ol pejeta conservancy

Ol Pejeta Wildlife Conservancy is a 364km2 wildlife paradise located between the foothills of Mt Kenya and the Aberdare ranges. It is truly a wildlife paradise since over 10000 species of mammals are found inside the conservancy. The conservancy also has the fastest growing black rhino population and is also where the last two remaining Northern white rhinos in the world; Najin and Fatu are protected. Ol Pejeta is also the only wildlife hub where chimpanzees can be seen in the chimpanzee sanctuary that is home to 5 chimps. Guests have the opportunity to adopt a chimpanzee and give it a name.

Both the ‘big five’ and ‘special five’ are found inside the conservancy. During game drives you might spot lions scanning the plains, giraffe and elephant munching on whistling acacia thorn trees, cheetah scheming for prey or even the rare wild dog and leopard. Ol Pejeta is home to ‘Baraka’ the blind rhino who is kept and fed on his own space. Baraka is mostly used for educational or research purposes and also offers an upclose encounter with a rhino. The conservancy also has luxurious lodges and tented camps where guests can relax and unwind after a long day in the wilderness. It is accessible by air through scheduled flights departing Nairobi from Wilson Airport.