$5,768 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Fly from Nairobi to Laikipia
Fly from Nairobi to Laikipia
Your safari begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Nairobi or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, followed by a smooth transfer to Wilson Airport, where you will board your scheduled local flight.
On arrival at the Loisaba airstrip, you will be met by your professional guide and transferred through the wilderness, enjoying your first glimpses of the wild in this 15-minute drive as you head into this scenic part of the Loisaba Conservancy.
Enjoy a relaxed lunch surrounded by nature. Your safari experience truly begins in the late afternoon or early evening with your first game drive, where your guide introduces you to the landscape, its wildlife, and the unique ecosystem that supports both common and rare species.
During this drive, you learn the basics of tracking to set the foundation for your search for the elusive black leopard in the days ahead.
Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Hotel: Loisaba Tented Camp or similar
Meal plan: Lunch & dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Loisaba Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Accommodation:
- Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game Drives & Tracking the Black Leopard
Game Drives & Tracking the Black Leopard
Begin the day with an early breakfast before heading out into the conservancy during the cool morning hours, when wildlife is most active, and the chances of encountering predators are at their best.
Proceed for an extended morning game drive focusing on tracking movements across different habitats. Early morning (dawn) is considered the best time for tracking the black leopard before they rest in the shade for the rest of the day. You may also spot other big cats like prides of lions and cheetahs. Return to camp for lunch and a short rest.
In the afternoon, depart for another game drive exploring new sections of the Loisaba Conservancy, offering opportunities to encounter elephants, Grevy’s zebras, reticulated giraffes, and a variety of plains game. Late evening, as the light softens, offers another chance to spot a black panther, as nocturnal species begin to emerge.
Hotel: Loisaba Tented Camp or similar
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Loisaba Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Accommodation:
- Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer from Loisaba to Ol Doinyo Lemboro Ranch
Transfer from Loisaba to Ol Doinyo Lemboro Ranch
Early morning breakfast, then depart at dawn for a final focused game drive within the Loisaba Conservancy, taking advantage of the best tracking hours in a dedicated search for the elusive black leopard as the bush comes alive.
Return to camp for a full breakfast, check out and proceed on a scenic game-drive transfer across Laikipia toward Ol Doinyo Lemboro Ranch. Arrive in time for lunch and a short rest.
Have an evening game drive in the new area, shifting focus to fresh terrain known for black leopard activity, while also offering opportunities to encounter African wild dogs, elephants, and other resident wildlife.
Return in the evening for dinner. You may go on a night game drive (in a vehicle with spotlights) to track the melanistic/black leopard (Giza) when it's more active. Overnight in the wilderness.
Hotel: Laikipia Wilderness Camp or similar
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Laikipia Plateau
- Accommodation:
- Laikipia Wilderness Camp
Wildlife in Laikipia Plateau
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Tracking Melanistic Leopard at Ol Doinyo Lemboro Ranch
Tracking Melanistic Leopard at Ol Doinyo Lemboro Ranch
An early breakfast at the camp is followed by a morning game drive focused on dedicated tracking in this prime black leopard territory. Move through riverine areas and dense cover where sightings have been recorded.
Laikipia Wilderness Camp is known for its black leopard, and a female cub was born and raised less than 1 km from the hotel, where she is regularly spotted.
Continue with flexible exploration based on wildlife movement, with opportunities to follow up on fresh tracks and spend time in areas known for both black leopard (Giza) and African wild dog activity. Return to camp for lunch and a short rest.
Go on a late afternoon or evening game drive in a different section of the ranch for more sightings while also encountering elephants, plains game, and other predators.
Return to the camp for dinner. You may go for a night game drive for higher chances of spotting the elusive black leopard.
Hotel: Laikipia Wilderness Camp or similar
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Laikipia Plateau
- Accommodation:
- Laikipia Wilderness Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Final Safari and Return to Nairobi
Final Safari and Return to Nairobi
Go on an early morning game drive with a final opportunity to track and search for the black leopard and other wildlife during the most active hours of the day. Return to your camp to freshen up and check out.
You will then transfer to the airstrip. Board your scheduled flight back to Nairobi, arriving later in the day. Transfer back to your hotel or the airport for your international flight.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
