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Reviews of Kicheche Laikipia

Wildlife sightings and reviews

66 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Kicheche Laikipia and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jul-2018, 39 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Kicheche Laikipia.
Lion

100% success

Leopard

5% success

Cheetah

65% success

Wild dog

20% success

Black Rhino

100% success

Buffalo

100% success

Elephant

100% success

Giraffe

100% success

Spotted Hyena

100% success

White Rhino

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Eland

89% success

Hippo

22% success

Striped Hyena

17% success

Pangolin

3% success

Aardvark

0% success

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Duration
Arrival date
Mr & Mrs K from
Wales

"Kicheche Laikipia review"

3 nights Arrived 16 Feb 2024
"A nice comfortable camp with excellent rooms, good food, good management and a very very good guide (William). The disappointing aspect was a scarcity of game.

There were a lot of rhinos. both black and white, and the efforts being made by the conservancy (and elsewhere) to improve the rhinos' lot are to be admired, Sadly there was not a lot else to see." See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

10 sightings

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

1 sighting

Eland

10 sightings

Elephant

3 sightings

Giraffe

5 sightings

Lion

2 sightings

Spotted Hyena

5 sightings

White Rhino

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Rachel
Stirling

"Kicheche Laikipia review"

3 nights Arrived 31 Jan 2024
"Kicheche laikipia was an amazing first camp for us to visit. Everything was perfect. The tents were beautiful and the well looked after with a wonderful view of the watering hole, where we saw many animals. The staff were fantastic and attentive and remembered lots of details that made our stay so comfortable. The food was some of the best food I have ever had, Chef Lenny is a genius. Anita runs a tight ship, making sure we got the best or our stay. We managed to fit in a trip to the white Rhino sanctuary and the anti poaching dogs in amongst our safaris. Our guide Alfred was unbelievable, excellent driving and so informative. We were often the first to a sighting due to his skills ." See all these reviews: 9n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

8 sightings

Buffalo

5 sightings

Cheetah

1 sighting

Elephant

4 sightings

Giraffe

4 sightings

Lion

4 sightings

Spotted Hyena

5 sightings

White Rhino

4 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr & Mrs S
Siskind

"Kicheche Laikipia review"

3 nights Arrived 26 Jan 2024
"A truly wonderful experience.

The Camp was amazing, room was excellent, service very good, and the animal drives were a true joy.

Food was top class." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

Multiple sightings

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Cheetah

1 sighting

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Pangolin

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Striped Hyena

Multiple sightings

White Rhino

Multiple sightings

Wild dog

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Tom & Lisa
Plymouth

"Kicheche Laikipia review"

3 nights Arrived 17 Jan 2024
"Kicheche Laikipia is a first rate tented camp, at a lovely setting on the edge of a pond that attracts plenty of elephants to its opposite shore, well within view.

Our guide, Dickson, was fun, responsive, well-informed, helpful in arranging good photo opportunities, and knowledgable about birds, a particular interest of one of our group. The staff was excellent, especially Vivienne in her native dress and her eagerness to become a guide in the future.

Besides the main animals, listed below, we also saw a couple bat-eared foxes, along with jackals and rabbits. And our experience with a cheetah was right after a kill of an eland, so we spent almost an hour watching her devour her dinner and roll over on her enlarged belly" See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

1 sighting

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

1 sighting

Eland

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Lion

1 sighting

Spotted Hyena

4 sightings

White Rhino

1 sighting

Zebra

10 sightings

Ms Susan
USA

"Kicheche Laikipia review"

3 nights Arrived 17 Jan 2024
"Truly a magical experiences at Laikipia--the host, the guide, the location (elephants walking just on the other side of the lake!)." See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

Multiple sightings

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Cheetah

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Ms A.
Manchester

"Kicheche Laikipia review"

3 nights Arrived 15 Jan 2024
"Even having visited two other Kicheche camps, I still felt as though I was getting a unique experience at Kicheche Laikipia. Sure, it maintains the same high quality accommodation and experience, but it also has its own unique aspects that make it stand out.

The tents and common areas are set around a watering hole, at which it seemed Anita the camp manager managed to schedule daily lunch performances by herds of elephants each day. Uncannily, just as we sat to eat each day, here came the elephants. And the staff were just as excited and interested in them as we were.

Anita brings her years of experience to the camp and fosters positivity among the staff which results in a positive guest experience. I felt she really cares for the team and they respect her enormously. As a solo traveler, I was honored to eat with her for a few meals (this camp did not do communal dining while I was there…I could go either way on that) and learned quite a bit about the camp, the area and her history, all of which was enormously entertaining.

The game drives here were simply wonderful. I came here to see the rhinos as I’d only had experience with them in Nairobi National Park before. We found them and in very good numbers and they were always so relaxed and calm, which was good to see. Peter is an outstanding guide. He was born and raised locally and is so proud of Ol Pejeta. His knowledge of the wildlife, the particular individuals and their histories adds to the experience. I’d been warned not to expect either cheetah or leopards in Ol Pejeta, “they’re just not seen” everyone told me. Yet, somehow Peter and I found them both within 2 days! First a big male leopard after our sundowners casually strolling the road and then a male cheetah, all on our own. What was notable though is Peter was just as excited about it as I was, maybe more so! That’s the kind of guide I want to be with, every single time! Kicheche has a gem in Peter!

One significant point about game driving here is I saw almost no other vehicles the entire time we were out. For the cheetah, we notified another Kicheche vehicle, and that was it. It is so peaceful and relaxing, especially if you are used to the craziness found at other places. It also allows you to just sit at a sighting and take it in, without feeling like you’re crowding or otherwise disturbing the wildlife.

