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Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a remarkable Laikipia wilderness renowned for Big Five safaris, endangered rhinos, chimpanzee conservation and immersive wildlife experiences.

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PEAK TIME
July to October
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BEST TIME TO GO
June–October and January–February
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FAMOUS FOR
  • • Northern and southern white rhinos
  • • black rhinos
  • • elephants
  • • lions
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Home of the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and the last global refuge for the northern white rhino

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kenya, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is one of Kenya's leading private wildlife conservation areas and a pioneering example of integrated conservation.
Established in 2004, the conservancy evolved from a working cattle ranch into a model that combines wildlife conservation, tourism, livestock management and community development.
Ol Pejeta is particularly renowned for its commitment to rhino conservation. It is home to the world's last two northern white rhinos, while also protecting significant populations of black and southern white rhinos.
Beyond rhinos, the conservancy supports an impressive range of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and numerous other species.
One of Ol Pejeta's defining attractions is the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, which provides a refuge for rescued chimpanzees and is the only sanctuary of its kind in Kenya. The conservancy also offers visitors the opportunity to participate in specialised conservation experiences, including lion tracking, dog tracking, rhino monitoring, night game drives and guided bush walks.
For travellers interested in wildlife beyond conventional game drives, Ol Pejeta provides a deeper connection with conservation, endangered species protection and the people working to safeguard Kenya's wildlife.

SIZE

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is 360 square kilometers (km²) in size.

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ENTRANCE FEES & PERMITS
USD 110 per adult per night
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HOURS OF OPERATION
07:00AM - 07:00PM DAILY

HOW TO GET THERE

By Road:
Ol Pejeta is approximately 220 km from Nairobi, with the journey taking around four hours depending on road and traffic conditions. The main approach is via Nanyuki.
By Air:
Scheduled flights can be taken to Nanyuki Airstrip, followed by a short road transfer to the conservancy.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Best time to visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy: June–October and January–February

WILDLIFE & LANDSCAPE

pets Northern and southern white rhinos pets black rhinos pets elephants pets lions pets leopards pets cheetahs pets buffaloes pets giraffes pets zebras pets hartebeest pets elands pets impalas pets gazelles pets hippos pets warthogs pets hyenas pets chimpanzees pets birds

OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY GALLERY

POINTS OF INTEREST

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