Kicheche Laikipia | Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Beneath the watchful peaks of Mount Kenya, Kicheche Laikipia offers an intimate safari immersed in one of Kenya’s most celebrated conservation landscapes. With just 6 elegant canvas tents tucked into the indigenous forest, this eco-camp combines contemporary design with the untamed spirit of the highland bush.
Guided by seasoned naturalists, guests encounter endangered rhinos and a rich array of wildlife while gaining rare insight into Ol Pejeta’s pioneering conservation efforts. At 6,000 feet (1,829 meters) above sea level, days are fresh and bright, and evenings invite the glow of a crackling fire — a welcome contrast to the lowland heat.
Here, every detail — from warm hospitality to thoughtful, sustainable touches — elevates the experience. This is more than a safari; it’s a journey where your presence directly supports wildlife protection and community empowerment.
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Family Suite
Two separate bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom. The bedrooms are connected by a comfortable lounge area, complete with a sofa and a small table enabling private dining. The suite can take a maximum of 5 guests and comes with exclusive use of vehicle for game drives.
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.
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.
1 single 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.
1 double king size, 2 single beds
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En Suite Bathroom, External Shower, Fan, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Shower, Verandah, Wardrobe
2 single beds
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Shower, Verandah, Wardrobe
Property Facilities
Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Restaurant, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
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
Big 5, Bird Watching, Canoeing, Cycling, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, General Sightseeing, Rhino Tracking
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 Ol Pejeta Conservancy 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.
The two remaining rhinos now live in the 700-acre rhino enclosure. Here, visitors have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet these remarkable rhinos up close and personal and to hear their amazing story from the keepers that look after them 24/7. Available for an hour at 08:30, 11:00, 15:00, and 16:30hrs.
Per Person enclosure entrance: US$ 70.00 (Min 2 pax / Bookable in advance)
The little lake in front of Kicheche Laikipia Camp offers the unique opportunity of canoeing just
in the middle of the conservancy with a chance of viewing the animals coming to drink.
Inclusive in our package rate (Maximum 2 pax)
Watching wildlife at close range, but without encroachingontheirspace,isendlesslyfascinating and our guides’ instincts and experience will provide superb photo opportunities of wild animals. Our safari customized 4WD vehicles are designed to give ever 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 filtered 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.
It is a very different mode of safari on a bicycle, an experience you will remember! Includes a short game drive en-route to the designated riding area and we adapt our ride to your fitness. Allow 3 hours for the execution.
Black rhino Baraka lives in what used to be Morani’s 100-acre enclosure, carrying the flag for his predecessor. Baraka was born in the wild in Ol Pejeta, but lost sight in both eyes due to a fight and then a cataract. Baraka now lives in the enclosure, located next to the Morani Information Centre, for his own safety, and has taken to his new role as rhino ambassador.
A full-day trip to the beautiful Ngare Ndare Forest outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Depart morning from camp, guided walk in the forest to the waterfall & natural pool, bird watching, canopy walk, picnic lunch. Back to camp by sunset.
(US$250 pp for 2 pax │ US$170 pp for 3 pax │ US$120 pp for 4 – 6 pax)
Wildlife Educational Centre contains a range of wildlife exhibits and background on the Conservancy and it’s operations, an interesting stop for children and adults alike.
Enjoy a unique opportunity of viewing chimpanzees and learn more about the day to day care of the chimpanzees in our care. Chimpanzees are not indigenous to Kenya and Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is the only
place to see them in Kenya.
Interact with the dog keepers and learn about what it takes to look after the specially trained canine team. Guests are encouraged to try and evade the sniffer dogs, not only is this great fun, but it helps to offer genuine training for the dogs.
(Available at 08:30hrs │ US$70pp │ Bookable in advance │ Restricted to 6 pax │ Not suitable for children under 12)
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
Fast Facts
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Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 6
Special Interests: Big 5, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
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.
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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).
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) 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
