3 Days Kenya African Safari to Laikipia Plateau
This 3 Days Kenya African Safari to Laikipia Plateau encompasses multiple private conservancies including Ol Pejeta, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, and Il Ngwesi Group Ranch, offering intimate wildlife encounters away from crowded national parks. The Laikipia Plateau spans over 9,500 square kilometers of diverse ecosystems ranging from riverine forests to open grasslands, making your Kenya African Safari experience incredibly varied and authentic. Your Kenya African Safari journey promises exceptional game viewing opportunities with some of Kenya's highest wildlife densities outside the famous Maasai Mara.
This Kenya African Safari to Laikipia Plateau offers unparalleled opportunities to encounter both northern and southern Kenya wildlife species in their natural habitat. The region serves as a critical corridor connecting Mount Kenya forests to the northern frontier districts, creating unique biodiversity hotspots perfect for your Kenya African Safari adventure. Laikipia's innovative conservation model combines community involvement, sustainable tourism, and wildlife protection, ensuring your Kenya African Safari contributes directly to conservation efforts. The plateau's elevation of 1,500-2,600 meters above sea level provides pleasant temperatures year-round, making it ideal for comfortable Kenya African Safari experiences.
Your Kenya African Safari to Laikipia Plateau culminates in exceptional rhino viewing opportunities, as the region hosts Kenya's largest population of black rhinos and the world's only northern white rhinos. The conservancies within Laikipia offer exclusive Kenya African Safari experiences including night game drives, walking safaris, and cultural interactions with local Maasai and Samburu communities. Professional guides with intimate knowledge of the area ensure your Kenya African Safari maximizes wildlife sightings while providing educational insights into conservation efforts. This Kenya African Safari adventure perfectly balances luxury accommodation, authentic wilderness experiences, and meaningful conservation tourism in one of Africa's most successful wildlife management areas.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Nairobi, transfer to Laikipia Plateau
Day 2: Proceed to full-day game viewing in Laikipia private conservancies
Day 3: Continue with morning game drive and transfer back to Nairobi
Price Includes:
- Park fees for all Laikipia private conservancies
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the journey
- Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and guide fees
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
- Game drives as specified in the itinerary
Price Excludes:
- Kenya Visa fees
- International and internal flights
- Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, etc.
- Visa processing costs
- Air ticket expenses
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry fees and personal services
- Tips for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
- Life insurance coverage
- Other drinks apart from water
- Personal equipment and gear
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and Pick Up from Nairobi, Transfer to Laikipia Plateau
Your Kenya African Safari adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Nairobi, Kenya's vibrant capital, before embarking on a scenic transfer to the magnificent Laikipia Plateau. The journey covers 230 kilometers northward through Kenya's central highlands, taking approximately 4 hours via the Nyeri-Nanyuki route, offering spectacular views of Mount Kenya's snow-capped peaks. Upon arrival at your chosen conservancy within the Laikipia ecosystem, your Kenya African Safari experience immediately begins with a welcome game drive showcasing the region's incredible wildlife diversity. This initial Kenya African Safari encounter introduces you to Laikipia's unique landscape of acacia woodlands, open grasslands, and seasonal rivers that support abundant wildlife populations including elephants, lions, leopards, and the endangered black rhinos.
- Day2Proceed to Full Day Game Viewing in Laikipia Private Conservancies
Proceed to an intensive full day of game viewing across Laikipia's renowned private conservancies, experiencing the very best of Kenya African Safari wildlife encounters. Your Kenya African Safari day begins with early morning game drives through Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the famous northern white rhinos and Kenya's largest black rhino sanctuary, covering 360 square kilometers of pristine wilderness. The conservancy's innovative conservation programs provide exceptional Kenya African Safari educational opportunities, including visits to the endangered species enclosure and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Afternoon game drives continue your Kenya African Safari adventure through different sections of the plateau, with excellent chances of spotting rare northern species such as Grevy's zebras, reticulated giraffes, and Beisa oryx alongside traditional savanna wildlife.
- Day3Continue with Morning Game Drive and Transfer Back to Nairobi
Continue with a final morning game drive through Laikipia's diverse ecosystems before concluding your unforgettable Kenya African Safari experience with the transfer back to Nairobi. This last Kenya African Safari game drive offers final opportunities to photograph wildlife against the stunning backdrop of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains, creating lasting memories of your plateau adventure. The return journey to Nairobi takes approximately 4 hours covering 230 kilometers through Kenya's beautiful central highlands, with optional stops at the equator crossing for unique Kenya African Safari photo opportunities. Your Kenya African Safari to Laikipia concludes with arrival in Nairobi by afternoon, allowing time for last-minute shopping at local curio markets or relaxation before international flight departures, completing this exceptional Kenya African Safari conservation-focused adventure.