About 60% of Laikipia - Kenya's 2nd most important wildlife area after the Mara - is owned by cattle ranches and conservancies.
The area is also occupied by local pastoralists in greater need of fast dwindling pasture and space.
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The area is also occupied by local pastoralists in greater need of fast dwindling pasture and space.
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Crisis looms
“For the first time ever, you get that vibe that you’re a mzungu — what are you doing here? It’s a bit grandiose to think we can continue to live like this when thousands of people out there don’t have any land”
-Anne Powys, Suyian Ranch
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Crisis looms
“For the first time ever, you get that vibe that you’re a mzungu — what are you doing here? It’s a bit grandiose to think we can continue to live like this when thousands of people out there don’t have any land”
-Anne Powys, Suyian Ranch
nytimes.com/2017/07/29/wor…
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Then there’s Northern Rangelands Trust run by Ian Craig & covering 10.3mn acres
“The local community remains highly suspicious of NRT’s intentions, with many feeling that it is more interested in securing minerals-rich sites within the conservancy”
nation.co.ke/kenya/news/her…
Then there’s Northern Rangelands Trust run by Ian Craig & covering 10.3mn acres
“The local community remains highly suspicious of NRT’s intentions, with many feeling that it is more interested in securing minerals-rich sites within the conservancy”
nation.co.ke/kenya/news/her…
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Kenya has 160 conservancies covering 15.7mn acres with 58 private and owned mostly by corporates, foreign investors or Kenyan citizens of foreign extraction.
To make money, some of them run high-end lodges for luxury-seekers.
Here are some examples:
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Kenya has 160 conservancies covering 15.7mn acres with 58 private and owned mostly by corporates, foreign investors or Kenyan citizens of foreign extraction.
To make money, some of them run high-end lodges for luxury-seekers.
Here are some examples:
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Lombara Ranch
Owned by the Kibaki family, the 20,000-acre Lombara Ranch is located in the outskirts of Rumuruti Town.
Rates are unavailable
Lombara Ranch
Owned by the Kibaki family, the 20,000-acre Lombara Ranch is located in the outskirts of Rumuruti Town.
Rates are unavailable
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Samburumburu - Sosian Ranch
Size: 24,000 acres
Co-owner, Tristan Voorspuy was shot dead in 2017 by pastoral herders after a confrontation.
The ranch used to be owned by Munene Kairo, a former aide to Mwai Kibaki.
Rates: $550 to $700
sosian.com/about-us/
Samburumburu - Sosian Ranch
Size: 24,000 acres
Co-owner, Tristan Voorspuy was shot dead in 2017 by pastoral herders after a confrontation.
The ranch used to be owned by Munene Kairo, a former aide to Mwai Kibaki.
Rates: $550 to $700
sosian.com/about-us/
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Ol Jogi
Owned by Guy Wildenstein, a close associate of former French president Nicholas Sarkozy.
Located in Laikipia, the 58,000-acre ranch offers a lodge comprising Maasai thatched cottages
$2,950-$3,450 a night. Exclusive use $2- $300,000 a week
oljogihome.com
Ol Jogi
Owned by Guy Wildenstein, a close associate of former French president Nicholas Sarkozy.
Located in Laikipia, the 58,000-acre ranch offers a lodge comprising Maasai thatched cottages
$2,950-$3,450 a night. Exclusive use $2- $300,000 a week
oljogihome.com
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Lewa Conservancy
Home to the Lewa Marathon and Owned by David and Delia Craig. Lewa incorporates the Ngare Ndare Forest and covers over 62,000 acres (250 km2)
Charges $1,400 a night
lewa.org
Lewa Conservancy
Home to the Lewa Marathon and Owned by David and Delia Craig. Lewa incorporates the Ngare Ndare Forest and covers over 62,000 acres (250 km2)
Charges $1,400 a night
lewa.org
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Loisaba
57,000-acre wildlife conservancy located in Laikipia, Northern Kenya. Owned by the Ancilotto family
Charges $544 to $747 a night per person sharing
loisaba.com/loisaba/
Loisaba
57,000-acre wildlife conservancy located in Laikipia, Northern Kenya. Owned by the Ancilotto family
Charges $544 to $747 a night per person sharing
loisaba.com/loisaba/
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Oj Pejeta Conservancy
Black rhino and chimpanzee sanctuary previously owned by arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi.
The conservancy covers 360 km2 (90,000 acres)
Owners: Fauna &Flora International (FFI)
Charges: Sh9,000 – Sh14,500 per night
olpejetaconservancy.org/about-us/our-s…
Oj Pejeta Conservancy
Black rhino and chimpanzee sanctuary previously owned by arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi.
