Camp
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 6
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
This is essentially two tents (one double, one twin) that share an en suite open-air bathroom.
Ideal for families with teenagers.
This is essentially two tents (one double, one twin) that share an en suite open-air bathroom.
Ideal for families with younger children.
Can also be used as singles, doubles or twins.
These are spacious tents with an en suite open-air bathrooms
Property Facilities
Battery Charging Facilities, Children Friendly, Eco Friendly, Guided Tours, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Dressing Gowns, Driver's cabin, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Family Safari Tent, Foam Mattress, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Lounge, Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Queen Bed, Shower, Twin Bed, Verandah, Wardrobe
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Horse Riding, Kayaking, Safaris
Activities Nearby
Kicheche Valley Naboisho | Mara Naboisho Conservancy
Kicheche Valley, located in acacia woodlands in a secluded valley of the Naboisho Conservancy, is an intimate luxury tented camp. The six luxurious tents, built in a unique style incorporating high eco-standards, are set on platforms and provide the perfect base to see the stunning wildlife and wilderness.
The personal touch of our hosts and limited numbers of guests will ensure a memorable stay at this special location.
- Information
- Rooms
- Facilities
- Activities and Services
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 6
Special Interests: Gourmet, Hiking, Nature, Wildlife
1 double, 2 single beds
Two single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double, 1 single bed
3 single beds
Property Facilities
Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Massages, Night Drives, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Early morning and late afternoon are the most productive hours for game drives and our safari customised 4WD vehicles give everyone a perfect view. Watching wildlife at close range, but without encroaching on their space, is endlessly fascinating and our guides’ instincts and experience provide superb photo opportunities of wild animals. We do not impose limits on our game drives and our game drives are usually extended or even full day affairs. Picnic breakfasts, lunches and sundowner drinks are popular options to include on game drives.
Our vehicles are superbly designed for photographing, all our fleet is open-sided with open roofs. Cameras can be rested on the roof, with supplied beanbags, or on the armrests lower down, to which we can mount simple platforms for larger lenses.
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 spotlight and resident species include aardvark, genet, bat-eared fox, striped hyena, serval, honey badger, civet and zorilla.
A different perspective is gained through escorted walks on the savannah. Our interpretive guides will point out the spoor of a leopard, the nest of a rare bird or signs of recent migration activity that would pass unnoticed by the eyes of strangers…
Kicheche offers escorted walking safaris with overnight stays in a fly-camp in the bush. These excursions are led by one of Kicheche’s senior guides and an armed ranger. It is an outstanding opportunity to see the Mara from a completely different perspective and also offers some welcome exercise whilst on safari. You will explore the smaller aspects of savannah life – birds, grasses, and insects – and may even be lucky enough to encounter some larger game en-route.
Guests can visit one of the local Maasai villages to see first-hand their way of life. A village guide or your Kicheche guide will give you an interpretive talk during your visit during which there may be some traditional dancing. Village-made souvenirs are on sale. There is a charge of $30 per person.
Kicheche’s Community Project & Naboisho support a number of schools and projects in the greater area, it is usually possible to pay a visit to them. Any educational gifts or donations that you can contribute are an enormous help to the pupils. The Koiyaki Guiding school is within Naboisho, we sponsor two of the students each year and we currently employ many graduates as guides and trainee guides. Further details on our Community Project page.
This is a popular excursion in the Masai Mara. Balloons take off early each morning at sunrise and glide over the plains for approximately an hour before landing. Upon touchdown a champagne breakfast is set up before you. The excursion finishes with a game drive back to camp. Price is around US$505 per person and trips can be booked through your tour operator or with the balloon operator. Click on the local balloon operators listed below for more information:
Kicheche Bush Olare | Olare Motorogi Conservancy
Kicheche Bush Olare is a small, classic, intimate, luxury-tented camp completely unfenced, accommodating a maximum of fifteen guests. Six spacious, fully insect-proof, custom-designed tents (including a family suite), equipped with twin or double beds, linen, bedside tables, luggage racks and rugs.
Bathrooms are en-suite and are equipped with a dresser, flushing toilet and running hot and cold shower. There are comfortable chairs on each verandah overlooking the plains. One tent can be converted into a triple on request. There is a spacious, well-furnished lounge and dining tent, although we prefer to each alfresco if weather permits. Kicheche Bush is a Gold eco-rated camp.
