Situated in the heart of the famous Ol Pejeta Conservancy sits the intimate camp of Kicheche. The Conservancy is home to Kenya's largest population of Black Rhino together with large numbers of elephant, cheetah, lion and plains game. Due to is location on the Equator you will also be able to see a number of rarer Northern species of animals including the Grevys Zebra, Jacksons Hartebeest and Beisa Oryx. The park also offers wonderful views of Mount Kenya.
With just six tents overlooking a waterhole with an abundance of game visiting daily. Each tents has en-suite bathrooms with flashings loos and hot showers. The communal lounge area is spacious joining the dining area, however the camp prefers to serve meals alfresco if the weather permits.
Activities available include game drives in both the day and night as well as walking. Time can be spent with the Lion Tracking Programme which monitors lions in the area, some of which have been collared to allow guests to track the lions with a portable satellite dish and send the date back to the study centre on the Conservancy. The Conservancy is also home to a Chimpanzee Sanctuary, here children and adults alike can observe and learn about Chimpanzees and the struggles they face in the wild.
Kicheche Laikipia Camp
Fly to
Nairobi or Mombasa
flying time
8 hours 30 minutes non-stop
time difference
GMT +3 hours
Visas
Required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic area
Best time to travel
December - March, July - October
Weather
Kenya's equatorial location ensures warm weather year round, though it can be cool at night and first thing in the morning. There are two rain seasons, the long rains occur from April to June and short rains from October to December. The rainfall is sometimes heavy and when it does come it often falls in the afternoons and evenings. The hottest period is from February to March and coldest in July to August.
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