Laikipia Ride

Borana Conservancy is situated on the Laikipia Plateau, on the northern slopes of Mount Kenya, where open savannahs and rolling grasslands meet forested hills. Covering approximately 11,300 hectares, the conservancy is renowned for its rich wildlife and extensive conservation efforts. It is home to both the critically endangered black rhino and the white rhino, alongside a wide variety of other African wildlife species. Borana is linked with Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, creating a contiguous protected landscape of over 36,000 hectares where animals can roam freely. The terrain ranges from arid savannahs to lush forests, offering panoramic views across the Kenyan highlands. Through conservation, sustainable tourism, and community collaboration, Borana works for the long-term protection of the area's unique ecosystem. El Karama Wildlife Conservancy is located in the heart of Laikipia, set within a diverse landscape of open plains, acacia woodlands, rocky outcrops, and lush riverine habitats. Covering just over 6,000 hectares, the conservancy boasts a rich array of wildlife, with over 80 mammal species and 430 bird species. Residents include elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs, along with several of northern Kenya’s rarer species such as the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, and African wild dog. El Karama has a long history of conservation and, in 2023, became Kenya's first formally registered private wildlife conservancy. Conservation efforts focus on protecting wildlife and its natural habitats, while sustainable tourism and responsible livestock management support long-term coexistence between humans and wildlife.