Lodge
Laikipia Wilderness Camp
Run by Laikipia Wilderness (Steve and Annabelle Carey) · Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct
About
An owner-run bush camp in the 21,000-acre Ol Doinyo Lemboro conservancy in central Laikipia, best known to photographers for melanistic (black) leopard and wild dogs. Open and hatch-roofed vehicles are used, and photo safaris by Wild Eye and others base themselves here for black leopard.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | In season |
| Feb | In season |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | In season |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | In season |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 January
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:26 | Night |
| 06:26 | 06:43 | Blue hour |
| 06:43 | 07:09 | Golden hour |
| 07:09 | 08:09 | Soft |
| 08:09 | 10:00 | Medium |
| 10:00 | 15:24 | Harsh |
| 15:24 | 17:16 | Medium |
| 17:16 | 18:16 | Soft |
| 18:16 | 18:42 | Golden hour |
| 18:42 | 18:59 | Blue hour |
| 18:59 | 24:00 | Night |
2.9 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.4 h |
| Feb (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.8 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.3 h | 6.0 h |
| Apr | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| May | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.6 h |
| Jun (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.3 h |
| Jul (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.5 h |
| Aug (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.8 h |
| Sep (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.3 h | 6.0 h |
| Oct (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| Nov | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.5 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.3 h |
The lodge
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Species nearby
- Leopard, African wild dog, Grevy's zebra, Lion and Elephant
For photographers
- Hides on site: Unknown
- Photo vehicles: Unknown
- Power and charging: Unknown
- Internet: Unknown
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Nairobi time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| JanIn season | 06:43– | 18:16– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 69° |
| FebIn season | 06:47– | 18:22– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 77° |
| Mar | 06:42– | 18:18– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 88° |
| Apr | 06:33– | 18:09– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 81° |
| May | 06:29– | 18:04– | 12h 8m12 h 8 min | 72° |
| JunIn season | 06:33– | 18:08– | 12h 9m12 h 9 min | 67° |
| JulIn season | 06:38– | 18:14– | 12h 9m12 h 9 min | 69° |
| AugIn season | 06:37– | 18:13– | 12h 8m12 h 8 min | 77° |
| SepIn season | 06:28– | 18:04– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 88° |
| OctIn season | 06:19– | 17:54– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 81° |
| Nov | 06:18– | 17:51– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 71° |
| Dec | 06:29– | 18:01– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 66° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026