Central Kenya Holidays
This vast semi-desert area runs from the lush foothills of Mount Kenya, Africa's second highest mountain, north into the deserts of Ethiopia and Sudan. The terrain and possibilities are varied, ranging from trekking up the lower slopes of Mount Kenya, with its excellent game viewing, to watching conservation at work in the family run Lewa Downs Wildlife Conservancy.
To the East, Meru National Park is an endless desert striped with lush river valleys. Despite an enormous range of wildlife this destination is often overlooked by the majority of tourists.
The Samburu, region in central Kenya supports a unique wildlife system, however much of its charm comes from the indigenous population, the beautiful Samburu, who are one of the last truly nomadic peoples in Africa. This is spectacular country, set against a backdrop of the mighty Mountain Ol Olokwe. The verdant riverine forest is a in stark contrast to the arid thorn studded plains. Sasaab Camp is located in a great position to explore this wonderful area.
Laikipia is a vast district to the north-west of Mount Kenya. The ecosystem is home to the second largest population of elephant in Kenya and hosts the highest populations of endangered species such as rhino, Grevy's zebra, and reticulated giraffe in the country, as well as the only viable population of Jackson's hartebeest and an expanding population of wild dog. This is a popular area for venturing out on foot with camels to sleep out under the stars and really get back to nature. The properties in this Laikipia area also include a vast array of other exciting activities including horseriding, quadbiking, mountain biking, fishing, sleep outs and wonderful bush meals.