This vast semi-desert runs from the 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.
In the east lies Kenya's forgotten park, Meru, an endless desert striped with lush river valleys, while in the centre is Samburu, from where we run camel treks. Although the region supports a unique wildlife system, much of its charm comes from the indigenous population, the beautiful Samburu, who are one of the last truly nomadic peoples in Africa.
Bedouin Camp is on the white sandy banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River in the shade of giant river Acacias.
Borana Ranch lies 16 miles from the Equator at the foot of, and overlooking, Mount Kenya. The Ranch is close to the Samburu and Shaba Game Reserves and owners Fuzz (an honorary game warden) and Bimbi Dyer run the Lodge.
The Elephant Watch Safari Camp, perched on a sloping riverbank beneath great Kigelia and Acacia trees, is home to some of the largest elephant bulls in Samburu.
The site of George Adamson's first camp, Elsa's Kopje is named after Elsa, the orphaned lioness reared by George and Joy Adamson and returned to the wild here.
One of Kenya's major private conservation successes at the foot of Mt Kenya, Lewa Downs has been the Craig family home since 1924.
Situated in the wild-life rich Eastern corner of the Conservancy is Lewa Downs Wilderness Trails, where guests have been entertained in luxury for the past 30 years.
A visit to Lewa provides extraordinary game viewing, comfort, and many varied activities, and also a chance to witness and participate in a successfully working conservation program.
Loisaba Lodge was originally built as the Kenya home of Count Ancilotto. Perched high on the edge of the Laikipia plateau, the vast splendor of the views defy description.
Perched on the flanks of a wooded rock kopje, in the heart of a private conservation area, is The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille.
An ancient land inhabited by wildlife and peoples of a time long ago, undisturbed and living by the rhythm of nature. And there, as part of this untamed and beautiful landscape is Ol Malo.
Sabuk is an exclusive getaway on the edge of the Laikipia Plateau. Overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River, this comfortable lodge has been built using natural, local materials such as thatch, stone and cedar wood.
Perched on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River in the heart of Samburu National reserve, Samburu Intrepids enjoys a unique perspective of one of Africa's most celebrated wildernesses.
'Sosian', the Samburu word for "Wild Date Palm", combines the Tame with the Wild; ideal for those looking for a unique and intimate bush experience.
