Laikipia

Laikipia is considered the gateway to Kenya’s wild Northern frontier country. Wild and sparsely populated, much of this spectacular region is covered by large privately owned ranches. On most ranches cattle share the land with free ranging wildlife. In recent years this wildlife has become a valuable asset, with many ranches establishing guest houses, home stays and private camps within their boundaries.



This has proven a great success, and many ranches now rely on a thriving tourist trade.



Also, community ranches have also formed. These are sanctuaries created by local communities who have combined small scale farms and grazing land into large group ranches.

Once again, the tourist trade has proved infinitely more profitable than agriculture or herding, and this allows them to use their traditional lands in a way that is sustainable and productive. The park's wildlife population densities second the Maasai Mara ecosystem making it a highly important area for sustaining biodiversity and ecotourism.

Significantly, they are conserving more than just wildlife, but also a way of life. These ranches have bolstered a sense of local identity and strengthened community ties. These community ranches are the best place in Kenya to learn more about traditional cultures and their role in modern world.

The result is an area of beautiful wilderness, where protected game roams freely and safely. Centered around the original Laikipia National Reserve, this area has become a sanctuary for Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo,and a wealth of plains game, including many endemic Northern species.

There are several places that offer accommodation in Laikipia and they range from 3 to 230 beds, with prices from US$25 to US$624 per person per night. And an incredible 56 different activities are offered by the collective tourism facilities. These safari lodges are among the most luxurious in Kenya, and the involvement of local Samburu and Masai communities in tourism allows visitors a rare opportunity to meet local people in a genuine situation during their holiday.