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Photo: Lengai101, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsOl Pejeta Conservancy
Northern Kenya
Ol Pejeta is a private, not for profit conservancy of about 360 square kilometres on the Laikipia plateau, between Mount Kenya and the Aberdares. It protects one of East Africa's largest black rhino populations, and it cares for Najin and Fatu, the last two northern white rhinos on Earth.
Because it is a conservancy rather than a national park, Ol Pejeta offers activities you can't do in most parks, from night drives to lion tracking, alongside classic game drives with the Big Five.
What to see and do
- Northern white rhinos: Najin and Fatu live under 24 hour guard while scientists work to save the subspecies. Visits are arranged through the conservancy.
- Black and southern white rhinos: Seen on most game drives.
- Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary: Home to rescued chimpanzees; Kenya has no wild chimps, so this is the only place to see them in the country.
- Lion tracking and night drives: Join researchers or rangers on activities that most national parks don't allow.
- Mount Kenya views: Clear mornings bring views of Africa's second highest mountain.
Getting there
Ol Pejeta is about 3.5 hours by road from Nairobi, near the town of Nanyuki, or a short flight to Nanyuki. It is about 2.5 hours from Samburu, so the two are often combined on a northern circuit. See our Samburu and Laikipia guide.
Tip: Pay the conservancy fee for each day you're there; it goes directly into rhino protection and community programmes.
Practical information
| Fee | US$110 a day (adult), US$55 (ages 3 to 11) |
| Size | About 360 square kilometres |
| Nearest town | Nanyuki, about 3.5 hours from Nairobi |
| Extra activities | Lion tracking, night drives, walks, the northern white rhino visit (paid separately) |
| Pairs with | Samburu, about 2.5 hours north |
Who it suits
Ol Pejeta is a good choice for travellers who want rhinos, the Big Five and a conservation story in one place, without the crowds of the Mara in season. It sits on the equator at around 1,800 metres, so mornings and nights are cool. Activities beyond game drives cost extra, so budget for them.
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy: questions
Can you see the northern white rhinos?
Yes, visits to Najin and Fatu can be arranged through Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
How much does Ol Pejeta cost?
US$110 a day for non resident adults and US$55 for children aged 3 to 11 in 2026, plus activities.
Does Ol Pejeta have the Big Five?
Yes: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos all live in the conservancy.