Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a major wildlife conservation destination in Kenya’s Laikipia region, near Nanyuki. It covers approximately 90,000 acres and offers visitors the opportunity to experience Kenya’s wildlife while learning about important conservation efforts. Located against the backdrop of Mount Kenya, Ol Pejeta combines wildlife conservation with tourism and community-focused initiatives. It is particularly recognised for its rhino conservation programmes, diverse wildlife and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

What Makes Ol Pejeta Conservancy Special?

Ol Pejeta is best known for bringing together wildlife viewing and conservation. A visit allows travellers to explore a large natural landscape while gaining a closer understanding of the work involved in protecting endangered species. Additionally, the conservancy is home to the world’s last two northern white rhinos, making it an important destination for rhino conservation. Ol Pejeta also protects a significant population of critically endangered black rhinos, giving visitors an opportunity to learn more about ongoing efforts to protect these endangered species. Another distinctive attraction is the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, which provides a refuge for rescued chimpanzees. The sanctuary is the only place in Kenya where visitors can see chimpanzees. It provides a safe home for rescued chimpanzees and gives visitors an opportunity to observe these intelligent primates while learning about their welfare, rehabilitation and conservation. A visit to the sanctuary adds an educational and conservation-focused experience to an Ol Pejeta safari.

Experience Wildlife at Ol Pejeta

Ol Pejeta supports a wide variety of wildlife across its grasslands and other natural habitats, giving visitors opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes and spotted hyenas, among other species. Alongside this diverse wildlife, the conservancy plays an important role in protecting endangered animals, particularly black rhinos and northern white rhinos, through dedicated conservation programmes. Wildlife sightings vary throughout the year and de

Things to Do at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Visitors can experience Ol Pejeta through a variety of wildlife and conservation activities, including:

Game drives: Explore the conservancy in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, giraffes and other wildlife.

Visit the northern white rhinos: Learn about the conservation efforts protecting the world’s last two northern white rhinos.

Visit Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary: See rescued chimpanzees and learn about their care, welfare and conservation.

Rhino conservation experiences: Discover more about rhino protection and the challenges involved in conserving endangered species.

Lion tracking: Take part in a conservation-focused experience that provides insight into lion monitoring and research.

Guided bush and bird walks: Explore the conservancy on foot while learning about its habitats, plants and birdlife.

Night game drives: Experience the conservancy after dark and look for wildlife that is active during the night.

Wildlife sightings and individual activities may depend on local conditions, availability and the time of visit.

Why Visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy?

Ol Pejeta offers a distinctive Kenyan safari experience by bringing wildlife viewing and conservation together. Visitors can explore the conservancy, encounter a variety of wildlife, learn about rhino conservation and visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Its location near Nanyuki also makes Ol Pejeta a convenient addition to itineraries exploring central and northern Kenya.

With Samton Safaris, visitors can include Ol Pejeta in a carefully planned safari itinerary and enjoy a well-organised experience based on their travel plans and interests. For travellers interested in wildlife, conservation and safari experiences, Ol Pejeta provides an opportunity to experience these aspects of Kenya in one destination. Samton Safaris can help arrange a visit to the conservancy as part of a wider Kenya safari.