Sosian, the Samburu word for the wild date palm, combines the tame with the wild.  Over 24,000 acres of wild bush are here to explore.

Sosian is located in the vast Laikipia plateau in central Kenya; it supports a wide diversity of wildlife and birds, and is home to four of the ‘Big Five’, as well as a host of other large mammals, including cheetah and the rare wild dog.

Situated at an average elevation of 6000 feet, the temperature rises to the high 80's Fahrenheit-30’s centigrade during the day, with cool, clear evenings dropping down to the low 50's Fahrenheit-10 centigrade. The humidity is usually low and there is often a cool breeze at the height of the dry season, while higher humidity during the wet season is tempered by cooler temperatures.

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A wide variety of ecosystems is present.  The northern half of the ranch is dominated by open grass plains dotted with acacia trees, where herds of zebra, Grant’s gazelle, oryx and other antelope congregate.

The southern part of Sosian is mostly acacia woodland and is inhabited by elephant, buffalo, giraffe and impala.  Rocky escarpments are home to the greater kudu and are favorite lookout points for lions. 

The Ewaso Narok River (Black River) bisects the southern portion of Sosian and provides habitat for hippo, otter, and prolific bird life along its banks lined with tall fig and yellow-barked acacia trees. At one point on the ranch, the water flowing down from the Aberdares plunges over rocks in a waterfall to a deep pool 30 feet below.

Sosian is also a working ranch that raises a variety of livestock, including Boran cattle, Maasai Red sheep, and Galla goats. It has horses and camels for riding.