Activities
LWC is very much about the adventure of safari. You will be offered the freedom to discover this remote part of Africa by car, bike, or on foot, immersing you in the African wilderness. Each activity is adaptable and can be suited to families and people of all ages. We love to tailor activities to suit kids and give them the outdoor experience in a safe learning environment.
Our daily schedule varies but we encourage clients to wake up early and join us at the mess for tea and coffee around 6 am before heading out for an activity such as a morning game drive or a walk. We carry a light snack and warm drinks to be had somewhere lovely while out on your morning activity then most guests opt for brunch at around 10:30 am. This enables us to be out for the most productive time of day (wildlife-wise) but if you prefer breakfast then that’s also easy for us to offer!
After Bunch or lunch, we tend to relax as it’s the hottest time of the day where we are least likely to see any wildlife and perhaps we need a break from the sun. This is a great time to find a viewpoint in camp and enjoy a book or a quick nap if needed. At 4 pm we all meet up again in the central areas and enjoy tea and coffee with some delicious cake before heading off on the afternoon activity.
Your afternoon activity does include a sundowner spot with drinks around 6:45 pm depending on the time of year, followed by a night drive and then back to camp at 8 pm. We usually sit and have a drink by the fire before dinner starts at a communal table.
We highly recommend you try out our campouts especially if your stay is long enough and feel free to chat to our host or your guide about the activities that you would like to do while you are with us. That’s one of the many advantages of being a hosted camp!
Walking
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Specialists in walking safaris with 25 years of experience, we offer morning and afternoon walks, or you can walk to a fly camp set up just for you, and sleep under the stars before walking back to camp the next morning.
We tailor our walks to suit all abilities and the route is adjusted. Short walks for children in open areas and with a focus on bones, tracks and droppings are enlightening. Climbing up rocky hills and spotting wildlife on foot as a family is something everyone can do together.
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Multi-day walks in Laikipia can be booked lasting anything from 3 days to a week. Carrying just what we need each day the camp is moved ahead by our team. Contact us for more details.
Game Drives
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Game-drives are the best way to cover ground and see the most wildlife.
The area has excellent populations of elephant, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, common zebra, warthog, buffalo, hippo and many antelope species. Lions, leopards and wild dogs are often seen.
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Can unearth striped hyena, spotted hyena, aardwolf, aardvark, zorilla, porcupine, genet, white-tailed mongoose and other small mammals. We have a couple of camera traps which we set up to capture wildlife at night and this can be an exciting project whilst you are staying if we find an animal kill or a den.
We are extremely lucky to be surrounded by a high population of leopards which have become accustomed to our vehicles.
Tracking
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Tracking the wild dog, using the collars to locate them whilst on the move across the conservancy.
We also focus our traditional tracking methods on the black leopards that are seen regularly.
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The Wild dog pack we followed for over ten years suffered from an outbreak of canine distemper in 2017 which almost wiped them out but they recovered and have since had multiple litters of pups.
Photography
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The ability to get out of the vehicle and photograph elephants and other animals from ground level has produced some exceptional photographs over the years and we are always keen to get you into the right spots to photograph wildlife successfully. We have guided many groups of photographers and we have many open vehicles,.
We do also provide beanbags in all of our vehicles but in case you prefer yours just bring it empty and we can fill it for you.
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We offer a private vehicle as part of our extra charges. This enables photographers to have their own space and freedom especially when looking for specific animals such as wild dogs.
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We do offer either a private or a shared black leopard vehicle for those who need priority at a black leopard sighting.
For more information on this pleas have a look at our Black Leopard Page
Meals in the Wilderness
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From a glade of shady acacia trees or a thatched hide overlooking a dam, brunch is served often overlooking herds of elephants taking it in turns to drink.
Our aim is to keep you out in the bush as much as possible and not to keep returning to camp for endless meals when this time could be spent out in the wilderness.
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Bush Breakfasts occur after your morning drive. Picnic Burches at 10:30pm and Lunches around 1 pm and then Bush Dinners can be arranged to have dinner under the starts at around 7.30 pm
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We are happy to cater for all dietary requirements please just let us know before you arrive so that we have everything you need. In case you need something specific that we might not be able to get in Kenya please bring it with you.
Playing in the river
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Swimming in the river, jumping off rocks into the river, rafting and paddling around pools when the water is high enough are very popular with families and those who just love water.
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Fishing for tilapia and catfish using a spinning rod is great fun and an excuse to spend time on the river. Wildlife often appears and it’s a peaceful way to spend an afternoon sitting still but with a purpose.
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We love rafting down the mini rapids with a couple of inflatables and lots of friends.
Fly camping
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Fly camping is a great way to experience a night out in the wilderness. We offer a bush dinner cooked on the fire and cold drinks.
Afterwhich you can climb into your warm bedrolls perched on stretcher beds and enjoy a night under the stars.
An armed guide will be nearby to keep you safe.
In the morning you wake up with the sunrise to a cup of tea or coffee and a light snack before beginning the day of activities.
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We use specially made Mozzie dome tents which offer privacy with material walls. They also provide the perfect star gazing through a mosquito net roof. Enjoy the view all night.
Please note that during periods of long grass/rain or on request we offer campouts on our platforms without the mozzie dome tents rather than on the ground.
Mountain Biking
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We have seven mountain bikes of various sizes for a fun way to explore.
When you ride across laikipia we escort you from a safe distance with a vehicle
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Seven bikes of various sizes with tubeless tires to ensure that you can enjoy your ride with as few punctures as possible
View Points
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Laikipia provides a dramatic landscape with plenty of rocks to climb, hills to sit on and plateaus to look out from.
The Ewaso river cuts through the rocks creating waterfalls with beautiful cool water pools to enjoy with the view.
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We take advantage of the perches across the landscape to sit and enjoy the views with a cold drink in hand and a light snack
FAQs
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We have a variety of vehicles from 4-seaters, 6-seaters to 9-seaters. Please ask our reservations team if you would like to book a specific vehicle. In the vehicle for all game drives you will have a driver guide and a spotter. Drinking water is provided using reusable bottles filled with UV-filtered rain water. Beanbags are provided on request.
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You do not need to book any activities in advance, though it is helpful to have an idea of what you would like to do before you arrive, we actually prefer to plan these with you when you get to camp. This means that we can choose the best time for any activities with up-to-date information on wildlife sightings, weather and logistics.
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We always recommend that you pack clothes that you are comfortable in. White clothes (turn brown) and black (very hot) clothes are colours that don’t work that well on safari.
Check out our recommended packing list here
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Please contact our team on reservations@laikipia-wilderness.com