About this safari
The 3-Day Ol Pejeta Conservancy Safari from Nairobi combines wildlife viewing with one of Kenya’s strongest conservation stories. The journey travels north from Nairobi through central Kenya to Ol Pejeta Conservancy on the Laikipia plains.
Ol Pejeta is well known for black rhino conservation, the last two northern white rhinos and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. It also supports elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, antelope, lion, cheetah and other wildlife across varied grassland and woodland habitats.
The package keeps both nights in the conservancy area so Day 2 can be used for a complete wildlife and conservation programme rather than excessive driving. The programme can include standard game drives, the chimpanzee sanctuary and the endangered species area, with optional conservation activities quoted separately where available.
This short safari can connect with Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Aberdare National Park or Samburu National Reserve on a longer itinerary. See our Kenya safaris or use Plan My Safari.
For current conservation and visitor information, visit the official Ol Pejeta Conservancy website.
Why travellers choose this journey
- Private road safari from Nairobi to Laikipia.
- Two nights in the Ol Pejeta area.
- Black rhino and northern white rhino conservation.
- Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
- Big Five game-viewing potential.
- Mount Kenya scenery when weather conditions are clear.
Follow your journey through Kenya
A clear look at where the safari begins, the destinations you visit and where the journey ends.
Your safari itinerary
Open each day to view the route, activities, meals, transport and accommodation details.
Depart Nairobi early and travel north through Kenya’s central highlands toward the Laikipia region. On clear days, sections of the route can offer views toward Mount Kenya.
Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy around lunchtime, check in and settle into your confirmed lodge or tented camp.
Later, begin your first afternoon game drive. Search for elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, antelope and rhino while your guide introduces Ol Pejeta’s conservation landscape.
Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, head out for a morning wildlife drive when temperatures are cool and animal activity can be high.
Continue with a conservation-focused programme that can include the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the conservancy’s endangered-species areas according to current access arrangements.
Return for lunch and time to rest before another afternoon game drive. Optional activities such as guided walks, lion tracking or night drives can be added where available and suitable for the traveller.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge or tented camp.
Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed final morning in the Ol Pejeta area before checking out.
Begin the scenic road journey back to Nairobi through central Kenya. Depending on your onward schedule, a lunch stop can be arranged on the route.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and drop off at your agreed hotel, residence or airport connection point.
If time allows, optional Nairobi experiences such as the Giraffe Centre may be added separately.
Know before you go
Conservation activities: specialised activities such as lion tracking, night drives and guided walks are subject to availability, age rules, conservancy regulations and extra charges unless specifically included.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary: visiting arrangements follow the conservancy’s current operating procedures.
Northern white rhinos: visitor access is controlled and may change according to conservation management requirements.
Weather: the highland setting can be cool in the morning and evening.
What is included
- Private pop-up-roof 4x4 safari vehicle.
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
- Two nights accommodation in the confirmed category.
- Meals stated in the itinerary.
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy entry and standard conservation fees included in the confirmed programme.
- Scheduled game drives.
- Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary visit where open and included under the confirmed conservancy access.
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle.
- Nairobi pick-up and return transfer.
What is excluded
- International or domestic flights.
- Kenya entry authorisation and immigration costs.
- Optional lion tracking, night drives, guided walks and specialised conservation activities unless added.
- Nairobi accommodation unless separately confirmed.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Alcoholic drinks and premium beverages.
- Tips, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Any accommodation or itinerary upgrades not stated in the quotation.
