Laikipia in central Kenya offers diverse scenery, from the edge of the Great Rift Valley to the peaks of Mount Kenya, with open savannah plains and verdant grasslands, interspersed with rocky hills, rivers, and waterholes. The region is home to colourful pastoralist communities. These tribes people have joined together in partnership with the settlers and ranchers to create a conservation and wildlife haven that offers exclusive nature & wildlife experiences as well as authentic cultural encounters off-the-beaten tourist path.

Laikipia offers some of the most diverse safari experiences anywhere in Africa, with game drives, bush walks, horse riding and multi-day walking & camel trekking safaris. At the same time, the stunning and vast landscapes of Laikipia give travellers the sense of being in a true wilderness far away from modern civilization and therefore are a great place to relax and retreat from the world.

Enjoy a unique experience in a stunning community-owned lodge that offers you the opportunity to interact with your hosts and gain a deep understanding of African everyday life.

Lewa Downs is a privately owned Wildlife Conservancy situated against the dramatic backdrop of the snow-covered massif of Mt Kenya and with the magnificent Northern Frontier District stretching out to the North. Lewa offers spectacular scenery, superb game viewing and a wide variety of activities such as game walks and horse riding. With wildlife densities as high as anywhere in Africa, it is possible to see all of Africa’s Big Five on Lewa, and the conservancy provides a refuge for several endangered species such as White Rhinos.

Guests can enjoy activity holidays including fantastic walking and horse riding safaris or simply retreat from the world.