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Laikipia

Kenya laikipia county
Country Kenya
Region laikipia county
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Laikipia

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Overview

A deeper feel for the destination.

Laikipia County is one of the 47 counties of Kenya, located on the Equator in the former Rift Valley Province of the country. The main urban centers are; Nanyuki to the southeast and Nyahururu to the south west. Economic activities of the county is mainly tourism and agriculture. The county is home to a veriety of wildlife which include; Black rhinos, African wild dogs, grevys zebras, reticulated giraffe, wild dogs.

Laikipia is mostly recognized for its ranching, green house hoticulture and its immersive safari experience for travelers looking to explore the wilderness. Some of the top attractions that can be found in Laikipia county include;

  • Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy
  • Mugie Ranch
  • Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy
  • Equator Marker
  • Lewa Downs
  • Kaptuya wildlife conservancy
  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  • Kaptuya Wildlife conservancy

Olpejeta Conservancy Entry Fees:

EA Citizens
  • Individual (adult) - Ksh 2,000
  • Children* - Ksh 1,000
  • Students* - Ksh 500
EA Residents
  • Individual (adult) - Ksh 3,500
  • Children - Ksh 1,750
  • Students- Ksh 500
Non Residents
  • Individual (adult) - USD 110
  • Children - USD 55
  • Students - USD 32

Other activities:

  • Night game drives in Olpejeta-$80pp per night
  • Horse riding-$200 pp person

Mt Kenya NP Entry fees:

t. Kenya National Park & Reserve

Citizen

Resident

Non - Resident

Adults

KSH

Child

KSH

Adults

KSH

Child

KSH

Adults

USD

Child

USD

Daily

430

215

430

215

52

26

3 Day Package

1,290

645

1,290

645

156

78

4 Day Package

1,720

860

1,720

860

208

104

5 Day Package

2,150

1,075

2,150

1,075

260

130

6 Day Package

2,580

1,290

2,580

4,650

312

156

MODE OF PAYMENT: Through Ecitizen (https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke/ ) via MPesa, Visa Card, RTGS ,Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

Signature Stays

Places to stay in and around Laikipia.

From intimate camps to polished lodges, these stays help set the mood and rhythm of your time here.

The River Camp
Laikipia

The River Camp

The River Camp – Ol Pejeta is a luxury safari camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia, set on the banks of the Ngobit River. It’s about 217 km (3–4 hours) from Nairobi by road or...

Suggested Journeys

Safari ideas built around Laikipia.

These itineraries offer a strong starting point if you already know this is one of the places you want to experience.

2 Days Nanyuki safari package
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2 Days Nanyuki safari package

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