Part of a vital wildlife movement corridor, explore the rich bio-diverse ecosystem with complete freedom
Suyian Conservancy
EXCLUSIVITY & DIVERSITY
SAFARI GAME DRIVES
Day and night safaris with expert guides in search of rare iconic wildlife encounters, including the black (melanistic) leopard
ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
Walking, camel and horseback safaris, helicopter activities, plus more; discover the captivating Kenyan landscape
IMPACT INITIATIVES
Assist and interact with our conservation and research team to protect resident wildlife
COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES
Interact with local pastoral tribes, such as the Pokot and the Samburu gaining fascinating insight into their daily lives
Location:
Suyian Conservancy is a spectacular and critical unfenced wildlife habitat located in the Laikipia County in central Kenya. Forming part of a much larger conservancy picture, Suyian shelters approximately 17 806 hectares (44 00 acres) of prime wilderness and conservation land. The conservancy forms part of a vital wildlife movement corridor between Laikipia and the northern conservancies, and is home to over 100 mammals, including elephant, African wild dog, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, lion, leopard, cheetah, and more than 260 bird species.
Getting to Suyian:
Easily accessed by air or road:
- An approximate five-hour drive from Nairobi and one-and-a-half-hour drive from Nanyuki
- Scheduled flights (45-minutes) to Loisaba from Nairobi, with a short 20 to 45-minute game drive to Suyian
- Charter flights directly to Suyian Conservancy Headquarters airstrip are also available
Discover Suyian Conservancy
Suyian Conservancy shelters a remarkable 17 806 hectares (44 000 acres) of prime wilderness and conservation land in Laikipia, Kenya.
Named after the African wild dog in the local Maa language, Suyian Conservancy covers approximately 17 806 hectares (44 000 acres) of prime wilderness and conservation land in the northwest region of Laikipia in central Kenya. Nestled between the southeast and northwest Laikipia Conservancies, with the Ewaso Narok River on the conservancy’s eastern boundary and the snow-capped silhouette of Mt Kenya as its backdrop, Suyian forms part of a vital wildlife movement corridor, and harbours one of the largest concentration of wildlife in the Laikipia ecosystem. As a whole, Suyian forms part of over 80,937 hectares (200,000 acres) of privately-managed land, with conservation at its core.
Transformed from pure cattle ranching to land managed for conservation with a limited number of cattle, today, Suyian combines rapidly evolving conservation practices with the opportunity for community development. Home to over 100 mammals, plus numerous endangered and non-endangered species, Suyian’s variety of compelling landscapes, which includes grassland, savanna, rocky outcrops or kopjes, dense Vechellia woodland, plus more than 16 km (10 mi) of river frontage, offer unforgettable views and sightings. The conservancy’s thriving wildlife population includes rarities such as the elusive black (melanistic) leopard and African wild dog, as well as northern Kenyan species like Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, desert warthog, and more.
Located within a malaria free area, with its remarkable wildlife and varying landscapes, Suyian is the ideal destination not only for a more exclusive, somewhat wild, conservation-in-action safari journey with the opportunity to interact with wildlife researchers, but also allows for a more intimate and private African bush experience in the form of walking, camel-back and horseback safaris. The diversity of flora lends itself to engaging botany walks and the rich cultural history includes evidence of cave paintings and artefacts from as far back as the Stone Age. Community visits and interactions with local pastoral tribes, such as the Pokot and the Samburu, add to the conservancy’s unique offering.
Easily accessed by air or road from Nairobi, Suyian is also the ideal gateway to more remote adventures, such as helicopter activities, visits to Lake Turkana as well as scenic flights and catch-and-release fishing trips to Mt Kenya.
Why we love it
Exclusive & diverse game viewing
Approximately 17 806 hectares (44 000 acres) of prime wilderness and conservation land with private traversing rights across five distinct habitats allows for a great diversity of landscapes and exclusive game viewing access. Limited number of vehicles and sensitive off-roading practices afford close-up sightings.
Iconic wildlife, bird & plant species
Suyian is home to a wealth of wildlife, bird and plant species. Elephant and buffalo are present in healthy numbers, as are lion and cheetah, plus the indigenous Laikipia hartebeest. Other rarities include the melanistic (black) leopard and African wild dog, as well as northern Kenyan species like Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk and reticulated giraffe.
Conservation at the heart & soul
Once a family-owned cattle ranch dating back to 1920, over time the conservancy has been transformed from farming to one managed for conservation and community development. Today, wildlife move freely between neighbouring conservancies and Suyian, which together harbours the largest concentrations of wildlife in the region.
Transformative safari experiences
Suyian offers a variety of unique adventures, including twice-daily safari game drives, night drives, walking, camel-back and horseback safaris, local community visits, conservation and research experiences, catch-and-release fishing trips, Africa bush sleep-outs, as well as helicopter activities and scenic flights to the iconic Mt Kenya.
Experience Suyian Conservancy
Visiting Suyian allows guests access to a range of unique included and excluded adventures
Safari game drives
Night drives
Camel-back safaris
Horseback safaris
Walking safaris
Mountain biking
Helicopter experiences
Conservation experiences
Research team interactions
Community visits
Historic rock art
Boran cattle ranching experience
Yoga and meditation
&Beyond
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Archie Voorspuy, manager of Suyian Conservancy, paints a picture of this wild and untamed part of Africa and the exceptional game viewing opportunities that it offers. Learn more about the Laikipia Plateau, where Suyian is situated, and find out about the rare and endangered species that make this region their home. Get a glimpse of how this working cattle ranch and wildlife conservancy operates, as well as what travellers to this secluded destination can hope to see and do.
LEAVING OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE
The &Beyond ethos of Care of the Land, Wildlife and People is directly aligned
with the existing aims of the Suyian Conservancy, which include land stewardship,
wildlife protection and security, as well as community support for schools,
health programmes and education.
As a partner of Suyian Conservancy, our intention is to make an impactful contribution towards the development of essential conservation and community projects in the Laikipia ecosystem
– Joss Kent | Executive Chairman & CEO
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