WIZ’S CAMP
Laikipia, Kenya
A CAMP BUILT AROUND FAMILY LIFE IN THE WILD, COME AND LIVE IT WITH YOUR FAMILY
Four tents. A valley. A river. Fourteen thousand private acres in the Laikipia highlands where you are the only guests.
Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, elephant and lion are all part of daily life. Every stay at Wiz's Camp is personally hosted and guided by Wiz Kennedy.
Wiz and Juju have raised three children in Kenya, founded the country's most trusted sustainable food store, and built this camp to share life in the bush with their and other families.
Come and join us.
STAY FOR 3 NIGHTS, PAY FOR 2
We are thrilled to announce that we have a Stay for 3, Pay for 2 SPECIAL OFFER running until 20th June 2026! The minimum number of guests is 4 adults, and terms and conditions apply.
Get in touch for this brilliant deal!!
“What an incredible stay! Kids had a blast, coffee overlooking Mt Kenya and elephants all around.”
— Amina, April 2026
The Family Ethos
Our Family Ethos
We’re big believers in the importance of connection: with family, friends, and the world around us.
At Wiz’s Camp, our ethos of family life works its way into everything. We believe that involving the whole family, across generations, old and young, makes for a fun and more enriching experience. Saskia loves the details - kombucha flavours, grasses on the table, and what you might want to drink at sundowners. Bertie is a brilliant fishing guide and can often be found in the river catching barbel. And Rose at this point is along for the ride! We should probably buy them some more khaki clothing ;-)
As a family there are a few things we believe in deeply. We’re keen to bring our children up with a deep understanding of the natural world around us, and a way of existing in harmony with the seasons. We stop to look at grasses, dung and soil. This tells us more than you’d think about what has been happening in the bush.
Wiz loves his rocks, grasses and animals, and behind the scenes he’s highly practical… which is lucky as there are a few cheeky elephants around camp who love to break in at night and wreck our water pipes. He was brought up in Northumberland, went to the Arctic when he was 18, and then travelled overland from the UK to Hong Kong for the 1997 Handover. He and his friend Rafe didn’t quite make it in time, but they did go on the Siberian railway, drink a lot of Tibetan yak tea, and find themselves getting a bit lost in the Himalayas at one point. A misspent youth? Meanwhile, Juju was brought up in Kenya with a step-father who started Kenya’s first horseback safaris in the 1970s. Tony Church is a bit of a legend in the safari business and his boots are hard to fill, but we’re all doing our best! More recently Juju founded Kenya’s most trusted sustainable online supermarket - her third business - and exited in 2024 to focus more on the kids and life in camp. As a result, you’ll find the food at Wiz’s Camp has the mark of Juju’s keen sense of flavour, seasonality and deliciousness.
Above all though, we just want you to come and enjoy this life with us. Whether it’s playing games in camp, exploring the ranch, sipping sundowners with views that can make you weep (with delight), fishing, learning your grasses, or watching a herd of elephant move past… living in the bush is real, unfiltered, connected, and nourishing in so many ways. Come and join us!
AUTHENTIC SAFARI LIVING
Life at camp follows the rhythm of nature - early mornings, golden afternoons, fireside evenings. Safari showers, lantern light and fresh air.
EXPLORE WITH PURPOSE
Join researchers from the neighbouring Mpala Ranch as they conduct fieldwork, and experience conservation in action — a rare opportunity to understand Kenya’s wildlife from the inside out.
SMALL, COMFORTABLE & PERSONAL
Wiz’s Camp is intentionally small — with space for eight adults and two children, plus extra camp beds if needed. Its scale keeps things comfortable and intimate, creating the easy warmth of a private family camp in the wild.
PRIVATE ELEMENTAL LUXURY
A camp designed for exclusive use set on 14,000 acres of Laikipia rangeland. Canvas tents, open skies and small touches that create a balance of simplicity and luxury.
HOSTED BY WIZ
Wiz brings the camp to life with warmth, wit, and genuine curiosity. A seasoned explorer with deep bush knowledge, he connects easily with guests of all ages — sharing stories, sparking laughter, and infusing every stay with heart and character.
EXCEPTIONAL FOOD
Led by award-winning Chef James Kariuki, winner of Kenya’s “Taste Off,” our food celebrates fine dining in the wild. Fire-kissed, locally sourced, and beautifully presented — every meal is part of the experience.
This is Wiz’s Camp, your own private experience of Laikipia
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Where we stay
Set on a 14,000-acre ranch, Wiz’s Camp is an exclusive-use retreat of canvas tents and open skies. Each tent is beautifully simple - soft linens, hot bucket showers, and views that shift with the light. Comfort meets wilderness in perfect balance.
One Family tent, Three Double/Twins, Canvas Mess Tent on the Ewaso Nyiro River.
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What we do
Days flow easily - game drives at dawn, river swims, fishing, picnics, sundowners, and quiet time to unwind. With no fixed schedule, every day is shaped around you. Expect space, stillness, and the freedom to savour the wild at your own pace.
Guests can also accompany researchers from the neighbouring Mpala Research Ranch as they undertake fieldwork, gaining rare insight into Kenya’s conservation landscape. Freedom, discovery, and connection define each day.
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What we eat
Helmed by Chef James Kariuki - winner of Kenya’s 2025 “Taste Off” competition - our cuisine blends fine-dining artistry with bush simplicity. Expect fresh, local produce, fire-grilled meats and vegetables, elegant plating, and relaxed, memorable meals shared under open skies.
