Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is one of Kenya’s best known conservation destinations. Set on the Laikipia plains near Mount Kenya, it combines wildlife tourism with active conservation and community programmes.

The conservancy is especially important for rhino conservation and is home to the last two northern white rhinos. It also operates the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and supports a wide range of other wildlife.

Ol Pejeta can be combined with Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Aberdare National Park and Samburu National Reserve.

For current conservation and visitor information, see the official Ol Pejeta Conservancy website.

Rhino are a major focus, alongside elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, giraffe, zebra, antelope and many other species.

Grasslands, woodland and wet areas support a diverse central Kenya bird community.

Ol Pejeta can be visited year round. Drier months are popular for game viewing, while greener periods offer attractive landscapes and strong birding.

The highland setting means cool mornings and evenings, with warm daytime conditions and seasonal rain.

Ol Pejeta is reached by road through Nanyuki or by air to Nanyuki followed by a road transfer.