Episode Number: 67
Property / Guest Name:
Mutara Camp – Laikipia, Kenya
Illa Kaveke – Sales & Marketing Manager
Episode Summary:
There are places in Africa where space, silence, and wildlife come together in a way that feels deeply personal — where the experience is not about crowds or schedules, but about connection.
Mutara Camp is one of those places.
In this episode of Keep Travelling – Your African Story, Rael Zieve sits down with Illa Kaveke, Sales and Marketing Manager at Mutara Camp, to explore this intimate safari retreat set within the private Mutara Conservancy in Kenya’s Laikipia region.
Located just north of Mount Kenya and accessible by a short flight from Nairobi, Mutara offers a rare balance of exclusivity and wilderness. With only one camp on 20,000 acres — and privileged access into neighbouring Ol Pejeta Conservancy — guests experience a safari defined by space, flexibility, and extraordinary wildlife encounters.
But this conversation goes beyond game drives.
It explores what makes Laikipia one of Kenya’s most diverse conservation landscapes.
It highlights the value of small, intimate camps.
And it brings to life the feeling guests take home — the quiet, the views, and the warmth of genuine African hospitality.
From outdoor bathtubs overlooking waterholes to bush dinners under open skies, Mutara Camp offers a safari experience shaped by perspective, calm, and authenticity.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
• Why Mutara Camp’s private conservancy setting creates a uniquely exclusive safari experience
• How access to both Mutara and Ol Pejeta Conservancies expands wildlife viewing opportunities
• What makes Laikipia one of Kenya’s most important regions for lions and black rhino conservation
• The intimate camp design, including waterhole views, outdoor baths, and personalised bush dining experiences
• How wellness, quiet surroundings, and authentic service define the feeling of a stay at Mutara Camp
Guest Information:
Illa Kaveke is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Mutara Camp, part of the Jambo Chester Hotels Group. With a strong focus on guest experience and personalized service, she plays a key role in positioning Mutara as one of Laikipia’s most intimate and exclusive safari destinations.
Key Takeaways or Topics Covered:
• Mutara Camp is the only property on 20,000 acres, offering rare privacy with additional access into the 90,000-acre Ol Pejeta Conservancy
• The combination of day and night drives, walking safaris, and intimate bush experiences creates a flexible and immersive safari
• Prize Giveaway: Two nights for two guests on a full-board basis, including a bush meal and sundowner experience
Closing:
At Keep Travelling, we believe the most meaningful journeys are not just about what you see — but how a place makes you feel.
Mutara Camp is more than a safari destination. It is a place of quiet space, open horizons, and genuine connection — where wildlife, landscape, and people come together to create something truly memorable.
If this episode has inspired you to explore Laikipia or begin planning a personalised Kenya itinerary, I would love to help you turn that idea into a journey.
Contact:
rael@keeptravelling.africa
A few years from now, you won’t remember how much it cost you — but you will always remember the memories you made. Keep Travelling.
Blog:
https://www.wildsunsets.travel/mutara-camp-laikipia-kenya/
