Join us for an unforgettable 3-day safari adventure at Ol Pejeta Conservancy Kenya. Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a renowned wildlife reserve located in central Kenya, near the base of Mount Kenya. It’s known for its significant conservation efforts and diverse range of wildlife. The conservancy covers approximately 90,000 acres and serves as a sanctuary for various species, including the critically endangered Northern White Rhino. It also offers a habitat for other large mammals such as lions, elephants, and giraffes.
The conservancy combines wildlife conservation with community development and offers various activities for visitors, including game drives, guided bush walks, and visits to the rhino sanctuary. It plays a crucial role in wildlife research and anti-poaching efforts, contributing significantly to the preservation of endangered species and their habitats.
This immersive experience offers you the chance to encounter some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife. They include the critically endangered northern white rhinos, as well as a variety of other species in their natural habitat.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a significant wildlife and conservation area in Kenya, located in Laikipia County. Here are some key highlights about Ol Pejeta Conservancy:
- Wildlife Sanctuary: It’s one of Kenya’s largest rhino sanctuaries and is home to both black and white rhinos. The conservancy is particularly famous for its efforts to protect the critically endangered Northern White Rhino. Although the last male Northern White Rhino, Sudan, passed away in 2018, efforts continue to preserve the subspecies through conservation and research.
- Diverse Ecosystem: Ol Pejeta boasts a variety of habitats, including savannahs, woodlands, and wetlands, supporting a wide range of wildlife. Besides rhinos, visitors might see lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and numerous antelope species.
- Conservation Efforts: The conservancy is dedicated to both wildlife protection and community development. It engages in anti-poaching initiatives, wildlife monitoring, and habitat management. Additionally, it supports local communities through education and infrastructure projects.
- Tourism Activities: Visitors can engage in a variety of activities, including game drives, guided bush walks, and night safaris. The conservancy also offers unique experiences like visits to the rhino sanctuary, where you can learn more about the conservation efforts and the individual rhinos.
- Community and Education: Ol Pejeta places a strong emphasis on community involvement and education. It supports local schools and community projects, aiming to foster a positive relationship between the local people and wildlife.
- Accommodation: There are several accommodation options within the conservancy, ranging from luxury lodges to more basic campsites, providing different experiences depending on your preferences and budget.
Visiting Ol Pejeta Conservancy offers a chance to experience Kenya’s wildlife up close while supporting vital conservation work
Itinerary
Our driver will pick you up at 0700 Hrs from your Nairobi Hotel, then drive to Ol Pejeta through central Kenya Highlands, a 30min stop over at Equator crossing Viewpoint for photography. Equator is an imaginary line that divides the earth into 2 hemispheres: north and south. There is a big sign where you will be able to take a photo saying you are now crossing the equator then proceed with the journey through Nanyuki Town to arrive in your camp/lodge in time for lunch. In the evening you will depart for a game viewing drive in the conservancy. Return back to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner ending with good time for resting at the camp/lodge.
Dinner and Overnight stay at Comfort gardens camp or similar
On this day, explore the conservancy with morning and afternoon game drives. Lunch will be served at the camp. Olpejeta is a privately owned conservancy, overlooking the peaks of Mount Kenya. The conservancy has a great number of wildlife including all the big five animals (elephant, rhino, lion, cheetah, and buffalo) among other game. The conservancy also has a special sanctuary that shelters several the rare and endangered species including black rhino, Gravy’s zebra, the Jackson’s hartebeest, and Chimpanzees. The Chimpanzee Sanctuary is the only place to see the chimps in Kenya and learn about the day-to-daycare of this wildlife including how they are fed. It is a home for orphaned and abused chimpanzees, rehabilitating them to help them learn to live by themselves as in their own habitat.
The afternoon can be spent visiting the blind black Rhino, Baraka. You
also have an option of going down the nature trail (guided by the rangers) and have close
encounters with the behavior of mammals and birds.
Dinner and Overnight stay at Comfort gardens camp or similar
Have an early morning game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. After breakfast, check out and depart for Nairobi to arrive at around 4 p.m. and our driver will
drop you at your hotel/airport.
