Ol Pejeta Conservancy: What You Can Experience

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 360 square kilometre not-for-profit wildlife conservancy in Laikipia County, Kenya. According to the conservancy’s own website, visitors can meet the last two northern white rhinos on Earth, go lion tracking, take day and night game drives, and join a behind-the-scenes chimpanzee experience.

A mother rhino and calf grazing on the open plains of Solio Game Reserve with Mt. Kenya in the background.

Quick take:

  • Ol Pejeta is a 360 km² not-for-profit conservancy in Laikipia County
  • It offers a chance to meet the last two northern white rhinos on Earth, with time alongside their keepers
  • Experiences listed by the conservancy include lion tracking, all-day game drives and night game drives
  • Other experiences include a guided bush or bird walk, rhino monitoring and a bloodhound dog tracking activity
  • Ol Pejeta is one of three wildlife reserves near our lodge

What Is Ol Pejeta Conservancy?

Ol Pejeta describes itself as a 360 km² not-for-profit wildlife conservancy in Central Kenya’s Laikipia County. It is one of three reserves near Rhino Watch Safari Lodge, alongside Solio Game Reserve and Aberdare National Park. You can read our own page on Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Can You See the Last Northern White Rhinos?

Ol Pejeta’s experiences page lists a chance to meet the last two northern white rhinos on Earth, and says the visit includes time with their keepers. It is presented as a dedicated experience rather than something you stumble across on a drive.

Rhinos are also what many guests remember most. One guest who stayed with us wrote:

“The game drives to Ol Pejeta were extraordinary. We saw rhinos up close, something we’ll never forget. The lodge itself feels like a home in the wilderness.”
— Klaus W., Germany, Booking.com

Experiences at Ol Pejeta

Beyond a standard game drive, the conservancy lists a range of experiences on its own website:

  • All-day game drives: drives through the conservancy
  • Night game drive: an evening experience described as a chance to see and hear things not experienced during the day
  • Lion tracking: shadowing a tracker who is searching for radio-collared lions
  • Behind the scenes with the chimpanzees: viewing the chimpanzees and learning about their daily care
  • Dog tracking: an interactive activity in which you hide and bloodhounds find you
  • Guided bush or bird walk: joining rangers on their daily routes
  • Rhino monitoring and identification: getting close to rhinos with the monitoring team

Each is operated by Ol Pejeta, so its website is the place to check what is currently offered and how to book.

Seeing More Than One Reserve

We are near three wildlife reserves: Solio, Ol Pejeta and Aberdare. Each is a different kind of place, from a rhino sanctuary to a mountain park, so visiting more than one gives a fuller picture of the central highlands. You can check availability at Rhino Watch Safari Lodge to plan your stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ol Pejeta Conservancy?
Ol Pejeta is a 360 square kilometre not-for-profit wildlife conservancy in Laikipia County, Kenya.

Can you see the last northern white rhinos at Ol Pejeta?
Ol Pejeta lists an experience to meet the last two northern white rhinos on Earth, including time with their keepers.

What activities does Ol Pejeta offer?
The conservancy lists game drives, night game drives, lion tracking, a behind-the-scenes chimpanzee experience, dog tracking, guided bush or bird walks and rhino monitoring.

Is Ol Pejeta near Rhino Watch Safari Lodge?
Rhino Watch Safari Lodge lists Ol Pejeta Conservancy as one of three wildlife reserves near the lodge, alongside Solio Game Reserve and Aberdare National Park.