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Laikipia
National Reserve
is a remote and
truly wild
corner of Kenya,
the Laikipia
National Park
boasts
incredible game
viewing in a
spectacularly
beautiful
setting. Two
rivers, the
Ewaso Nyiro and
Ewaso Narok run
through the
area, attracting
a rich variety
of wildlife,
including the
second largest
population of
elephant in
Kenya.
Vast open plains
in the shadow of
the snow-capped
silhouette of
Mount Kenya
create a
tranquil and
secluded
setting, where
game drives
encounter
abundant
wildlife with
not another
vehicle in
sight. A wild
yet romantic
haven, Laikipia
shelters not
only the Big
Five but a
variety of rare
and endangered
species,
including
African wild
dog, Grevy’s
zebra and the
semi-aquatic
sitatunga
antelope.
Laikipia is home
to the world's
only marathon
which is run in
a game park.
Competitors run
on the dirt
roads within the
Lewa Wildlife
Conservancy.
This annual
marathon offers
gruelling
challengers as
runners battle
the high
altitude with
one eye on the
dirt road and
the other on the
spectators -
elephant, rhino
and cheetah.
Other activities
available in
Laikipia are:
camel treks,
abseiling, rock
climbing,
rafting,
canoeing,
mountain biking,
nature walks,
animal tracking,
visits to local
manyattas and
schools, but to
name a few.
Attractions at
Laikipia
National Reserve
include
Rich wildlife,
including the
Big Five, spectacular
landscapes,
Sanctuary for
both black and
white rhino and
diverse tribal
cultures, from Laikipiak to
Maasai and
Samburu
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