4-Day Laikipia Black Leopard Safari from Nairobi

4 Days Round trip from At your hotel / residence in Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Game drives in Laikipia in search of the elusive black leopard
  • 02 Look for one of the world's rare melanistic cats in its natural habitat
  • 03 Spot northern Kenya's Special Five, including the reticulated giraffe and gerenuk
  • 04 Explore the Laikipia conservancy with an English-speaking local guide who knows the terrain well

Travel to Laikipia for a 4-day safari focused on one of Africa's rarest wildlife sightings: the elusive black leopard. This melanistic cat has made the conservancy famous, and one female is seen fairly regularly and is especially relaxed around vehicles, offering some of the most impressive sightings. Along the way, look out for northern Kenya's Special Five, including the reticulated giraffe and gerenuk, while exploring the conservancy with an English-speaking local guide who knows the terrain well. As this is a wild animal experience, sightings can never be guaranteed.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Nairobi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive from Nairobi to Laikipia Conservancy

6:00 AM - You will be picked up from your residence or hotel and drive north of Nairobi through scenic country roads.

There will be a necessary stopover along the way for lunch at your own cost.

3:00 PM - Arrive at the Laikipia conservancy, followed by a drive to your booked lodge.

4:00-6:00 PM - Relax in the afternoon after the long drive.

Dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Search of the Black Leopard

You will depart after breakfast and drive into the conservancy looking for the elusive black leopard. The conservancy is also home to the Special Five of northern Kenya, including the reticulated giraffe, Gravy Zebra, and the gerenuk, among many others.

Enjoy a packed lunch break.

Head back to camp in the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Wildlife Spotting and Black Leopard Photography

You will depart after breakfast and drive into the conservancy looking for the elusive black leopard. The conservancy is also home to the Special Five of northern Kenya, including the reticulated giraffe, Gravy Zebra, and the gerenuk, among many others.

Enjoy a packed lunch break.

Head back to camp in the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge.

4
Day 04

Return Drive from Laikipia to Nairobi

With luck, you will have spotted and enjoyed good sightings of the black leopard, along with other resident animals, and will take home amazing memories.

You will check out by 10:00 AM and drive back to Nairobi with necessary stopovers along the way.

You will be dropped off at your designated location.

End of adventure.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from At your hotel / residence in Nairobi 1 city · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a safari 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • 3 nights' accommodation at one of the Laikipia wilderness camps, depending on availability
  • Meals on a full-board basis
  • Mineral water in the safari vehicle and tents
  • English-speaking local guide who knows the terrain well for the best chance of sighting the elusive cats

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees not bundled
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Personal effects, medicines, and toiletries

What to bring

  • Personal effects
  • Medicines
  • Toiletries

Know before you go

  • Black leopard sightings are possible in Laikipia, but as this is a wild animal experience, sightings can never be guaranteed.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
The reception area
Tour start
At your hotel / residence in Nairobi
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in At your hotel / residence in Nairobi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $4,950.00
Double Sharing $3,700.00

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