Olepangi Farm Cottages, Timau, Laikipia

Suggested activities at Olepangi Farm and nearby –

• Exploring and experiencing the farm, gardens and grounds
• Walking and hiking locally
• Community walks with the legendary Mr Kariuki
• Horse rides in the local community area
• Riding and polo lessons on the farm
• Yoga and massage
• Making flavoured gins and essential oils
• Games drives into the Lolldaiga Hills
• Riding Safaris in the Lolldaigas and Ole Naishu Ranch
• Ngare Ndare Forest – forest canopy walk and Blue Pools
• Game drives and safari activities in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
• Hiking in Mount Kenya National Park
• Visit Solio Ranch – home to over 500 rhinoceros

Young Farmers Club for children (and adults) – activities include

• Farm and community walks
• Bird watching
• Milking the cows
• Horse feeding and grooming
• Horse riding – lessons available
• Bread, butter and jam making
• Collecting eggs from the chicken run
• Petting the rabbits
• Walking and playing with the dogs
• Picking flowers and vegetables
• Planting and sowing seeds
• Composting
• Clay modelling
• Building dens
• Picnics and sports
• Swimming in the river

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 Zebras, and an increasing population of rare Wild Dogs. The region is home to more endangered species than anywhere else in East Africa.

From Nanyuki and its environs there are numerous excursions , game drives and cultural visits that can be organised to neighbouring reserves, safari lodges and private ranches – such as Lolldaiga Hills Ranch, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Solio Ranch and Mount Kenya National Park. Riding, climbing, trekking, flying, white-water rafting, fly-fishing, polo, golf, mountaineering and many other sports and activities are also available close by. 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.

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.  Dominated by the peaks of Mount Kenya, 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 – including the Lily Pond Arts Centre, Le Rustique and Cape Chestnut. At Nanyuki Airport you will find the popular Barney’s restaurant and just across the road One Stop Nanyuki has a café and excellent delicatessen. In the centre of to

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 20km northeast of Nanyuki, and Olepangi is about 5 km off this main road – the drive from Nanyuki should take about 30 minutes and we can supply guests with detailed directions to the farm.

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) airkenya.com
• Safarilink (from Wilson Airport) flysafarilink.com

Flights from Nanyuki also connect with the Masai Marai, 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.

Resident Full-Board Rates (2nd Jan to 18th Dec)

• Thesiger & Markham Cottage – $192.5per adult sharing per night
• Round House – $206.26per adult sharing per night
• Bunk Room –  $134.74per person per night (min 2 pax, max 4 pax); min age 6yrs; max age 18yrs; bookable ONLY with Round House
• Per child sharing per night (4–12 years) – $134.74
• 1 x 2 Bedroom Cottage (Burton and Speke – no interconnecting door) – $544.5per night for exclusive use (up to 3 guests)
• 1 x 2 Bedroom Cottage (Burton and Speke – no interconnecting door) – $693 per night for exclusive use (up to 4 guests)
• 1 x 2 Bedroom Villa Gorilla – $588.5per night for exclusive use (up to 3 guests)
• 1 x 2 Bedroom Villa Gorilla – $742.5per night for exclusive use (up to 4 guests)
• Alcoholic drinks supplement – $55per person per night
• Single Supplement  + 50% per night
• Christmas (19th Dec to 1st Jan) and Easter supplement applies.
• Children under 3 years stay free of charge

Non-Resident Full-Board Rates (2nd Jan to 18th Dec)

• Thesiger & Markham Cottage – $350per adult sharing per night
• Round House – $375per adult sharing per night
• Bunk Room –  $245per person per night (min 2 pax, max 4 pax); min age 6yrs; max age 18yrs; bookable ONLY with Round House
• Per child sharing per night (4–12 years) – $245
• 1 x 2 Bedroom Cottage (Burton and Speke – no interconnecting door) – $990per night for exclusive use (up to 3 guests)
• 1 x 2 Bedroom Cottage (Burton and Speke – no interconnecting door) – $1,260 per night for exclusive use (up to 4 guests)
• 1 x 2 Bedroom Villa Gorilla – $1,070per night for exclusive use (up to 3 guests)
• 1 x 2 Bedroom Villa Gorilla – $1,350per night for exclusive use (up to 4 guests)
• Alcoholic drinks supplement – $55per person per night
• Single Supplement  + 50% per night
• Christmas (19th Dec to 1st Jan) and Easter supplement applies.
• Children under 3 years stay free of charge

Rates are on a ‘full board’ basis including all meals and soft drinks (but excluding alcoholic drinks), Farm Activities, Laundry and WIFI

Minimum stay – 2 nights,  Easter, Christmas & New Year – 3 nights

Check in – 12 pm, Check out – 11 am

These rates, terms and conditions are valid for stays up until 1st January 2026