You will arrive in Nairobi today. Our driver is waiting for you at the airport and will drive you to your Nairobi hotel after a warm welcome
Welcome to a place of tranquillity where you can relax and enjoy great moments on the deck with a beautiful view of Mt. Kenya and wildlife at the waterhole below and in the thicket below. A completely "green" home off the grid with an inviting bush lodge setting. For the adventurous: Go on a game drive or horseback ride by prior arrangement or simply relax by the plunge pool and have fresh pizza cooked in our Gaudi-style pizza oven.
Utulivu House is located in the Sangare Conservancy. The house has a unique design made of olive wood, is powered by solar and wind energy and the water is collected by rainwater and a borehole. The house is secluded, making it the perfect place for a peaceful vacation.
It has 3 rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, and the team is at your disposal during your stay.
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Today you will roast your own coffee beans from the Mt. Kenya region followed by a sundowner and then you will learn how to cook Kenyan Ugali and Chapati for your dinner. After dinner you can make your own coffee scrub and relax.
Your first long game drive awaits you today. The "Solio Ranch" is one of the most beautiful game parks in Africa that has not been on the tourist map for generations. The park is a fenced, privately owned wildlife reserve focused on rhino conservation. Solio Game Reserve was established in 1970 when the owner of Solio Cattle moved a large portion of the land and dedicated it to conservation. The park plays an important role in the conservation and breeding of black rhinos in Kenya. Breeding has been so successful that rhinos from Solio Game Reserve are released throughout Africa. In addition to the world's largest population of white rhinos and nearly a hundred black rhinos, Solio Reserve is inhabited by various other wildlife including buffalo, zebra, giraffe, oryx, antelope, Thompson's gazelle, impala, waterbuck and warthog. The park also offers some of the best leopard viewing in the country. And lion and cheetah can also be found. An unforgettable game drive is guaranteed.
ALTERNATIVE
After breakfast, drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a beautiful private game reserve that is renowned for its conservation programs and the home of the last northern white rhinos. The conservancy is home to rare species such as Beisa oryx, Rothschild's giraffe and black rhino. On the game drive, Here you can experience a range of African wildlife such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and hippos. Another highlight is seeing the chimpanzees from the Jane Goodall Institute at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. From a working cattle ranch in colonial Kenya to a trailblazer of conservation innovation - the story of Ol Pejeta is as enchanting as it is inspirational. Today, Ol Pejeta is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, and home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhinos. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya, and still manages a very successful livestock program. Today you can book to see the last northern white rhinos and enjoy game drives to see the amazing wildlife of the conservancy.
You continue in the morning to Northern Laikipia. Twala-Tenebo is located on the semi-arid Laikipia plateau, near Mount Kenya in northern Kenya. There, a cooperative of over 200 women from six different Maasai groups coexist with the diverse wildlife and sustain themselves through aloe farming, beadwork, beekeeping and ecotourism - offering authentic Maasai cultural experiences and affordable eco-manyatta accommodations. Twala’ is a Maasai word for a bell. ‘Tenebo’ means come together. In 2007, the “bell rang” as a symbol of calling the Maasai women to action for their capacity enhancement. They joined hands and established a cultural center together. The center works towards empowering women to work for themselves and preserve the rich cultural and historic heritage of the local Maasai people.
The women of Twala are involved in agro-tourism as they plant Aloe secundiflora, which they do without using any chemical fertilizers so as to avoid soil and water pollution. They also keep bees for honey production. They use the aloe for the production of natural beauty products and sell them to beauty firms. At Twala, all profits go directly to the community and are utilized for the benefit of poverty reduction and sustainable development. 10% of the income earned in the center goes towards supporting girls’ education. The cultural center also empowers women as they get to work and provide for themselves.
Memorable baboon walks alongside troops to show that baboons and wildlife, in general, are a resource worth protecting; walks with the Maasai and their cattle to learn their authentic herding techniques; Landscape tours to learn about the medicinal plants and the importance of trees to the Maasai people. Learn how the people and their domestic animals as well as wildlife coexist in one environment in a sustainable manner.
In the afternoon your will continue toTassia Lodge for the next three nights.
Today you set out for the enchanting Laikipia County, where the Ewaso Enclave Conservancy awaits you in the untouched wilderness of North Laikipia.
Laikipia is home to some of Africa’s most diverse wildlife populations — and not just the Big Five. Yes, you will find lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and even both black and white rhinos here. But it is also one of the few places where you can see Grevy’s zebras, African wild dogs, and the graceful reticulated giraffe. Remarkably, it is the only place on the continent where, with a little luck, you may even encounter the elusive black leopard.
What sets Laikipia apart from a national park? Privacy. Most of the land here is made up of private conservancies, which means you won’t be surrounded by 20 other safari vehicles jostling for position when a lion is spotted. It’s just you, your guide, and the wilderness.
One of the most inspiring aspects of Laikipia is its commitment to conservation and community-led tourism. Many of the lodges and conservancies in the region are either community-owned or work closely with the local Maasai, Samburu, and Turkana people.
When you visit Laikipia, you are not only going on safari, but also directly contributing to wildlife conservation, the fight against poaching, and sustainable development projects that empower local communities. This is travel with purpose — and it feels good.
You will spend the night at the new Sidai Camp – sidaicamp.com
The Ewaso Enclave Conservancy not only reflects our sustainability principles but also embodies our commitment to offering visitors to Kenya an authentic safari and cultural experience. Here, in the heart of Laikipia on the border with Isiolo, you will rarely encounter other travelers – it is a place where the silence of the wilderness and the warmth of the local people are especially tangible.
The Maasai communities here welcome you with open arms, inviting you to learn about their centuries-old traditions and way of life. One of the most moving experiences is the famous “Singing Wells”: Maasai warriors dig wells to water their cattle, accompanied by melodic songs. The elders carefully read the weather from the skies, and nature provides them with a wealth of medicinal plants whose use and wisdom have been passed down through generations.
Those who come here find harmony with nature and are carried away by the soothing tranquility of this pristine landscape.
Our guests have the opportunity to explore the remarkable wildlife both on foot and by safari vehicle. The conservancy is home to large predators – including the rare, legendary black leopards – as well as wild dogs and numerous elephants. The landscapes are unique, wild, and untouched. If you truly want to say you have experienced Kenya, a visit to the Ewaso Enclave is an essential part of your safari.
Activities we offer here:
WILDLIFE TRACKING
Stroll around the camp and identify different animals and birds in various ways – by listening to bird calls, spotting tracks, bones, or footprints.
GUIDED NATURE WALKS
Discover plants and trees while learning about their traditional uses and significance in the local community.
BUSH SURVIVAL TRAINING
Learn the traditional survival skills of the Maasai. Craft bows and arrows from natural materials, then test your skills with the traditional club or at archery – with a small reward awaiting you.
BEADWORK
With the help of Maasai women, learn how to make traditional bracelets and necklaces. You can take your handmade jewelry home as a personal souvenir.
STARGAZING
Look up at the night sky and learn about the stars – on a clear evening you can spot many of the well-known constellations. This activity can take place before or after dinner.
Immerse yourself in this authentic, sustainable safari experience and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the Ewaso Enclave.
Today you bid farewell to Kenya, with a transfer to Nairobi and onward to the airport for your flight home.
Eseerian Ewaso Enclave / Laikipia
