Wash, rinse, repeat! We are up again and packed and ready to go. The Land Crusiers are loaded and we say goodbye to Kecheche Laikipia Camp staff. They took good care of us. Simon and Peter start the engines and we head to the airstrip. But first…. A game drive. What will we see this morning?
The reticulated giraffe is unique to this northern region. The markings are quite outstanding and distinct and downright beautiful! They are the largest and tallest of all giraffes. They are approximately 8,500 in number and are strongest in numbers found in Kenya. A group of giraffes together is called a tower and if they are moving then it’s a journey of giraffes. We saw a total of 24 this morning!
We stopped for breakfast about 8:30 as we had a 9:00 flight to catch. 😉
This is breakfast at the airport. We say goodbye to Simon and Peter and thank them for a wonderful visit and breakfast buffet. Our plane arrives safely after the motorcyclist clears the runway of any animals.
We fly SW about 50 minutes at an altitude between 14,000 and 15,500 feet. Smooth ride and great landing. We are met by our new camp drivers, Bernard and Mika, to take us to Kecheche Valley Camp where lunch awaits after we settle in.
Our new tent does not disappoint!
Actually, Leslie and I stayed in this camp during our first visit and they gave us the same tent. The best tent and location!
Lunch is at 1:00 and we leave for a game drive at 4:00.
The afternoon was a CAT TRICK! We saw three types of cats within a 2 hour span. First our guides, Mika and Bernard find the momma cheetah hunting for dinner. She spots a baby gazelle in a herd of Thompson gazelles and the mom begins her chase. It is a hot 85° and she runs a good long distance but is successful in getting dinner. By the time we catch up with her she has swiftly killed the baby and is waiting for her son to join. She ran longer than usual and is breathing heavily. But they will eat tonight to see another day.
The cheetah can reach up to 60 mph and is the world’s fastest cat. However it is Africa’s most endangered cat. They tire quickly after these sprints and often their food is stolen by other animals. Mom watches for likely thieves while her boy eats. Then they take turns.
Now we are in search of more cats! But first, some sightseeing of the locals.
Next along our journey we find a small pride of lions. They seem happy and are content to sleep, although the little ones still want to play and climb all over everyone.
Our day is complete when we go to the area where the leopard mom, Sankuet, lives. Her name means “shy” and she is true to her name. We couldn’t get very close to her today but we have 3 days total here in Naibosho Valley.
Back to camp but first a sundowner!
Dinner does not disappoint either.
Time for bed and we return to our tent with honest bottles or ‘bush babies’ under the covers.
Lala salama
Swahili for “Good night”
😴💤😴
Leslie & Vickie’s 2026 Safari 
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