The conservancy covers 360 km2 (90,000 acres)
Owners: Fauna &Flora International (FFI)
Charges: Sh9,000 – Sh14,500 per night
olpejetaconservancy.org/about-us/our-s…
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Soysambu Conservancy
Owned by the Delameres, Soysambu is a 48,000-acre ranch sitting near Lake Elementaita in the Rift Valley
Charges Sh1,200 to Sh2,000 self-catering
soysambuconservancy.org/about-us/
Soysambu Conservancy
Owned by the Delameres, Soysambu is a 48,000-acre ranch sitting near Lake Elementaita in the Rift Valley
Charges Sh1,200 to Sh2,000 self-catering
soysambuconservancy.org/about-us/
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Mugie Ranch
Owned by the Hahn Family, Mugie is a black rhino sanctuary measuring 22,000 acres.
Packages range from $2,711 to $4,565
Mugie Ranch
Owned by the Hahn Family, Mugie is a black rhino sanctuary measuring 22,000 acres.
Packages range from $2,711 to $4,565
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Mpala Ranch
Owned by the Small Family, Mpala covers 50,000 acres on the mile-high Laikipia Plateau and is home to the big five as well as a multitude of smaller animals and flora.
Acts as a research centre and charges $80 per day
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Mpala Ranch
Owned by the Small Family, Mpala covers 50,000 acres on the mile-high Laikipia Plateau and is home to the big five as well as a multitude of smaller animals and flora.
Acts as a research centre and charges $80 per day
theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/magazine/w…
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Segera Ranch
Owned by former Puma CEO Jochen Zeitz, the ranch measures 50,000 acres
Charges $750 to $1,750 a night.
segera.com
Segera Ranch
Owned by former Puma CEO Jochen Zeitz, the ranch measures 50,000 acres
Charges $750 to $1,750 a night.
segera.com
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Ol Ari Nyiro Ranch
The 100,000-acre ranch is owned by Kuki Gallman, made famous by her book, I dreamed of Africa.
It is one of Kenya’s biggest pieces of privately-owned land.
Rates are upon request and vary on number of people, time of year etc.
gallmannkenya.org/tag/ol-ari-nyi…
Ol Ari Nyiro Ranch
The 100,000-acre ranch is owned by Kuki Gallman, made famous by her book, I dreamed of Africa.
It is one of Kenya’s biggest pieces of privately-owned land.
Rates are upon request and vary on number of people, time of year etc.
gallmannkenya.org/tag/ol-ari-nyi…
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Suyian Ranch
Owned by The Powys Family, the 43,000-acre Suyian Ranch situated in Rumuruti is home to
In 2017, owner Gilfred Powys was trampled to death by a stray elephant.
Suyian Soul Rates: 7 nights from $4,000/person
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/ar…
suyian.com
Suyian Ranch
Owned by The Powys Family, the 43,000-acre Suyian Ranch situated in Rumuruti is home to
In 2017, owner Gilfred Powys was trampled to death by a stray elephant.
Suyian Soul Rates: 7 nights from $4,000/person
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/ar…
suyian.com
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Ol Maisor Ranch
Owned by Martin Evans, the 29,000-acre ranch located in Laikipia North is seemingly less prestigious and luxurious than other ranches/conservancies in the area.
It was one of the ranches attacked by herders in 2017.
Rates not available
Ol Maisor Ranch
Owned by Martin Evans, the 29,000-acre ranch located in Laikipia North is seemingly less prestigious and luxurious than other ranches/conservancies in the area.
It was one of the ranches attacked by herders in 2017.
Rates not available
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Borana Conservancy
The 35,000-acres Borana Lodge is set on the edge of the Samangua Valley
Rack Rates at the Borana Lodge: $750 - $1,250
borana.co.ke
Borana Conservancy
The 35,000-acres Borana Lodge is set on the edge of the Samangua Valley
Rack Rates at the Borana Lodge: $750 - $1,250
borana.co.ke
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Ol Malo Ranch
The 50,000-acre ranch is owned by Kenyan born Colin Francombe, for years a manager at Kuki Gallman’s Ol Ari Nyiro ranch.
Ol Malo Lodge: Rack rates at $750 to $1,250
olmalo.com
Ol Malo Ranch
The 50,000-acre ranch is owned by Kenyan born Colin Francombe, for years a manager at Kuki Gallman’s Ol Ari Nyiro ranch.
Ol Malo Lodge: Rack rates at $750 to $1,250
olmalo.com
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Mogwooni ranch
Mogwooni is a 30,000-acre private cattle ranch located in Laikipia and owned by Jackie Kenyon
The Mogwooni Homestead rates not available
Mogwooni ranch
Mogwooni is a 30,000-acre private cattle ranch located in Laikipia and owned by Jackie Kenyon
The Mogwooni Homestead rates not available
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Lolldaiga Hills Ranch
Lolldaiga, owned by Robert Wells is a 200 km2 (49,000 acre) livestock ranch and wildlife conservancy. Located 20 km northwest of Mount Kenya
Rates at Sh25,000 per night camping
lolldaiga.com/tourism/facili…
Lolldaiga Hills Ranch
Lolldaiga, owned by Robert Wells is a 200 km2 (49,000 acre) livestock ranch and wildlife conservancy. Located 20 km northwest of Mount Kenya
Rates at Sh25,000 per night camping
lolldaiga.com/tourism/facili…
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Chololo Ranch
Sitting on 25,000 acres far eastern part of the huge Laikipia plateau, Chololo is owned by rally driver Sammy Jessel.
