Ekorian’s Mugie Camp, Laikipia

Location

Mugie Conservancy is located within Kenya’s Laikipia plateau on the edge of the Great Rift Valley. Mugie is home to several endangered species and forms an essential corridor for connecting West Laikipia with the highlands of Mt. Kenya.

Camp Information

Ekorian’s Mugie Camp feels like a home away from home, and caters to the whole family, everything from our familystyle dining to our wide range of activities.

Camp is composed of six accommodation tents (each raised on wooden decks and covered with a papyrus roof), a communal mess tent for sitting and dining, a reception area, a shady deck adjoining the swimming pool (overlooking a watering hole), all surrounding a spacious lawn dotted with native aloe and flower beds.

The camp is surrounded by a stonewall and electric fence, which allows you walk around camp, and children to play safely, without a worry.

Mugie has thriving populations of lion, cheetah, buffalo, elephant, impala, eland, zebra, and the endemic Grevy’s Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Jackson’s

Hartebeest, and Biesa Oryx.

We have three game viewing vehicles from which guests can take in the varied flora and fauna.The hundreds of bird species that reside on Mugie – whether permanent or seasonal residents – mean that there is never a dull moment. Migratory species from the northern hemisphere flock here between November and April. In addition to watching wagtails, weavers, sunbirds, and many, many more, we have four species of owl in camp!

Golf: Kenya’s northernmost golf-courses is set amongst a grove of olive trees, and fenced from wildlife, so that guests can enjoy a jog or stroll on the grounds

Accommodation

Each tent is en-suite with hot and cold running water

Tent 1 is closest to the mess tent

Tent 1 and 6 both have a kids’ annex which is perfect for families

All of the tents can be configured into a double or twin bed arrangement

Tent 6 is furthest from the mess tent

The camp is powered by solar, with charging points in the

mess tent and reception.

The camp is surrounded by a wall and electric fence to keep big game out, allowing children to roam freely.

Various activities in camp keep everyone occupied during down-time, such as volleyball, bird watching, local archery, spear throwing, trampoline, and swimming.

The small swimming pool overlooks a watering hole; an idyllic spot for lunch, sundowners, or to relax between

game drives.

The pool is fresh water and does not use chemicals.

Activities

• Day and night game drives
• Kayaking on the reservoir
• Guided walking safaris
• Bush Breakfast/Picnic Lunch
• Fishing (tilapia and catfish)
• Meeting Tala, the resident giraffe
• Training exercises with anti-poaching blood hounds
• Visits to the Mugie School
• Participation in the Laikipia Predator Project
• Camel rides
• Learn about livestock and rangeland management
• Community and cultural activities

Rates per night package ( offer period 1 Nov – 15 Dec 2021)

Adult: USD 480 per person sharing in a double room

Child (2-12 yrs): USD 825 per child sharing in a double room

Rates Include

• Full board accommodation
• House wine, beers and spirits
• Laundry
• Mugie airstrip transfers
• Unlimited shared game drives
• Night Drives
• Guided walks
• Kayaking, fishing and camel rides
• Ranch activities (Dip day on Saturdays)
• Demonstration with the bloodhounds
• Community visits to Mugie School, clinic, livestock office
• Bush meals and sundowners
• Check in 11am. Check out 10am.

Rates Exclude

• Conservation fees of USD 100 & USD 50 per person per night
• Golf green fee; $30
•  Transfers from Loisaba airstrip; $110 per car each way
• Vintage wines and champagne on request
• Filming safaris
• Late departure (after 2pm); $100 per person, includes lunch and a game drive. Guests must vacate their tent by 10am but changing facilities are provided.
• Exclusive use of vehicle; $250 per vehicle per day
• Local Taxes
• NB: All rates are subject to change and will be charged at the prevailing rates at the time of booking.

Seasons

All year round

Access

There are daily scheduled flights to/from Nairobi and the Masai Mara, from Loisaba and Nanyuki airstrips (Ekorian’s will transfer to/from both, at extra cost).

5 hours by road from Nairobi (4×4 recommended).