- Information
- Rooms
- Suites
- Tents
- Facilities
- Activities and Services
Your Stay
1 Night
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 6
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Triple
3 single beds
Spacious, fully insect-proof, and equipped with Podocarpus beds, Egyptian cotton linen, bedside tables, luggage racks, and Indian rugs. Bathrooms are en-suite and are equipped with a dresser, shower, a flushing toilet, and a wash basin with running water. There are very comfortable chairs on the veranda of each tent where you can watch the world go by.
Family Suite
Our spacious family suite is tailored for comfort and connection. It features two separate en-suite bedrooms joined by a cosy lounge—ideal for unwinding or enjoying private meals. The suite accommodates up to five guests and includes exclusive use of a safari vehicle for flexible game viewing.
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Wardrobe
2 single beds
Spacious, fully insect-proof, and equipped with Podocarpus beds, Egyptian cotton linen, bedside tables, luggage racks, and Indian rugs. Bathrooms are en-suite and are equipped with a dresser, shower, a flushing toilet, and a wash basin with running water. There are very comfortable chairs on the veranda of each tent where you can watch the world go by.
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Fan, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Twin Bed, Verandah, Wardrobe
1 double king size bed
Spacious, fully insect-proof, and equipped with Podocarpus beds, Egyptian cotton linen, bedside tables, luggage racks, and Indian rugs. Bathrooms are en-suite and are equipped with a dresser, shower, a flushing toilet, and a wash basin with running water. There are very comfortable chairs on the veranda of each tent where you can watch the world go by.
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Safe, Shower, Verandah, Wardrobe
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Shower, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Visit the MAA TRUST in Olare Motorogi Conservancy, a great project our Kicheche Community Trust supports with focus on women empowerment and education. Only 10 minutes from camp, visiting the Maa Trust is a wonderful opportunity for guests to interact with Maasai women, watch and learn about their bead-work and learn more about The Trust’s efforts towards wildlife conservation through sustainable community development.
The conservancies have amplified this mantra and are unlike anywhere else in Africa with off-road driving permitted and limits on vehicles. Also, the most prolific cat numbers in Africa. These are just a few reasons why so many revisit year after year.
All our guides are Silver-rated by the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association, placing them among the top 5% of professional guides in Kenya.
Led by our silver-rated guides, you enjoy unparalleled insights into animal behavior and expert guidance for all sorts of safaris, whether they be birding, photographic or indeed a more balanced theme. From elephants, buffalo, and giraffe to the region’s thriving big cat populations, every game drive brings you closer to nature without disturbing it.
Designed for those seeking a deeper connection with nature, this authentic walking safari in Kenya combines comprehensive guided bush walks with the raw beauty of fly camping under the African night sky.
Wild camping is the purest expression of safari – nights beneath endless African skies, tracing ancient pathways guided by our expert guides and an armed ranger. With every step, the bush reveals its secrets: the delicate imprint of a lion’s paw, the rustle of distant elephants, the fragrance of wild sage in the breeze. There are no walls here – just canvas, stars, and the profound stillness of nature.
This intimate, low-impact safari experience perfectly complements your Kenya holiday, combining guided walking safaris by day with the serene luxury of a private wilderness camp by night.
Kicheche Community Trust support a number of schools and projects in the greater area. It is usually possible to pay a visit to them. Any educational gifts or donations that you can contribute are an enormous help to the pupils.
Kicheche offers a variety of walking safaris at all camps – from short escorted bush walks to overnight wild camping – suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Our Mara Conservancies and Ol Pejeta Conservancy feature some of Kenya’s most stunning walking terrain and thriving wildlife ecosystems. Every walk is led by Silver-rated guides, among Kenya’s finest, and accompanied by an armed ranger to ensure your safety while observing wildlife up close. Interpretive guides reveal the hidden wonders of the bush: leopard spoor, rare bird nests, and migration signs invisible from a vehicle.
Bush walks are a wonderful alternative to a game drive. We recommend booking in advance for planning purposes, though they can also be arranged while at camp, subject to availability.
Wild camping includes private fly-camps with dome tents, camp beds, bedrolls, washstands, and hot bush showers. Walks typically last 4–5 hours, with flexible pace and distance.
Experience a breathtaking sunrise balloon safari over Maasai Mara (Hot Air Safaris is our preferred operator in Olare Motorogi Conservancy).
Kicheche Bush Olare | Olare Motorogi Conservancy
Kicheche Bush Olare is a small, classic, intimate, luxury-tented camp completely unfenced, accommodating a maximum of fifteen guests. Six spacious, fully insect-proof, custom-designed tents (including a family suite), equipped with twin or double beds, linen, bedside tables, luggage racks and rugs.
