For those in search of a wilderness safari experience, the Laikipia Plateau has emerged as a leading light for getting off-the-beaten-track. Laikipia offers some of the most exciting game viewing, being a prime area for rhino and wild dog – two of the most endangered species on the continent. What sets Laikipia apart is the range of safari activities on offer with horse riding, camel trekking and night game drives proving popular

is the perfect choice for an outstanding safari coupled with breath-taking scenery. This is one of the best places in Africa for elephants and the hot, dry landscape provides some unusual and rare species of animal: Samburu five – Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx and gerenuk.

The capital, Nairobi Unlike many African capital cities which have little to offer tourists, Nairobi has plenty to keep you busy for a day or two with a National Park right in the middle of the city, the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen’s House and Museum all being popular sight. Bustling with activity and tangible energy, The capital is a must tour