On the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in central Kenya’s Laikipia region is Alex Hunter’s atmospheric Ol Pejeta Bush Camp, the ultimate in Kenyan hospitality and safari excellence. Here you will share your space with the last two surviving northern white rhino in the world. Ol Pejeta’s seven traditional East African safari tents offer an excellent base from which to explore the secrets of this renowned conservancy – from the pioneering conservation projects that have made it famous to spectacular sightings of black and white rhino and the Big Five. Ol Pejeta is the first choice for discerning safari veterans looking for a luxury bush camp and to understand and enjoy the very best of world-leading conservation practice.

All ages

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Ol Pejeta Conservancy prides itself on safeguarding vulnerable wildlife – it is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and provides a sanctuary for the last two last remaining northern white rhino in the world. Ol Pejeta offers sightings of extremely rare and endangered animals, including: northern white rhino, southern white rhino, black rhino, cheetah, lion, leopard, elephant and many more. There are 7 tents including 1 family tent.

Ol Pejeta Bush Camp is located on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a 400km² former cattle ranch in the foothills of the Aberdares with magnificent views of Mount Kenya.

21 km from Nanyuki Airport

Cultural & community visits: The staff at Ol Pejeta Bush Camp are all drawn from the communities surrounding the conservancy and are always eager to share their culture and history. See first-hand how these communities are benefiting from the conservancy, visiting agricultural projects such as water collection and tree nurseries, or the jiko energy project to reduce firewood usage. Canine anti-poaching unit visit: Visit the conservancy’s blood hound dog kennels and learn about the training that transforms these canines into anti-poaching patrollers. After your tour, you can play a game of human-canine hide and seek, trying to evade the dogs and finding a spot to hide within the Morani Information Centre. A great way to interact, get a bit of exercise for you and the hounds as well as assist in their training. Cycling in the wild: Are you a cycling enthusiast looking for a unique ride? Then look no further we offer a weekly 84km ride from Nanyuki to Mpala Research Centre and back including a stop for lunch at the Big Rock.

Game drives: Learn about the varied animal species and birdlife of the conservancy during morning, evening and night game drives with an expert guide, handpicked from the surrounding community. Walking safari: Discover the sights, sounds and smells of the bush on a walking safari. On foot, the magic of the bush truly comes alive and walking through the big game country is an experience not to be missed. View the Last 2 Northern White Rhinos: Today, only two Northern white rhino remain in the world – and all of these are at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Lion tracking: You will have a unique opportunity to spend time with the researchers in the conservancy, learning about and tracking the lions that live here. Horse riding with rhinos: This predator-free area is wonderful to explore on horseback, with the chance to also encounter Southern white rhinos, Grevy’s zebra or Jackson’s hartebeest.

Hearty, homemade food with a gourmet twist using fresh organic beef, lamb and chicken from surrounding community ranches is what you’ll enjoy at Ol Pejeta. All the vegetables are brought from local farmers or from a local women’s co-op. Breakfast in camp includes fresh fruits (including mangoes, papaya, melons, oranges and passionfruit), homemade muesli, freshly baked bread, toast, pancakes, eggs to order with bacon, sausages, fried tomatoes. Try the delicious mandazis, our local speciality doughnuts. A picnic breakfast in the middle of a game drive is a must-do, either on the plains or beside the Ewaso Nyiro river. This will include muesli, fresh fruit salad, toast, omelettes, bacon and sausage, cinnamon rolls, mandazis with fruit juice, freshly pressed coffee and tea. Lunch includes a selection of fresh salads, with pasta or a hot main dish followed by fresh fruit salad for dessert. You can enjoy ‘bitings’ and canapés with an evening drink around the campfire from 7.30pm, and dinner is served at 8pm. The main course includes dishes like roast lamb, sirloin or fillet from Ol Pejeta Ranch, tilapia fillets, steak and chips, chicken curry with fresh chapatis, and so on, followed by a mouthwatering dessert – fruit crumble with homemade custard or fresh cream and banoffee pie are two favourites.

Perfectly spaced along the Ewaso Nyiro River, traditional safari tents at Ol Pejeta are charming and full of character. All tents come complete with warm blankets for the winter mornings, rechargeable solar lights and en-suite bathrooms with hot-water safari bucket showers and flushing toilets. Individual verandas provide the perfect spot to while away an afternoon in privacy, watching the animals come and go along the river bank.