Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Beautiful conservancy. Its interesting that you get to hear about conservancy effort of rhinos and chimpanzee in particular and then that you get to see them from up close. You mainly drive along huge grass areas making it quite good for spotting animals. We got quite lucky because we saw a group of lions, which isn't necessarily easy during rainy reason as the grass and the vegetation is quite big. I put 4 stars because to me I appreciated less than some other larks where you truly feel alone in the nature. Here you can see cities in the outskirt of the conservancy and there are quite a bit of people around so you'll run into other cars often. Plus you mainly drive on bigger road and parts I'd the conservancy seems to be private so you can't go

Visited on 3rd Dec. 2024. As part of a school trip for our Tourism course at Dedan Kimathi University we had an amazing time at Ol Pejeta Conservancy!😊What makes Ol Pejeta so special? It is a home to Endangered Species (and I mean seriously endangered) 🦏 The last two northern white rhinos in the world—Najin and Fatu—live there under 24/7 armed protection. It’s sad but powerful to see them, knowing you're looking at a species on the edge of extinction. Black rhinos, which are critically endangered due to poaching, are also protected there. Ol Pejeta has one of the highest populations in East Africa. We got to meet Baraka- a blind rhino who resides there.He is well taken care of for sure. They even have a rescued chimpanzee sanctuary, which is the only one in Kenya, for chimps rescued from war zones and illegal trafficking in Central Africa.I have to admit that the chimpanzees made me so happy 😆they were so cheeky & intelligent.😅 My Honest & Helpful Guide: 1. Wildlife Galore! – We saw rhinos,zebras,elephants...the real deal! It honestly felt like being in a live Nat Geo episode. 2. Guided & Safe – The guides were super knowledgeable and made the experience more insightful (and safe, of course). 3. Conservation Goals – You don’t just visit, you learn! Ol Pejeta does serious work in protecting endangered species – it makes you respect nature more. 4. No Littering, Seriously 🚫 – They are strict about plastic and trash. It’s clean for a reason. Be kind to the environment. 5. Pack Smart – Snacks, enough water, and maybe your favorite chocolate bar. Food facilities are limited (unless it changed recently). 6. Take PHOTOS 📸 – I can't say this enough! Memories fade but photos stick around. Don’t be like me – my phone died early and I missed out. 😭 7. Stay Curious – Ask questions, explore more, and take in the views. It’s a mix of fun, learning, and beautiful moments. Enjoy!!!

5 stars all the way! My family visited Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki today and had the best time! Highlights: 1.Even though it's rainy season, the roads were great! 2.We met Baraka, the amazing blind rhino. 3.Saw chimpanzees – the only place you can see them in Kenya 4. Got up close with lions, elephants, and zebras. 5.The guides were simply outstanding! Special kudos to Tom at the Chimpanzee Sanctuary – you made our experience unforgettable! #MemoriesMade #OlPejetaMagic

I had the most amazing experience at Ol pejeta. The staff were friendly and helpful, this just added another reason to grow my love for Nanyuki. Saw all the big 5 animals, also chimpanzees, Ankole cows and many other animals.

OH Pejeta is a private animal reserve. You can drive into the park. Inside, you will see many animals. Excitingly, we found lions under the guidance of the guide. There are hotels in the park for accommodation, but reservations are required in advance. We arrived at the reserve after 10 p.m. and were told that we couldn't enter the hotel inside the reserve because we didn't make a reservation. Fortunately, there was another hotel at the entrance of the reserve, so we were able to check in and enter the reserve the next day. It was a pleasant trip.

It is a very lovely place with abundant of wild animals. We have seen elephants, rhinos, lots zebras and many others.

Only spent a day here but it was a good place to visit and see some wildlife. The Black rhinos are tough to see but there are plenty of white rhinos. The chimp conservancy has a nice mission but I could have skipped the visit itself. The hippos were closed when we were there. The brush is a bit tall here in areas also so it makes viewing challenging at times. The road is was complete mud due to rains so would suggest avoiding in rainy season.

The reserve is excellently managed, the landscape is marvellous, the only reason I give 4 instead of 5 is the fact that although it is a Big 5 park it is difficult to spot the cats and is slightly empty comparing to other parks. Very low malaria risk and pleasent temperatures due to the altitutde are a big plus. Excellent place to see rhinos