Laikipia
Conservation-Driven Community Safaris
Laikipia Plateau is Kenya's finest example of community-based conservation — a mosaic of private ranches and conservancies supporting rhino, wild dog, and lion.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round; dry seasons (June–October, January–March) are best for wildlife viewing.
Country
Kenya
Region
East Africa
Type
Reserve
The Laikipia Plateau, stretching across Kenya's central highlands, is one of Africa's greatest conservation success stories. A mosaic of private ranches and Maasai community conservancies, Laikipia protects more black and white rhino than anywhere else in Kenya outside the Aberdares, as well as Africa's second-largest population of wild dog.
Activities here go beyond the vehicle game drive — walking safaris, horseback safaris, camel-back expeditions, and community engagement bring a distinctly intimate dimension to the safari experience.
Highlights
Common Questions
What is the best time to visit Laikipia?
Laikipia offers good wildlife viewing year-round, though the dry seasons (June–October and January–March) are best for game viewing.
What is special about Laikipia's private conservancies?
Laikipia is one of the best places in Africa to see black and white rhino and African wild dog, and its private conservancy model allows activities not permitted in national parks, including walking and horseback safaris.
Plan Your Visit
Our experts will design a bespoke Laikipia journey matched to your interests, travel dates, and budget.