Bathrooms are en-suite and are equipped with a dresser, flushing toilet and running hot and cold shower. There are comfortable chairs on each verandah overlooking the plains. One tent can be converted into a triple on request. There is a spacious, well-furnished lounge and dining tent, although we prefer to each alfresco if weather permits. Kicheche Bush is a Gold eco-rated camp.
- Information
- Rooms
- Suites
- Tents
- Facilities
- Activities and Services
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 6
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Triple
3 single beds
Spacious, fully insect-proof, and equipped with Podocarpus beds, Egyptian cotton linen, bedside tables, luggage racks, and Indian rugs. Bathrooms are en-suite and are equipped with a dresser, shower, a flushing toilet, and a wash basin with running water. There are very comfortable chairs on the veranda of each tent where you can watch the world go by.
Family Suite
Our spacious family suite is tailored for comfort and connection. It features two separate en-suite bedrooms joined by a cosy lounge—ideal for unwinding or enjoying private meals. The suite accommodates up to five guests and includes exclusive use of a safari vehicle for flexible game viewing.
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Wardrobe
2 single beds
Spacious, fully insect-proof, and equipped with Podocarpus beds, Egyptian cotton linen, bedside tables, luggage racks, and Indian rugs. Bathrooms are en-suite and are equipped with a dresser, shower, a flushing toilet, and a wash basin with running water. There are very comfortable chairs on the veranda of each tent where you can watch the world go by.
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Fan, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Twin Bed, Verandah, Wardrobe
1 double king size bed
Spacious, fully insect-proof, and equipped with Podocarpus beds, Egyptian cotton linen, bedside tables, luggage racks, and Indian rugs. Bathrooms are en-suite and are equipped with a dresser, shower, a flushing toilet, and a wash basin with running water. There are very comfortable chairs on the veranda of each tent where you can watch the world go by.
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Safe, Shower, Verandah, Wardrobe
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Shower, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Visit the MAA TRUST in Olare Motorogi Conservancy, a great project our Kicheche Community Trust supports with focus on women empowerment and education. Only 10 minutes from camp, visiting the Maa Trust is a wonderful opportunity for guests to interact with Maasai women, watch and learn about their bead-work and learn more about The Trust’s efforts towards wildlife conservation through sustainable community development.
The conservancies have amplified this mantra and are unlike anywhere else in Africa with off-road driving permitted and limits on vehicles. Also, the most prolific cat numbers in Africa. These are just a few reasons why so many revisit year after year.
All our guides are Silver-rated by the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association, placing them among the top 5% of professional guides in Kenya.
Led by our silver-rated guides, you enjoy unparalleled insights into animal behavior and expert guidance for all sorts of safaris, whether they be birding, photographic or indeed a more balanced theme. From elephants, buffalo, and giraffe to the region’s thriving big cat populations, every game drive brings you closer to nature without disturbing it.
Designed for those seeking a deeper connection with nature, this authentic walking safari in Kenya combines comprehensive guided bush walks with the raw beauty of fly camping under the African night sky.
Wild camping is the purest expression of safari – nights beneath endless African skies, tracing ancient pathways guided by our expert guides and an armed ranger. With every step, the bush reveals its secrets: the delicate imprint of a lion’s paw, the rustle of distant elephants, the fragrance of wild sage in the breeze. There are no walls here – just canvas, stars, and the profound stillness of nature.
This intimate, low-impact safari experience perfectly complements your Kenya holiday, combining guided walking safaris by day with the serene luxury of a private wilderness camp by night.
Kicheche Community Trust support a number of schools and projects in the greater area. It is usually possible to pay a visit to them. Any educational gifts or donations that you can contribute are an enormous help to the pupils.
Kicheche offers a variety of walking safaris at all camps – from short escorted bush walks to overnight wild camping – suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Our Mara Conservancies and Ol Pejeta Conservancy feature some of Kenya’s most stunning walking terrain and thriving wildlife ecosystems. Every walk is led by Silver-rated guides, among Kenya’s finest, and accompanied by an armed ranger to ensure your safety while observing wildlife up close. Interpretive guides reveal the hidden wonders of the bush: leopard spoor, rare bird nests, and migration signs invisible from a vehicle.
Bush walks are a wonderful alternative to a game drive. We recommend booking in advance for planning purposes, though they can also be arranged while at camp, subject to availability.
Wild camping includes private fly-camps with dome tents, camp beds, bedrolls, washstands, and hot bush showers. Walks typically last 4–5 hours, with flexible pace and distance.
Experience a breathtaking sunrise balloon safari over Maasai Mara (Hot Air Safaris is our preferred operator in Olare Motorogi Conservancy).