Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Kenya 360 km² (139 mi²) Est. 2004

About Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary and the only place in Kenya where you can see chimpanzees at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Most poignantly, it is home to the last two northern white rhinos on earth — Najin and Fatu — guarded around the clock in a last-ditch effort to save the subspecies from extinction. Spanning 360 square kilometres on the Laikipia Plateau between Mount Kenya and the Aberdares, Ol Pejeta combines world-class conservation with excellent Big Five game viewing. The conservancy pioneered the use of technology in anti-poaching, employing tracker dogs, drones, and armed rangers. Its open savannah and scattered acacia woodland make for superb wildlife encounters.

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Safari Tours

4.0

Avg Rating

5/5

Big Five

22

Years Protected

Highlights

  • Home to the last two northern white rhinos on Earth
  • East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary
  • Only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees
  • Excellent Big Five game viewing on the Laikipia Plateau
  • Pioneering conservation technology and anti-poaching methods

Considerations

  • Fenced conservancy — not a fully wild ecosystem
  • Premium pricing for entry and accommodation
  • Can feel busy around Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
  • Northern white rhinos are in an enclosure, not free-ranging

Wildlife

Big Five Status

🦁

Lion

common

🐆

Leopard

occasional

🐘

Elephant

common

🦬

Buffalo

common

🦏

Rhino

common

Notable Species

Lion

Common

Leopard

Occasional

Elephant

Common

Cape Buffalo

Common

Black Rhino

Common

White Rhino

Common

Cheetah

Common

Chimpanzee

Common

Zebra

Common

Grevy's Zebra

Common

Wild Dog

Rare

Hyena

Common

Common Occasional Rare

Best Time to Visit

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Climate Overview

Getting There

Ol Pejeta is approximately 200 km (3.5 hours) from Nairobi via Nanyuki. The conservancy is on the Laikipia Plateau between Mount Kenya and the Aberdares. Daily flights from Nairobi to Nanyuki airstrip take 40 minutes.

Nearest Airport

Nanyuki Airstrip

Nearest City

Nanyuki

Drive Time

3.5 hours