Laikipia Plateau

Laikipia is a large area of private and community owned ranches and conservation areas North West of Mount Kenya. Northern Kenya is a huge expanse of scrub desert, bisected by a few rivers. A true wilderness, this area of Kenya is very sparsely populated and game patterns have been little affected by humans.
The Laikipia area is part of an ancient lava plain covered with red soil, thorn scrub, weathering volcanic rock, dried riverbeds, steep hills and rocky outcroppings. Unusual for this arid area of Northern Kenya, Laikipia has a permanent water supply, the Ewaso Ngiro or "brown river". This permanent water flow provides an oasis for many elephants, hippo and crocodile that abound in this area. The mix of woodland and grassland with riverine forest and swampland creates a home to a wide variety of birdlife as well as mammals. The region is also home to the rare Grevvy zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa Oryx and the largest African antelope, the Eland. The Laikipia area is famous for its leopards. It´s one of the most reliable areas in Kenya for spotting leopard, lion and cheetah.

Place to stay
Lewa Safari Camp - Lewa Conservancy Laikipia
Location
Situated on the northern foothills of Mt Kenya, Lewa Safari Camp is set on the 45,000 acre privately owned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Lewa Downs.

The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a pioneer in wildlife preservation, which has gained a reputation for extending benefits of conservation beyond its borders. Visitors have privileged access to a scenically spectacular area, densely populated with exciting wildlife. All income generated by the camp goes directly towards Lewa's conservation and community projects.

Accommodation
Nine twins, two triples and one double discreetly spaced permanent luxury tents, en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water (flush toilets).

El Karama Lodge
Location
El Karama Ranch/Reserve, situated on the Laikipia Plateau between Mount Kenya and the Great Rift Valley, is a family owned and run ranch. At an altitude of 5700 feet the climate is pleasant, and the scenery: rolling savannah and bushland, rocky ranges of hills and meandering rivers is pristine and beautiful.

Accomodation
The lodge got 4 rooms on suite and a fantastic dinning area over viewing the River. Each cottage has its own ensuite bathroom with hot water and flushing toilets and huge, open windows to enjoy the view. Made from local rocks and old wood from fallen trees, each cottage is unique in style and shape and very, very comfortable!