Reviews of Kicheche Laikipia
Wildlife sightings and reviews
86 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

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"Kicheche Laikipia review"
Only a very good team can produce such a relaxed atmosphere in the wilderness. All the staff were friendly, eager to teach us snippets of Swahili and 100% ready to make our stay perfect. From the delivery of the tea tray at 5.30, the hot water bottles in the jeep, the breakfast in a carefully chosen different spot every day, delicious cold beer followed by lunch, then afternoon tea, sun downers, a delicious dinner followed by drinks around the firepit - all offered with a smile. (The only problem with the entire trip was the extra kilos gained!)
Our guide Peter suited us perfectly, knowledgeable, calm and unhurried. With his skills we managed to see over 50% of the White Rhino population over four days.
The rooms were spacious, with lots of hot water and charging points. The tented space opened up during the day to take advantage of the cooling breeze. At night the temperatures dropped to 6 degrees so layers are recommended.
This is an informal camp, no time to change for dinner etc. but highly recommended." See all these reviews: 8n in Kenya

Black Rhino
5 sightings

Buffalo
10 sightings

Eland
6 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
2 sightings

Lion
4 sightings

Spotted Hyena
9 sightings

White Rhino
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Kicheche Laikipia review"
I was most impressed by the staff, their professionalism, and the way the management looked after them and nurtured them. My guide had started as a waiter in that camp and had been persuaded to do the long study required to become a silver qualified guide.
I saw a good variety of wildlife which included many rhinos, both black and southern white. About the time I arrive, or perhaps a few hours before, a buffalo got stuck in the mud in the water hole below the camp. The Rangers were unable to rescue it. Lions could clearly be heard in the night, and when we went out for the morning game drive, there was a pack of hyenas devouring the remains with one or two jackals, trying to pick up bits as well. By the next evening, after the vultures had to take another turn, all that was left over the Buffalo was the rib cage.
The early mornings were particularly cold, probably 9° or 10°" See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya

Black Rhino
8 sightings

Buffalo
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
5 sightings

Hippo
1 sighting

Lion
2 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

White Rhino
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Kicheche Laikipia review"
The plumbing fixtures are showing their age and are ready for a refurbishment. The water is extremely soft, to the point of feeling slimy sometimes. The provided drinking water is excellent.
Even with these quibbles, Kicheche Laikipia is an amazing place to stay.
The staff are simply outstanding in their desire and ability to please.
The kitchen staff provides amazing meals.
The game drive guides are superb.
They aim to give everyone their own vehicle/guide whenever possible. Their five seat (2/3) vehicle has plenty of legroom and the open sides offer great visibility. Many other companies only use six seat vehicles, even for only two guests. They are the same size as Kicheche's vehicle, but have an extra row of seating. As you can imagine, that can get quite tight, especially for a tall person like myself. You are going to be in that thing for eight hours a day, getting tossed about on the rut filled roads. Always ask for a two-row vehicle!" See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya; 4n in Rwanda

Black Rhino
Multiple sightings

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

White Rhino
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Kicheche Laikipia review"
We were lucky to have our own car at laikipia, so William could focus on the things that interest us.
The food was fine, it’s always amazing how the camps manage so well." See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya

Black Rhino
9 sightings

Buffalo
10 sightings

Eland
7 sightings

Elephant
6 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
4 sightings

White Rhino
10 sightings

Zebra
1 sighting
"Kicheche Laikipia review"
Our guide Albert was very good and the vehicle quality excellent., lots to see and a nice easy start into 10 days of safari." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya

Black Rhino
Multiple sightings

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

White Rhino
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Kicheche Laikipia review"
Anita was warm and charming, staff easy and accommodating.
Food was wonderful!" See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings
"Kicheche Laikipia review"

Black Rhino
10 sightings

Buffalo
10 sightings

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

White Rhino
Multiple sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Kicheche Laikipia review"
Our drivers Simon & Peter were great, friendly & informative & very capable" See all these reviews: 15n in Kenya

Black Rhino
2 sightings

Buffalo
2 sightings

Eland
3 sightings

Elephant
4 sightings

Giraffe
5 sightings

Lion
2 sightings

Spotted Hyena
2 sightings

White Rhino
2 sightings

Zebra
4 sightings
"Kicheche Laikipia review"
The organization of getting us to our first camp was seamless. After a bit of a drive thru the Savannah seeing wild game (pretty cool) we reached our destination. A wonderful crew greeted us and showed us to our tents.
My vision of “tenting” was certainly corrected when I walked into what was a luxury living quarter with a view of a beautiful landscape and elephants off in the distance munching on grass. The tents are made so well it is hard to see them as tents rather mobile rooms.
Velvet monkies in the tree above my tent would shake loose some nuts and small branches and the sound was comical. Hyenas called out in the night and occasionally a lion would make a statement or two. What a wild exciting place to be.
Two game drives each day along with food that was five star and abundant. One really has to practice some restraint.
The staff are helpful and fun. It was a pleasant starter to the safari." See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya

Black Rhino
10 sightings

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

White Rhino
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Kicheche Laikipia review"
Simon was such a knowledgable guide, and the entire team were so welcoming and took excellent care of us.
There was a bit less of a concentration of wildlife for this Nov trip versus in July, but we still saw everything we wanted to at least once." See all these reviews: 3n in Kenya

Black Rhino
5 sightings

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Eland
5 sightings

Elephant
4 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Lion
2 sightings

Spotted Hyena
5 sightings

Striped Hyena
1 sighting

White Rhino
6 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
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