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3-Day Laikipia, Lewa & Ol Pejeta Fly-In Safari

3 daysScheduled group safari

About this journey

The Laikipia plateau, north of Mount Kenya, is where Kenya's conservation story is being written: private and community conservancies such as Lewa, Ol Pejeta, Loisaba and Solio that protect a large share of the country's rhinos. Our Laikipia, Lewa and Ol Pejeta à la carte is a 3-day fly-in safari from Nairobi to the conservancy of your choice.

Choose from 17 camps and lodges, from Lewa Safari Camp and Lewa House to Sweetwaters Serena and Porini Rhino Camp on Ol Pejeta, home to the last two northern white rhinos, and Solio Lodge, one of the best places in Kenya to see rhino. Conservancy camps can offer activities beyond game drives, such as guided walks, night drives and visits to conservation projects.

You fly from Wilson Airport to the conservancy and are met with a shared game drive to your lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon drive. Day two is a full day of shared game drives, and on day three you fly back to Wilson, arriving in the early afternoon. Extra nights can be added at any camp.

Who it suits: travellers interested in conservation, those who want the best chance of seeing rhino, and families looking for activities beyond game drives, such as walking, horse riding and visits to conservation projects.

Ol Pejeta also runs a chimpanzee sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, and lies close to Mount Kenya, so on clear mornings the mountain forms the backdrop. Lewa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with Mount Kenya, is one of the most successful rhino conservancies in Africa.

Highlights

  • Choose from 17 camps across Lewa, Ol Pejeta, Loisaba and Solio
  • Some of Kenya's best rhino viewing
  • Conservancies with guided walks and night drives
  • Scheduled flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport
  • Extendable by extra nights

What's included

Included

  • Scheduled light-aircraft flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport
  • Shared game drives in the camp's safari vehicles
  • Park and conservancy fees
  • Accommodation and meals at your chosen camp or lodge

Not included

  • International flights
  • Transfers and hotel nights in Nairobi before or after the safari
  • Kenya eTA and visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks, tips and personal expenses

Day by day

  • Transfer to Wilson Airport from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel
  • Scheduled flight to the conservancy, met at the airstrip with a shared game drive to your lodge for lunch
  • Shared afternoon game drive
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: your chosen Laikipia camp or lodge

Where you stay

Camp or lodgeAirstripArea
Elewana Lewa Safari CampLewaLewa Wildlife Conservancy
Lewa HouseLewaLewa Wildlife Conservancy
Elewana Loisaba Tented CampLoisabaLoisaba Conservancy
Elewana Loisaba Star BedsLoisabaLoisaba Conservancy
Elewana Loisaba Lodo SpringsLoisabaLoisaba Conservancy
Governors' Mugie HouseLoisabaLaikipia
Kifaru HouseLewaLaikipia
Laikipia Wilderness CampKamokLaikipia
Sosian LodgeNanyukiSosian Conservancy
Tassia LodgeLewaLekurruki Conservancy
El Karama LodgeNanyukiEl Karama Wildlife Conservancy
Sweetwaters Serena CampNanyukiOl Pejeta Conservancy
Solio LodgeNanyukiSolio Game Reserve
Porini Rhino CampKamokOl Pejeta Conservancy
The River CampKamokOl Pejeta Conservancy
Ol Pejeta Bush CampKamokOl Pejeta Conservancy
Kicheche Laikipia CampKamokOl Pejeta Conservancy

Questions about this safari

How long is the 3-Day Laikipia, Lewa & Ol Pejeta Fly-In Safari?

3 days and 2 nights. It starts in Nairobi and returns to Nairobi.

Is this a private or a shared safari?

It runs as a scheduled safari: you share the vehicle and game drives with other travellers on the same departure, which keeps the price down. We can also run it as a private safari on your own dates.

How do you travel between parks?

By scheduled light aircraft from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, with game drives from the airstrip on arrival. Soft-sided bags are required and the luggage allowance is usually 15 kg per person.

Where will I stay?

You choose one camp or lodge from our list, including Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, Lewa House, Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp, Elewana Loisaba Star Beds, Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs, Governors' Mugie House, and 11 more listed on this page. Each is matched to its nearest airstrip.

What is included in the price?

Scheduled light-aircraft flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport, Shared game drives in the camp's safari vehicles, Park and conservancy fees and Accommodation and meals at your chosen camp or lodge.

Are park fees included?

Yes. Park, reserve and conservancy entry fees for every day of the itinerary are included in the price.

How far is Laikipia from Nairobi?

The Laikipia conservancies are four to five hours north of Nairobi by road, or about an hour by scheduled flight.

Can I see the Big Five on this safari?

Laikipia is one of the best regions in Kenya for the Big Five: Ol Pejeta, Lewa and Solio hold large populations of black and white rhino alongside lion, elephant, buffalo and leopard.

When is the best time for this safari?

Laikipia is good all year; June to October and January to March are driest.

Can I customise this itinerary or upgrade the accommodation?

Yes. We can change lodges, add nights or extra parks, and arrange a private version on your own dates.

What should I pack for this safari?

Pack neutral-coloured layers, a warm fleece or jacket for early-morning drives, a sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, binoculars and your camera with spare batteries. A soft-sided bag is best, and required on light-aircraft flights.

Do I need a visa for Kenya?

Most visitors need a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for online before travel. Check the requirements for your passport well before you fly.

Where is the best place in Kenya to see rhinos?

The Laikipia conservancies. Ol Pejeta, Lewa and Solio protect large populations of black and white rhino, and Ol Pejeta is home to the world's last two northern white rhinos.

Destinations on this safari

Conservation’s front lineOl Pejeta

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