Discover Tura

The Lewaso Eco Cottages are located in Tura. The wider destination of Laikipia District complements this location with a range of nature and wildlife experiences, from game drives and walks to conservation topics and varied landscapes.

Tura as a place to stay

If you are specifically looking for a holiday rental in Tura, Tura is the place name to use for your search. Experiences in the wider destination of Laikipia District can help you choose different focuses for your trip: wildlife viewing by day or at night, getting around on foot or by mountain bike, and learning about conservation work. This gives you a range of interests to consider when planning, without presenting regional activities as offerings in Tura.

Wildlife experiences in the wider destination of Laikipia District

Lion-tracking tours with experienced trackers are offered at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Visitors search for radio-collared lions together. Full-day game drives focus on wildlife in its natural habitat. Night game drives enter the conservancy after dark and offer the chance to see nocturnal animals. The difference for planning your day is clear: a full day of wildlife viewing or an experience at night.

Rangers accompany visitors on guided bush and bird walks. Along the way, visitors learn about routes, good wildlife-viewing spots and different species. Ol Pejeta also offers daily one-to-one talks with experts on conservation, community development, conservation technology and other topics. These talks can be booked with three days’ notice; check the current booking terms when planning.

Other experiences at Ol Pejeta focus on individual animals and the work of their care teams. Visitors can observe chimpanzees up close behind the scenes and learn about their daily care. An interactive tracking experience is offered with the K9 unit and bloodhounds. During an educational experience about rhino monitoring and identification, visitors learn that rangers know the animals individually by name and know their respective ranges. For these experiences, it is advisable to check current availability with the operator. Booking the experience with the Northern White Rhinos supports conservation efforts to preserve the species; wildlife and conservation status can change.

Landscape and conservation in Laikipia District

Borana Conservancy lies on the northern slopes of Mount Kenya on the Laikipia Plateau, north of the Equator. A dry landscape borders it to the north, while ancient indigenous forests lie to the south. The conservancy is home to black and white rhinos, as well as many other endangered species. Mountain biking is offered on wildlife trails and tracks. At the Mazingira Centre, visitors can learn about conservation measures such as water storage, solar power and tree nurseries.

Loisaba Conservancy also offers an insight into the biodiversity of Laikipia District. More than 260 bird species and 50 mammal species live there. The mammals mentioned include lions, African wild dogs, reticulated giraffes and endangered Grevy’s zebras. Species numbers may change as monitoring continues. By comparison, the examples from Borana show how conservancies differ not only in their wildlife but also in their landscapes and specific conservation offerings.

Getting there and regional orientation

Within the wider destination of Laikipia District, Ol Pejeta Conservancy lies in the plains of Laikipia County. The distance from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta is about 220 km, and the journey takes around four hours; estimates may vary depending on the route and conditions. The conservancy is accessible by road via Nanyuki. Scheduled flights to Nanyuki Airstrip are also available, followed by a transfer to the conservancy. Transport options may change; check flight availability when planning. This information relates to Ol Pejeta and helps with regional orientation alongside your choice of Tura as a place to stay.

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