Trip Ideas

Horse Riding

Riding through Laikipia on horseback can be relaxed, thrilling, amusing, interesting, but never dull as you ride your way through ranches and community areas or even up Mt Kenya’s moorlands. Experience riding on the plains with a herd of zebra, walking gently through a canopy of giraffe or past a herd of elephant or buffalo. On horseback it is possible to get unusually close to wildlife. Enjoy riding alongside the big game animals that abound Laikipia.

Biking

For the spirited adventurer, mountain bikes offer a unique way to explore some of Laikipia’s varied terrain and stunning flora and fauna be it through forests, rolling hills or expansive plains.

Guided Walks

A great way to view the stunning bio diversity of Laikipia is on foot accompanied by Samburu or Maasai guides whose knowledge of local flora, fauna, cultural and history is unmatched. Or even experience a rites of passage Samburu ceremony.

Game drives

One of the best ways to view the wildlife on safari is on a game drive. Whether you go early in the morning or late afternoon, you own informative guide will take you in an open vehicle across the open plains, through the bush or along the river bank viewing the wide variety of game, birds, plants and trees. Both day and night game drives on offer in Laikipia.

Fishing

Fishing can be arranged in various rivers and dams, including Lake Rutundu on Mount Kenya. Equipment, both modern and traditional can be supplied together with drinks and a picnic.

River rafting

For those who dare, experience rafting sections of the Ewaso Ngiro and Ng'are Narok rivers in inflatable rafts. Availability is dictated by the seasonal level of the rivers.

Camel Safaris

Camels are the traditional mode of transport in Northern Kenya’s drylands and another great way to experience Laikipia. Short or longer walks can be arranged or as well as over night camel camps.

Camping

Camping at a number of Laikipia’s campsites offers a truly wilderness experience. Camping can be done on private ranches or on community group ranches or in the forest. For the adventurer, try Fly camping, offered most lodges. Fly-camping is usually from one camp location base and can involve several successive nights in a different location each night.

Culture

For a cultural experience, spend an afternoon down at a traditional Masai village - a great experience see how the Masai live, watch them dance and view some of their beadwork. A visit to the Yaaku cultural museum will unravel the journey from Mukogodo to Maasai –from a life of hunting and gathering to cattle rearing, from speaking Yaaku to Maa.