Package overview
This 1-day adventure takes you to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya’s premier wildlife sanctuaries and home to the largest black rhino population in East Africa. The conservancy also hosts the world-famous Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, rescued chimpanzees, large carnivores, and an abundance of plains game. Enjoy rich wildlife viewing with stunning views of Mount Kenya in the background.
- Rhino Sanctuary: Ol Pejeta is East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary, with a robust and growing population of over 100 individuals, offering excellent opportunities to see these endangered animals in their natural habitat
- The "Big Five": The conservancy is home to all members of the Big Five: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Its high wildlife-to-land ratio makes sightings of these iconic species fairly common.
- Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or residence at 6:00 AM.
- Drive north through lush Kenyan highlands and tea/coffee plantations.
- Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy mid-morning.
- Begin your first game drive in search of elephants, lions, buffalos, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and many more.
Day-by-day itinerary
01Day 1 | Nairobi – Ol Pejeta - Nairobi
Morning: Nairobi – Ol Pejeta
Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or residence at 6:00 AM.
Drive north through lush Kenyan highlands and tea/coffee plantations.
Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy mid-morning.
Begin your first game drive in search of elephants, lions, buffalos, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and many more.
Late Morning: Chimpanzee Sanctuary Visit
Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to observe rescued chimpanzees.
Learn about their rescue stories, rehabilitation efforts, and conservation work.
Midday: Wildlife Game Drive & Lunch
Continue with a game drive across the conservancy’s diverse habitats.
Optional stop at a lodge inside the conservancy for lunch (Sweetwaters Serena Camp or Morani’s Restaurant).
After lunch, enjoy more wildlife sightings including the Big Five—Ol Pejeta is one of the few places where you can see all five in one day.
Afternoon: Rhino Conservancy Visit
Visit the endangered species enclosure to see highly protected rhinos, including northern white rhino conservation efforts.
Learn about anti-poaching programs and community conservation.
Evening: Return to Nairobi
Enjoy a final game drive as you exit the conservancy.
Drive back to Nairobi with drop-off at your hotel/residence by around 6:30 PM.
What's included
- Game drives in custom 4x4 vehicles with expert guides
- Pick-up and drop-off from hotel/airport
- Park entry fees
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
What's excluded
- Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and snacks
- Personal purchases or souvenirs
- Optional activities (e.g., guided nature walks, cultural visits)
- Tips and gratuities for driver/guide
- Items of personal nature (e.g., jackets, binoculars, cameras)
- Accommodation before or after the safari
- Travel insurance or international medical cover