Daily Schedules
Rigid daily schedules are not on our agenda, there are no hard
and fast rules at Kicheche Laikipia so guests can decide at camp
on the range of activities available. Picnic breakfasts, lunches
and sundowner drinks are popular options to include on game drives.
Game Drives (Day & Night)
Watching wildlife at close range, but without encroaching on
their space, is endlessly fascinating and our guides' instincts
and experience will provide superb photo opportunities of wild
animals. Our safari customised 4WD vehicles are designed to give
everyone a perfect view. Night Game Drives are offered to enable
guests the chance to observe lesser seen nocturnal species. Our
Vehicles are fitted with a hand held spotlight and resident species
include aardvark, genet, bat-eared fox, striped hyena, serval,
honey badger, civet and zorilla.
Research & Education Centre
Wildlife Educational Centre which is very interesting for children
and adults alike. One can take a short walk to see Morani, the
habituated rhino, nearby.
Lion Tracking
The Lion Tracking program monitors the Conservancy lions (some
have been collared with receivers). As part of the program we
are able to track the lions with a portable satellite dish and
remit the data to the study centre.
Walking
A different perspective is gained through escorted walks on
the savannah. Our interpretive guides will point out the spoor
of a leopard, the nest of a rare bird or signs of recent migration
activity that would pass unnoticed by the eyes of strangers...
Chimpanzee Visit
The Ol Pejeta Chimpanzee Sanctuary was set up for orphaned
chimps rescued from West Africa. The Sanctuary is an excellent
venue to observe the two families and learn about the perils
facing chimpanzees in the wild.
Horse Riding
For those who like to experience their game viewing differently,
we are able to offer horse back safari's within the Ol Pejeta
Conservancy. Our head guide Charles Wandero (Silver level KSPGA),
is also a competent horseman, pictured here with one of the horses
used for the riding trips. We commence the 3 to 4 hour trek from
a small undeveloped camp site on the Ngobit river on the southern
boundary of the conservancy. While riding across rolling open
plains, with the spectacular snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya
as a backdrop, the game spotted will be plentiful. Herds of zebra,
giraffe, gazelle and even encounters with the predators such as
cheetah are not uncommon.
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