Nomad_Africa_Edition12
Born from a passionate desire to dispel the negative perceptions which the world has held of the African Continent, and to replace it with a positive focus, Nomad Africa magazine celebrates life on the African continent. Covering stories from all countries and all cultures, it strives to include unique tourist attractions, business development, technology and investment opportunities as well as looking at the continent's cultural heritage. Nomad Africa inspires and breeds a conscious, knowledgeable generation of visionaries among our own, and influences positive perceptions and appreciation for the true worth of Africa worldwide. Born from a passionate desire to dispel the negative perceptions which the world has held of the African Continent, and to replace it with a positive focus, Nomad Africa magazine celebrates life on the African continent. Covering stories from all countries and all cultures, it strives to include unique tourist attractions, business development, technology and investment opportunities as well as looking at the continent's cultural heritage. Nomad Africa inspires and breeds a conscious, knowledgeable generation of visionaries among our own, and influences positive perceptions and appreciation for the true worth of Africa worldwide.
Kenyan capital of Nairobi will have you landing at Nanyuki airstrip in laikipia. There are two other airstrips for scheduled safari flights into laikipia, loisaba and lewa Downs; however, Nanyuki is the main airstrip. Upon arrival into laikipia you will notice a country feel like non-other in Kenya. Formerly a patchwork of large ranches, and still an important livestock district, laikipia is now where some of Kenya’s most encouraging conservation success stories are unfolding. To the north-east of the great rift Valley, and north-west of snow-capped Mount Kenya, the high plains of laikipia are growing more popular as one of Kenya’s best safari regions. Much of the area here is managed to protect the wildlife, promote a personal and smallscale approach to adventurous and often luxurious safari tourism, and generate an income for the local Samburu and ilaikipiak and Mokogodo Maasai communities. The area is beginning to challenge the Maaclimbing to 5,199 metres, Mount Kenya is the tallest mountain in Kenya and the second tallest mountain in africa. a designated World Heritage Site, the scenery surrounding Mount Kenya is breath-taking. it is pristine wilderness with lakes, tarns, glaciers, dense forest, mineral springs and a selection of rare and endangered species of animals, high altitude adapted plains game and unique montane and alpine vegetation. Mount Kenya and nearby laikipia is not necessarily the first place that comes to mind when planning a trip to Kenya. Famous for the wildlife safaris and cultural experiences of the Mara and beach areas in the north such as Watamu, Kenya’s hidden gem of laikipia and Mount Kenya are often overlooked. a short 35 – 45-minute flight from the 24 | www.nomadafricamag.com | ...Celebrating the world’s richest continent | Issue 12
sai Mara for overall safari experience. a sanctuary for over 80 mammal species including black rhino, elephant, lion, leopard, grevy Zebra, reticulated giraffe, aardwolf, wild dog and a wealth of african game, laikipia’s biodiversity is globally unique. after Tsavo, laikipia is Kenya’s most extensive wildlife haven, forming part of the much broader 56,000-km2 ewaso ecosystem. all of the ‘Big Five’ mammals can be found here, with the ewaso elephant population healthy in numbers, half of all the endangered Black rhinos found in Kenya in laikipia and as many as 250 lions. The ewaso ecosystem hosts the largest populations left on earth of various other endangered mammals, including grevy’s Zebra and reticulated giraffe, the only remaining viable population of Jackson’s Hartebeest, as well as an expanding population of the globally endangered african Wild Dog. laikipia has a diverse range of tourism facilities for travellers of all varieties. There is a choice of small lodges, tented camps, ranch houses, community lodges and resorts/hotels. Based in natural wildlife areas, they focus on selling wilderness-based tourism. currently, there are over 40 accommodation facilities in the laikipia area, many of which have been awarded tourism awards both overseas and in Kenya. There is one property, however, that has long been a part of the landscape in laikipia and called Mount Kenya, affectionately known as laikipia’s lady, its neighbour. Travelling some 30 minutes by vehicle south-east of the airport and you arrive at the famous Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari club. it is here where the true value of Mount Kenya is discovered. Set with the backdrop of magnificent views of majestic Mount Kenya, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari club resort is set in over 100 acres of perfectly landscaped gardens. Then known as 'Mawingo', the Kiswahili name for 'the clouds' that so often skirt the slopes of Mt Kenya, it was born of a love affair, and one that had all the ingredients of an epic romance - a stunning older woman, a dashing aviator and, for their playground, all of africa. it started as a home and over the years the property changed hands a few times. it wasn’t until 1948 when Mawingo was bought by abraham Block that the house was extended and turned into an inn. in 1959, the film star William Holden stayed there with his friends ray ryan and carl Hirschmann. Succumbing to Mawingo's charm, they bought the property and turned it into the 'The Mt Kenya Safari club'. The exclusive retreat has a reputation for relaxed elegance and comes with quite the intriguing history. Several to the world's most famous names, be they royalty, film stars or merely the rich, have graced the walkways at this secluded haven, boasting an appeal of safari gear during the day and smart dress for dinner. The club opened in 1959 and the list of who joined reads like an international ''Who's Who'', including Sir Winston churchill, who was reputed to have been a founder Member, Prince Berhard of the Netherlands, lord louis Mountbatten, author robert ruark, former US President lyndon Johnson, conrad Hilton, Bob Hope, Bing crosby, and a bevy of celebrities. The lustrous allure of the club has never faded, with more recent members to include His royal Highness the aga Khan, President el Haj omar Bongo of gabon, President gafaar Numeiri of the Sudan, Issue 12 | ...Celebrating the world’s richest continent | www.nomadafricamag.com | 25
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Kenyan capital of Nairobi will have you landing<br />
at Nanyuki airstrip in laikipia. There are<br />
two other airstrips for scheduled safari flights<br />
into laikipia, loisaba and lewa Downs; however,<br />
Nanyuki is the main airstrip.<br />
Upon arrival into laikipia you will notice a<br />
country feel like non-other in Kenya. Formerly<br />
a patchwork of large ranches, and still<br />
an important livestock district, laikipia is now<br />
where some of Kenya’s most encouraging<br />
conservation success stories are unfolding.<br />
To the north-east of the great rift Valley, and<br />
north-west of snow-capped Mount Kenya,<br />
the high plains of laikipia are growing more<br />
popular as one of Kenya’s best safari regions.<br />
Much of the area here is managed to protect<br />
the wildlife, promote a personal and smallscale<br />
approach to adventurous and often<br />
luxurious safari tourism, and generate an income<br />
for the local Samburu and ilaikipiak<br />
and Mokogodo Maasai communities.<br />
The area is beginning to challenge the Maaclimbing<br />
to 5,199 metres,<br />
Mount Kenya is the tallest<br />
mountain in Kenya and the<br />
second tallest mountain in<br />
africa.<br />
a designated World Heritage<br />
Site, the scenery surrounding Mount<br />
Kenya is breath-taking. it is pristine wilderness<br />
with lakes, tarns, glaciers, dense forest,<br />
mineral springs and a selection of rare and<br />
endangered species of animals, high altitude<br />
adapted plains game and unique montane<br />
and alpine vegetation.<br />
Mount Kenya and nearby laikipia is not necessarily<br />
the first place that comes to mind<br />
when planning a trip to Kenya. Famous for<br />
the wildlife safaris and cultural experiences<br />
of the Mara and beach areas in the north<br />
such as Watamu, Kenya’s hidden gem of<br />
laikipia and Mount Kenya are often overlooked.<br />
a short 35 – 45-minute flight from the<br />
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