Kicheche Laikipia Camp

Kicheche Laikipia Camp is a small and highly regarded safari camp located within the wildlife-rich plains of Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya’s Central Highlands.

The camp sits in a quiet area of the conservancy surrounded by acacia woodland and open grassland, creating an atmosphere that feels far removed from larger safari properties. As a result, Kicheche Laikipia offers a more traditional safari experience centred on guiding, wildlife viewing, and conservation.

Because Ol Pejeta is internationally recognised for its rhino conservation work, the camp also provides access to some of the most important wildlife protection initiatives in Africa.

Landscape & Setting

The landscape surrounding Kicheche Laikipia Camp combines open savannah plains with scattered acacia woodland.

Beyond the camp the plains extend toward the slopes of Mount Kenya, which dominates the eastern horizon during clear mornings. Meanwhile, wildlife moves across the conservancy between grazing areas, waterholes, and river systems.

Thanks to careful management within Ol Pejeta Conservancy, wildlife viewing often takes place with fewer vehicles than in many national parks.

Accommodation

Kicheche Laikipia Camp maintains the atmosphere of a classic safari tented camp while offering modern comfort.

Accommodation consists of a small number of spacious canvas tents featuring:

Comfortable safari-style bedrooms
Private verandas overlooking the plains
Ensuite bathrooms with safari showers
Traditional canvas and wood construction

The tents are widely spaced beneath acacia trees, creating privacy and a relaxed safari environment.

Safari Experience / Activities

Ol Pejeta Conservancy offers one of the most varied safari programmes in Kenya’s Central Highlands.

Activities from Kicheche Laikipia Camp include:

• Game drives across Ol Pejeta Conservancy
• Visits to the northern white rhino sanctuary
• Exploring the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
• Rhino conservation experiences
• Wildlife viewing beneath Mount Kenya

Because the conservancy is privately managed, safari activities often feel flexible and less crowded than in traditional national parks.

Wildlife

Ol Pejeta Conservancy supports a rich variety of wildlife species.

Encounters may include:

• Black rhinoceros
• White rhinoceros
• Elephant and buffalo
• Lion and leopard
• Grevy’s zebra
• Numerous plains antelope

The conservancy is also home to the last remaining northern white rhinos, making it one of the most important conservation landscapes in Africa.

When to Visit

Kicheche Laikipia Camp can be visited throughout the year.

June – October
The dry season provides excellent wildlife viewing across the plains.

December – March
Clear skies often reveal impressive views of Mount Kenya.

April – May / November
Rainfall during these months brings greener landscapes and quieter safari conditions.

Because of the highland location, temperatures remain comfortable in most seasons.

Insider Tips

Morning game drives often produce the best wildlife sightings before temperatures rise across the plains.

Because the camp sits in a quieter corner of the conservancy, sightings frequently occur without other vehicles nearby.

In addition, the open plains surrounding the camp often provide excellent photographic opportunities for rhino and plains wildlife.

Oloi Shorua Must-Do

Visit the northern white rhino sanctuary within Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where the last surviving northern white rhinos are protected under constant monitoring.

This encounter offers rare insight into one of Africa’s most important conservation initiatives.

Oloi Shorua Recommendation

We recommend spending time with the conservancy guides learning about Ol Pejeta’s rhino conservation work, which forms one of the most important wildlife protection programmes in Kenya.

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