The tents are very comfortable and spacious, as all Kicheche tents are. I enjoyed my view of the watering hole. It’s a bonus to have in-tent charging for phone and batteries 24x7 as well as potable water all the time in reusable bottles.

I will most definitely return, it was a most memorable three days." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

7 sightings

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

1 sighting

Eland

10 sightings

Elephant

8 sightings

Giraffe

3 sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Lion

3 sightings

Spotted Hyena

5 sightings

White Rhino

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

T&J
London

"Kicheche Laikipia review"

3 nights Arrived 3 Jan 2024
"Wonderful experience: everything was top quality: locations, service, helpfulness, tents, wild life viewings.

Lots of nice touches such has hot water bottles for mornig and evening safari and in bed. Would recommend.

Staff were amazing: welcoming and very helpful. Guides very knowledgeable. If you have specialist interests e.g. birds, then it is best to have a solo car." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

Multiple sightings

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Cheetah

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

1 sighting

Lion

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Striped Hyena

1 sighting

White Rhino

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Nick_H
Herts

"Kicheche Laikipia review"

4 nights Arrived 23 Dec 2023
"Christmas at Kicheche Laikipia was fantastic, I had a wonderful stay and can not praise the team, the camp or the conservancy highly enough. The location is beautiful, sizable and there are exceptional sighing opportunities, especially for Rhinos.

This was my first time staying at a Kicheche property and their standards are evident. From a wonderful, welcome, to exceptional accommodation, vehicles, guiding and hospitality this and their other properties are superb.

The conservancy is amazing and very beautiful. Rhinos are the main draw, but there are many other amazing opportunities and beautiful scenery. I enjoyed amazing time with the Norther White Rhinos, Black and White Rhinos, Lions, Elephants, Cheetahs, birds, antelope species, etc. The guides are superb and game drives are immensely enjoyable.

Kicheche properties are also fantastically welcoming for solo travelers." See all these reviews: 17n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

10 sightings

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

2 sightings

Eland

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Lion

7 sightings

Spotted Hyena

10 sightings

White Rhino

10 sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

CB&BB
USA

"Kicheche Laikipia review"

3 nights Arrived 16 Dec 2023
"After a couple of bumpy flights in very small planes we were happy to get the warm greeting at the air strip by Simon who would be our guide for our stay at Laikipia. He immediately made us feel cared after letting my daughter who wasn't feeling well after the flights sit in front for an easier ride to the camp.

We couldn't have even imagined how great Kicheche Laikipia was until we arrived and were greeted by Anita, Naftalie and the rest of the camp staff. We were greeted with a beautiful drink that looked like a sunset and given a brief intro to what we had to look forward to at the camp. We followed a staff member with our bags to our tent (Sendayo) and continued to just be in awe as we saw our beautiful accommodations overlooking a water hole with a hammock hanging in front, beautiful ferns and a card on our beds. We felt such a warm welcome.

Our flight in was delayed but they still had a late and tasty lunch spread for us. It was the start of what would be the most incredible meals, snacks, desserts, drinks and everything else we consumed under the watch of Chef Leonard "Lenny". Unbelievable from the freshness to the tastiness it was delicious.

Simon was an amazing guide who really knew everything from animal to plant/flower to bird and could make the calls and recognize the calls of any bird we came across. I have pages of notes on all of the facts we learned about all the gems of Laikipia. We also learned how well kept and looked after the rhinos are there that are Laikipia's true jewels.

A few special things we did were a bush walk where Simon was joined for this walk about by his ranger friend who has been partnering for years with Simon to show us by foot the many special gems you miss from riding in the vehicle that you get to experience by foot. From the praying mantis to the smallest blooms on the hillside this dynamic duo gave us a special experience. Simon also took us to the chimpanzee rescue where we got to hear about another group of special animal advocates focused on rescuing helpless chimpanzees from all over the world in danger. Rewarding work and learned a lot. The final special extra we did was a night ride. At first we weren't sure we'd have the energy but as soon as we got to witness a pride of lions playing and getting ready to go hunt at night we knew it was all worth it. We saw bush babies and also had the warmth of what the camp called our personal bush babies (hot water bottles wrapped in a soft exterior) to put in our laps on this night ride and every early morning drive. What a treat to also have these soft, warm surprises in our beds each night as part of their turn down service to keep us nice and warm each night of sleep.

We loved having bush breakfasts and sundowners out on each of our rides and found ourselves so happy and grateful for the time we had there." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

Multiple sightings

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

1 sighting

Lion

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

White Rhino

Multiple sightings

Wild dog

1 sighting

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Goody
Manchester

"Kicheche Laikipia review"

3 nights Arrived 21 Nov 2023
"Unfortunately we had a fair bit of rain so the going was very wet. Our guide Peter was amazing with the Land cruiser, so it didn't stop us getting about. The camp was great, it really felt like being in the bush. Anita was very nice, although she did try to over feed us!! We visited the Northern White Rhino enclosure and the rhino memorials, that was very moving.

Unfortunately we didn't get a glimpse of Mount Kenya, which was a pity as I climbed it back in 1989.

Again the game drives were fantastic, maybe a touch too long. Breakfast out on the plains was lovely but too much food ( we did worry about wastage - we hope there wasn't any!)

Peter was a superb guide. We unfortunately couldn't do a night drive because of the rains." See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

10 sightings

Buffalo

10 sightings

Eland

1 sighting

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

1 sighting

Lion

1 sighting

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

White Rhino

4 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

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