Ol Pejeta for luxury travel

Ol Pejeta is a good choice for luxury travel.

Suitability: ★★★★★

Ol Pejeta is a not-for-profit conservancy of about 90,000 acres in central Kenya that combines wildlife with livestock. It is known for rhino conservation and a chimpanzee sanctuary; chimpanzees are not native to Kenya.

Why Ol Pejeta for luxury travel?

• Private conservancies mean fewer vehicles and extras like night drives.
• You can fly straight to an airstrip near your lodge.

What awaits you in Ol Pejeta

• The last two northern white rhinos in the world
• A large black rhino population
• Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees
• Night drives and conservation-focused activities
• Views of Mount Kenya

Wildlife you may encounter: lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, black rhino, white rhino, buffalo and giraffes.

Suggested time on the ground: 2 to 3 days. The conservancy is near Nanyuki in Laikipia County, about 3-4 hours by road from Nairobi; scheduled flights serve Nanyuki airstrip.

Activities that fit

night drives and walking safaris.

When to go

The best period overall is June to October and December to March.

Drier months with good viewing; mornings are cool because of the altitude (around 1,800 m).

Other destinations for luxury travel

• Okavango Delta Botswana
• Masai Mara Kenya
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Serengeti Tanzania
• Madikwe South Africa
• Sabi Sand South Africa

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Sources: Ol Pejeta Conservancy · Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Wildlife and habitats · Climates to Travel - Nyeri (nearest station)
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.