Central highlands · 6 days · 5 nights · Best Sep – Mar
Laikipia + Mount Kenya
The Laikipia plateau is where Kenyan conservation has done its most ambitious work. Ol Pejeta is home to the last two northern white rhinos on earth. Lewa runs the most successful black rhino programme in Africa. This trip is for travellers who want the safari and the why behind it.
From $3,700 per person
Specimen itinerary for planning purposes only — not a confirmed booking document.
Logistics & transport
- Pickup
- Confirmed 24 hours before departure on WhatsApp
- Guide language
- As selected at booking
- Group
- Private / small group · max 6 guests
Where you'll stay
Lodging varies by trip — tented camp, safari lodge, beach hotel, or city hotel as your package requires. The property for this package is confirmed in writing after you book — ask us on WhatsApp if you want options before paying.
Included in your package price — exact camp, lodge, or hotel confirmed after booking.
Indicative schedule — day by day
Planned rhythm for your trip — your guide may adjust on the day for conditions, light and wildlife.
Day 1: Nairobi → Ol Pejeta
Morning road transfer north (4 hours). Lunch at camp. Afternoon visit to Najin and Fatu — the last two northern white rhinos on earth. It's the closest you'll come to watching a species end, and it changes how you think about the rest of the week.
Day 2: Ol Pejeta — rhino tracking on foot
Black rhino tracking with a ranger on foot. Visit Baraka, the blind black rhino sanctuary. Chimpanzee sanctuary in the afternoon (Ol Pejeta is the only place in Kenya you'll see chimps).
Day 3: Drive to Lewa
Short transfer east to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Lewa is private, wealthy, and astonishingly well-run — the best big-five density in central Kenya. Afternoon game drive.
Day 4: Lewa — Grévy's zebra and reticulated giraffe
Lewa is one of the only places to see Grévy's zebra (different species — narrower stripes, bigger ears) and reticulated giraffe. Optional horseback safari for confident riders.
Day 5: Mount Kenya foothills
Transfer south to Mount Kenya. Stay at Castle Forest Lodge — a colonial-era forest lodge on Mount Kenya's slopes; elephant and buffalo pass through the forest clearing below the veranda.
Day 6: Return to Nairobi
Morning at the lodge, transfer to Nairobi by mid-afternoon.
Trip inclusions
- All accommodation on full-board
- Private 4x4 + driver-guide
- Conservancy & park fees
- Black rhino on-foot tracking
- Ol Pejeta chimp sanctuary visit
- All transfers
- 24/7 WhatsApp line
Trip exclusions
- International flights
- Kenya eVisa
- Travel insurance
- Horseback safari at Lewa ($120 pp, optional)
- Tips
Preparation & packing
Before you go
- This section is general Kenya travel guidance — not a substitute for official advice or your doctor.
- We confirm trip-specific details (property, pickup times, park rules) with you on WhatsApp before departure.
- Questions about Laikipia + Mount Kenya? Message us anytime — we'd rather you ask than guess.
Visa & entry
- Most visitors need a Kenya eVisa before travel — apply at evisa.go.ke and check current fees and rules.
- Passport usually needs 6+ months' validity and blank pages — verify with your airline and immigration.
- Keep a printed copy of this itinerary and your eVisa for border control.
Health
- Yellow fever certificate may be required depending on where you are travelling from — check Kenya's latest entry rules.
- Malaria prevention is commonly recommended for safari areas — ask your doctor well before you fly.
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is strongly recommended.
- Bring personal medication in original packaging.
Weather & clothing
- Safari mornings and evenings are often cooler than midday — layers work better than one heavy coat.
- Neutral colours (khaki, olive, beige) are standard for game drives.
- Rain can appear in any season — a light waterproof layer is worth packing.
- We send a short weather note for your dates once your trip is confirmed.
Packing list
- Comfortable closed shoes for walking + sandals for camp or lodge
- Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Binoculars if you have a pair (optional — ask us if you'd like a recommendation)
- Power bank + travel adaptor (Kenya commonly uses Type G plugs, 240V)
- Soft bag often works better than a hard suitcase if your trip includes light-aircraft legs — we'll confirm luggage limits for your routing
- Some cash in USD (clean, newer bills) or KES for tips and small purchases
- Insect repellent
Money & connectivity
- Cards work in Nairobi and at many properties; cash is still useful for tips and markets.
- M-Pesa is widely used in Kenya — we can walk you through it on arrival if helpful.
- Wi‑Fi varies by property (lodge, camp, or hotel) — signal on game drives is usually limited.
- Tipping customs vary by property and guide — we share current guidelines for your trip before you travel.