Traditional Kenya Wildlife Tour - Laikepia, Maasai and Ol Pejeta

Feel the wind in your hair and sun in your face as you bounce through the Mugie plains in our open game drive vehicles. Being able to stand up in the car searching for the lion pride on the hunt highlights the freedom we have of being in a private conservancy.

Mugie is ideally located on the open Laikipia plains hosting the endemic northern spices- Grevy zebra, Jacksons hartebeest, Biesa oryx and reticulated giraffe as well as healthy herds of elephants, buffalo, eland and other plains game. We also get special sightings of the resident male cheetah and passing females.

Early morning game drives are broken up with steaming cups of coffee- also a good time to strech the legs and look for any tracks from the night before which might send you on the next adventure.

Whilst on an evening games its tradition to find the perfect spot for a sundowner- watching the setting sun with a cold drink before heading back to camp with the spot light finding any nocturnal animals creeping out into the night.

Kayaking is a must do signature experience. Getting out of a game drive car and into a kayak gives you the full opportunity to immerse yourself in the Mugie surroundings.

All our Kayaks are user friendly and stable for anyone to be able to enjoy this activity. One can often see game coming to the water during the heat of the day and in the drier seasons we regularly see Elephant also enjoying a good swim. An early morning or late afternoon kayak is very peaceful as you soak in the sights, sounds and smells from water level. Catfish, tilapia and some Black Bass provide enjoyable fishing.

A camel walk to the dam followed by kayaking and picnic lunch on the deck are a great way to spend the morning.

Mugie has great bird life, to date Ekorians bird count is over 200 species with some great migrants passing through in the months of November through to March/April. The massive Mugie dam attracts increasing numbers of waterbirds. Right In the Ekorians Mugie Camp grounds we often see a great variety of birds including four different Owls species.

Enjoy your time in the bush to the very fullest extent with a Bush Breakfast (we recommend arriving to it on a camel!) under the shade of an acacia, or a picnic lunch next to the dam as you see the wildlife coming to drink and cool off in the mid-day heat. Or have sundowners and a picnic dinner, with a drive back to camp to see which of Mugie's nocturnal residents you can see.

A family favourite, get up high with a different view as you roll through the conservancy on the back of a camel. This can be a walk to bush breakfast or picnic lunch or a longer walk through the conservancy. Underneath the grumpy, growly exterior you might be surprised to find the characters that each camel has and how you get to know each other!

Mugie has two bloodhounds, specifically trained for scent tracking and used to track poachers or thieves on Mugie, neighboring ranches, and throughout Kenya. Local heroes, they are amazing dogs to watch work; guests can enjoy a walk with the hounds and demonstration of their skills.

Whilst game viewing is always the main focus on safari, Mugie has so much going that is so important to helping preserving the wonderful wildlife.

A visit to the cattle dipping being held on a Saturday, or the farm which hosts the dairy herd, chickens, fruit and vegetable gardens and bee apiary. Or even a peak at the work shop, livestock, security, community offices will give you an insight to what it take to preserve these special places.

Visits to the nearby markets on market day, or Samburu or Pokot villages, will give insight to the traditional ways of life here. Meet the ladies behind the incredible beads work that you see ad understand their passion and stories behind what they do.

Meet the children and future of Mugie at a visit with school, you can even join them in a game of football which is always a highlight for the children.

You can also pass by the Mugie nurse and let her tell you about her clinic and mobile outreaches which takes much needed health care and health education to the neighbouring communities. And other projects that contribute a health community, and conservancy.

Mugie Ranch is home to Kenya’s northern-most golf course – set amongst African Olive Trees, a beautifully designed and landscaped course challenges even the experienced golfer. Whether playing a round or simply having a picnic here and enjoying the sweeping view, a visit is always worthwhile. The course is fenced from wildlife so guests can enjoy a walk or a jog around the grounds, and children can play freely. Included in the Green Fee is a golf club and ball rental, though you are welcome to bring your own.

Nairobi is the World’s only Wildlife Capital hosting a national park within its borders. A visit to the Nairobi National Park, whether for a nature safari walk or a game drive, is unquestionably a must.

Contact the Travel Desk for more information.

Artifacts from the famous Maasai Market are a must-have for any traveler. Wood and soapstone carvings, sisal baskets, or African-designed jewelry are all available at the Nairobi City Market. Also, Kenyan tea is undoubtedly the best known, and Kenyan coffee is one of the world's top five. Purchase all these items from the Gift Shop on the ground floor of the hotel.