Matembezi House, Timau

Laikipia

Situated to the North West of Mount Kenya, the Laikipia plateau is one of Africa’s most exciting and exclusive wilderness safari destinations – combining abundant wildlife, spectacular scenery, extraordinary cultural and bio-diversity, some of East Africa’s most successful nature and game conservancies – and a complete absence of package tourism.

The ‘Laikipia experience’ comes largely free of the constraints that often apply in Kenya’s national parks and reserves. Activities such as night game drives, nature walks, bike tours, horse-riding and camel treks – prohibited in most parks – are just some the exhilarating pursuits on hand in the extensive private reserves and game conservancies that make up much of the region.

Laikipia hosts a wealth and diversity of wildlife – second only to the Masai Mara in Kenya. It has significant populations of predators and also the “Big Five”, with over 50% of Kenya’s black and white rhinos, thousands of elephants, about 25% of the world’s Grevy’s Zebras, and an increasing population of rare Wild Dogs. The region is home to more endangered species than anywhere else in East Africa. For more information on the flora and fauna and conservation of the region please visit the website of the Laikipia Wildlife Forum www.laikipia.org.

Nanyuki

The gateway to Laikipia and Kenya’s northern territories, the busy market town of Nanyuki was founded in 1907 and still retains a distinctly old-fashioned charm. Nanyuki sits at 1,950 metres above sea level – making it one of the 15 highest towns in Africa – and the Equator runs across the main road just to the South of the town.

These days Nanyuki is home to the Kenyan Air Force and to the British Army in Kenya, and there are several good places to visit, shop and eat in the town such as Le Rustique and Nanyuki Sports Club. Just south of town is Soames Hotel & Jack’s Bar and at Nanyuki Airport you will find the popular Barney’s restaurant. A little further afield are the Trout Tree Restaurant in Naro Moro.

By Road
Driving distance from Nairobi to Nanyuki is 120 miles (195 kilometres) on the main A2 road via Thika and Karatina – the road is good and the journey should take 3-4 hours.

Timau is about 20 km northeast of Nanyuki, and Olepangi is about 5 km off this main road – the drive from Nanyuki should take about 30 minutes. Detailed directions to the farm can be provided to guests.

By Air
Nanyuki’s airport sits just to the south of town and there are daily scheduled flights to and from Nairobi on the following airlines:
• Air Kenya (from Wilson Airport) – www.airkenya.com
• Safarilink (from Wilson Airport) – www.flysafarilink.com

Flights from Nanyuki also connect with the Masai Mara, Samburu National Park, Lewa Downs, and other safari destinations in northern Kenya – please check with the airline for details.

The Olepangi team will be pleased to organise taxis to and from Nanyuki.

Full-board Accommodation Rates
• Up to 4 guests in 2 bedrooms – $1,920 per night
• Up to 6 guests in 5 bedrooms – $2,970 per night
• Additional guests – up to a maximum of 10 – $480 per night
• Minimum stay – 2 nights
• Maximum occupancy – 10 guests
• Minimum stay over Christmas and New Year – 3 nights
• Children under 3 stay free of charge

Rates are on a ‘full board’ basis including all meals and soft drinks (but excluding alcoholic drinks), Farm Activities, Young Farmers’ Club for children, Laundry and Wifi.

• Alcoholic drinks supplement – $55 per person per night
• A variety of other activities including safari & wildlife excursions, horse riding, and massage & beauty treatments are available – please contact us for further details and rates

Check in – 12 pm, Check out – 10 am
These rates, terms and conditions are valid for stays up until 2nd January 2027
Please contact us to make a booking
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The owners require all adult guests to sign an indemnity form on arrival at the house and conservancy