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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
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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