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Originally a group of ranches, the Laikipia Plateau Reserve came into existence in 1991 when the ranches turned from farming to wildlife. The plateau extends all the way to the eastern side of the Rift valley. The Laikipia Plateau reserve is last bastion for the endangered Black rhinoceros.
Location
Bordering the district of Isiolo, the reserve is situated northeast of the Laikipia district and can be reached via road.
Climate
The Laikipia Plateau Reserve generally experiences hot and dry weather.
Wild Life Attractions
The rare black rhinoceros is the crowd puller. Also, the Laikipia Plateau Reserve can boast of having the largest elephant population outside the Kenyan national parks. Other animals include the wild dogs, cheetahs, warthogs, elephants, elands, buffaloes, Grevy's zebras, bushbucks, and cats. Has a good bird variety that includes cranes.
Things to do
The Laikipia Plateau reserve is a good choice for game viewing and bird watching.
Accommodation
There are some lodges in the vicinity like the Sabuk Safari Lodge
Kenya Wild Safari offers safari tour bookings and hotel bookings for Laikipia Plateau Reserve. To book a tour or for more information, please fill up the form below.
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