So much to see, so much to do!

At the heart of Laikipia, Mukima is within easy reach of Mount Kenya, the
Aberdares, Solio, Ngare Ndare, Samburu and Ol Pejeta national parks and
reserves. Guests also enjoy exclusive access to the private Loldaiga Ranch.
Activities on Mukima Estate include: swimming, sauna, massage, tennis,
badminton, boating, fishing and nature trails. With world-class game viewing,
climbing, trekking, flying, white-water rafting, polo and mountaineering only a
short drive away. 

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

A morning or afternoon safari to Ol Pejeta is a perfect way to ease yourself into
your visit and give you a delightful overview of the diversity and richness of
Laikipia. The 90,000-acre conservancy has the greatest density of game of any
park in the whole of Kenya! It is home to the last seven Northern White Rhinos
anywhere in the world and is one of the only areas of Kenya to still host the
infamous Big Five. A trip to Ol Pejeta will cost $85 per car plus conservancy fees of $65 per adult per day and $30 per child per day.

Loldaiga Hills

Loldiaga Hills is a private ranch just behind Mukima. It offers breathtaking
scenery packed with game in the privacy of its 46,000 acres. The Loldaiga’s
provide the most stunning place to take an afternoon game drive as well as a
sundowner excursion. A trip to Loldaiga Hills will cost $35 per car plus conservancy fees of $40 per adult per day and $30 per child per day.

Samburu National Park

Mukima now offers an incredible full day trip to Samburu National Park. Leave
the house by 6.30 in the morning and arrive in Samburu in time for a gorgeous
bush breakfast on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Spend the day traversing
this harsh and wild part of the Northern Frontier District, taking your time to
stop and take in the breath taking vistas that this park has to offer. Samburu hosts 5 species of game that can’t be seen south of the equator in Kenya; Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy Zebra, Beisa Oryx and Gerenuk. A trip to Samburu National Park will cost $150 per car plus conservancy fees of $60 per
adult per day and $30 per child per day.

Solio Ranch

Solio Ranch, is a fenced, protected area geared toward Rhino conservation. The
private 18,000-acre Solio Game Reserve plays a major part in preserving and
breeding black rhinos in Kenya. Most of the plains species can also be seen here, the predators, lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena, as well as two northern species, the reticulated giraffe and the beisa oryx. For those that are keen on horse riding Solio has its very own stables with 5 gorgeous ex polo ponies. The horse rides can be designed to your needs although this is not an activity suitable for beginner riders. Solio charges Ksh 2500 per person for the riding. A trip to Solio reserve will cost $100 per car and $25 per adult per day and $12.5 per child per day.

 

 

 

 

 

Ngare Ndare Forest

Located on the northern foothills of Mount Kenya is the 5300-hectare
indigenous Ngare Ndare Forest, with red cedar, podo - measuring over 7 meters
in circumference, greenheart, and fig. The forest is a safe haven for large
mammals including elephant, and a paradise for monkeys, birds and butterflies.
There are also black rhino in the forest, which are under constant surveillance.
In the past, there was free movement of wildlife between the Mt Kenya forest
and Laikipia / Samburu, and the Ngare Ndare Forest Trust is working to reestablish
a wildlife corridor. A trip to the Ngare Ndare forest will cost $100 per car.

Walking through the Estate

We have some gorgeous nature trails on the estate that will take you right
through the heart of Mukima. The trails are strategically placed to ensure the
most picturesque and relaxing of walks. Make sure that you carry a pair of
binoculars with you to make the most of the flora and fauna that surrounds
you. With over 200 hundred species of birds on the estate this really is an
ornithologists’ dream! Other species to look out for on your amble through the
bush are bush buck, reedbuck and steinbuck and soon to be impala, zebra and
warthogs!

Sauna

We have a luxurious sauna room located in the pool house; a wonderful way to
relax and get rid of those toxins! Please speak to Anne or on site beautician for
more details.

Swimming

Please make sure that you make the most of our lovely swimming pool. Perfect
for a dip on return from a days safari or just to refresh and rejuvenate with the
dramatic views of Mount Kenya.

Tennis

Tennis balls, a selection of rackets and trainers can be found in the games room
just off the inner courtyard. This is a wonderful way to spend those cooler
evenings with a fabulous baraza for avid supporters to enjoy an afternoon tea or
a gin and tonic.

Croquet

Just inside the front door of the house there is a full croquet set. The front lawn
makes the perfect place for a relaxing game again all with the incredible backdrop
of Mount Kenya.

Beach Holiday

Combine a luxurious retreat in the heart of Kenya Safari land with the contrast of a beach holiday at our beautifully appointed, fully staffed Lamu Island beach properties, with a private pool and boat. For more information, visit www.kizingonibeach.com