No info on rates
Chololo Ranch
Sitting on 25,000 acres far eastern part of the huge Laikipia plateau, Chololo is owned by rally driver Sammy Jessel.
No info on rates
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Ole Naisho Ranch
Owned by Jeremy Block of Block Hotels and Dorman’s Coffee, the 36,000-acre ranch is a working cattle ranch full of wildlife.
No rates available
Ole Naisho Ranch
Owned by Jeremy Block of Block Hotels and Dorman’s Coffee, the 36,000-acre ranch is a working cattle ranch full of wildlife.
No rates available
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Solio Ranch
The 45,00-acre ranch is recognised as the most successful private rhino breeding reserve in Kenya and is owned by Courtland Parfet. The ranch has a 19,000-acre sanctuary and costs upwards of $1,45 to $2,530 a night
thesafaricollection.com/properties/sol…
Solio Ranch
The 45,00-acre ranch is recognised as the most successful private rhino breeding reserve in Kenya and is owned by Courtland Parfet. The ranch has a 19,000-acre sanctuary and costs upwards of $1,45 to $2,530 a night
thesafaricollection.com/properties/sol…
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El Karama Conservancy
Owned by Murray Grant, the 14,000-acre El Karama is located on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro river in Laikipia county – a private cattle ranch with
Prices at the Eco-Lodge range between $1,352 and $1,865 a night.
elkaramalodge.com
El Karama Conservancy
Owned by Murray Grant, the 14,000-acre El Karama is located on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro river in Laikipia county – a private cattle ranch with
Prices at the Eco-Lodge range between $1,352 and $1,865 a night.
elkaramalodge.com
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Sabuk Ranch
Home to the Sabuk Lodge, the 1,500-acre ranch is owned by Verity Williams and is home to a variety of wildlife including dik-dik, giraffe, zebra, leopard and elephant
Rack rates range from $750 to $1,250 a night
sabuklodge.com/mobile/about.h…
Sabuk Ranch
Home to the Sabuk Lodge, the 1,500-acre ranch is owned by Verity Williams and is home to a variety of wildlife including dik-dik, giraffe, zebra, leopard and elephant
Rack rates range from $750 to $1,250 a night
sabuklodge.com/mobile/about.h…
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The Ol Lentille Conservancy
The 20,000-acre Ol Lentille is located in Laikipia and
owned by John Elias.
Home to the African wild dog, elephant, Grevy’s and Burchell’s zebra and greater kudu
Rates at The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille at $680 a night
ol-lentille.com
The Ol Lentille Conservancy
The 20,000-acre Ol Lentille is located in Laikipia and
owned by John Elias.
Home to the African wild dog, elephant, Grevy’s and Burchell’s zebra and greater kudu
Rates at The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille at $680 a night
ol-lentille.com
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Ol Doinyo Lemboro Ranch
This 20,000-acre ranch located in Laikipia is managed by Ivan Tomlison.
Ol Doinyo Lemboro Ranch
This 20,000-acre ranch located in Laikipia is managed by Ivan Tomlison.
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Loldia Conservancy
The 6,000-acre Loldia is owned by the Hopcraft Family and is located on the shores of Lake Naivasha.
Built during WWII by Italian PoWs, Loldia House range from $319 to $815.
governorscamp.com/safari-camps/l…
Loldia Conservancy
The 6,000-acre Loldia is owned by the Hopcraft Family and is located on the shores of Lake Naivasha.
Built during WWII by Italian PoWs, Loldia House range from $319 to $815.
governorscamp.com/safari-camps/l…
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Oserengoni Sanctuary
The Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary was initiated by the Zwager family in 1996. The 20,000 acres of land had previously been used as a cattle farm and wheat
Rates start from Sh18,900pp
oserengoniwildlife.com
Oserengoni Sanctuary
The Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary was initiated by the Zwager family in 1996. The 20,000 acres of land had previously been used as a cattle farm and wheat
Rates start from Sh18,900pp
oserengoniwildlife.com
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Bonus: Rutundu Log Cabins
The cabins are located on the edge of Lake Rutundu on the lower slopes of Mount Kenya.
This is the place where Prince William famously decided to propose to Kate Middleton.
Rates: From US$1,883 per person sharing
rutundu.com
Bonus: Rutundu Log Cabins
The cabins are located on the edge of Lake Rutundu on the lower slopes of Mount Kenya.
This is the place where Prince William famously decided to propose to Kate Middleton.
Rates: From US$1,883 per person sharing
rutundu.com
Disclaimer: This info is based on publicly available information so any changes in ownership, acreage, amenities that is not easily found publicly, will not be reflected on here.
*Update - The conservancy is now owned and operated by The Nature Conservancy, Space for Giants and The Northern Rangelands Trust.
