Maralal and Laikipia Game Sanctuaries are also located in this area and can be visited by arrangement. Laikipia Plateau Reserve was opened in October 1991.


It is north-east of Laikipia District, and borders Isiolo District. To the west is the Mkogodo Forest Reserve, a belt of riverine forest along the Ngare Ndare River. It is the home of a unique small ethnic group known as the Laikipia Maasai.

The landscape is rich and varied, game includes elephant, eland, buffalo, Grevy's Zebra, bushbuck, bushpig, duiker, gerenuk, plains game and the big cats: cheetah, leopard and lion.

Good for birdwatching, it is a little known area which is ideal for walking holidays and camel safaris for the intrepid traveller. No accommodation is available yet in this area.

National Parks & Reserves in Northern Kenya

• Meru National Park
• Bisanadi National Reserve
• Kora National Reserve
• Rahole National Reserve
• Mwingi National Reserve
• Samburu National Reserve
• Buffalo Springs National Reserve
• Shaba National Reserve
• Maralal Game Sanctuary
• Laikipia Game Sanctuary
• Marsabit National Reserve
• Losai National Reserve
• South Turkana National Reserve
• Nasalot National Reserve
• Sibiloi National Park
• South Island National Park
• Malkamari National Park