Ol Pejeta for photographers

Ol Pejeta is a good choice for photographers.

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 photographers?

• Chances to photograph lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and black rhino.
• The best light is in the first hour after sunrise and the last before sunset.

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

game drives, night drives and birdwatching.

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 photographers

• Okavango Delta Botswana
• Masai Mara Kenya
• Merzouga Morocco
• Mana Pools Zimbabwe
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Tarangire Tanzania

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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.