Community village visits and interactions with local pastoral tribes, such as the Pokot and Samburu people, enhance the conservancy’s unique offering, allowing you to immerse yourself in a cultural experience that has remained unchanged for thousands of years.

This is an immersive, privately guided excursion in partnership with Wild Impact, where you’ll visit neighbouring partner communities and gain insight into the everyday lives of their members. Witness firsthand the community-led projects focused on education, healthcare, enterprise development, and conservation. Subject to availability 

What was once an area of huge livestock ranches, today Suyian combines rapidly evolving conservation practices with community development creating a safe space for people and wildlife to coexist. Spend time with local herdsmen as they walk their cattle on the rotational grazing rounds. There are approximately 2 500 to 3 000 cattle that form part of this unique biodiverse ecosystem.  Subject to availability  Duration of activity: 1 hour  Transfer time in getting to / from: 30 minutes  Child policy: 16 years and older (walking experience)

Not only does a scenic helicopter flight provide aerial views of the region’s most diverse landscapes, such as Suguta Valley, Ololokwe and Mt Kenya, but also offers access to some otherwise inaccessible hidden gems that are both ecologically and culturally significant. Enjoy a delicious lunch stop en route. Subject to availability  Child policy: Tropic Air child policies apply  Duration of activity: There are a variety of excursions to choose from

Embark on an unforgettable exploration of the conservancy or the neighbouring Suyian properties, just as intrepid adventurers of old once did. Accompanied by your expert guide, set out on horseback to uncover the region’s hidden gems—rolling savannas, ancient rock formations, and lush riverbanks teeming with wildlife. Feel the rhythmic stride of your horse beneath you as you move quietly through the landscape, offering a unique perspective that fosters intimate encounters with the flora and fauna of this untamed wilderness. Subject to availability  Child policy: 16 years and older (horseback riding); children under 12 to ride with parents Duration of activity: 1 hour  Transfer time in getting to / from: 30 minutes  Horseback riding experience required

Meet local herdsmen at the camel camp or walk alongside the camels, observing their slow, steady rhythm as they press their padded feet softly into the ground. Listen to the herdsmen’s stories and fascinating knowledge passed down through generations. You may even assist with milking the camels. In this intimate moment, you’ll witness the profound connection between man and animal, forged over generations of nomadic tradition. Subject to availability 

Exchange the confines of a safari vehicle for a closer look at nature on a guided nature walk in the Suyian Conservancy. Walking in nature is the most intimate way to learn about the bush. Traverse the conservancy’s untamed landscape, discovering some of the often-overlooked creatures, animal tracks and endemic plant species. Or simply relax and take in the breathtaking views from a rocky outcrop, keeping an eye out for the majestic verreaux’s eagle or the playful fan-tailed raven. This is a chance to become truly immersed in the remarkable sights and sounds of Suyian and appreciate the smaller details often missed when in a vehicle. Subject to availability  Child policy: 16 years and older  Duration of activity: 1 hour 

Suyian Conservancy is not only home to some of Africa’s most iconic species but also presents the opportunity to encounter rarely seen and unique Laikipia wildlife ‘specials’, such as the East African oryx, striped hyena, Laikipia hartebeest, desert warthog and black (melanistic) leopard. Enjoy exclusive twice-daily safari game drives during which renowned &Beyond guides will interpret their life stories, providing an intimate insight into the region. Child policy: 16 years and older  Duration of activity: 4 hours