Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and one of Kenya’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations, stretching across 90,000 acres of rich savannah grasslands in the foothills of the magnificent Mount Kenya in Laikipia County. Unlike traditional national parks, Ol Pejeta is a privately managed conservancy — a pioneering model of conservation that brilliantly balances world-class wildlife protection with sustainable community development and exceptional safari tourism.
Ol Pejeta is home to the world’s last two northern white rhinos — Najin and Fatu — the most endangered mammals on the planet, living under 24-hour armed guard in a dedicated sanctuary within the conservancy. Visiting Ol Pejeta gives you the rare and deeply moving privilege of standing just metres from these magnificent animals and witnessing firsthand the extraordinary conservation efforts being made to save their species from extinction. It is one of the most profound wildlife encounters available anywhere in Africa.
Beyond rhinos, Ol Pejeta supports exceptional populations of all Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and black rhino — alongside cheetahs, wild dogs, Grevy’s zebras, Jackson’s hartebeest, reticulated giraffes and over 300 bird species. The conservancy’s diverse landscapes of open grasslands, acacia woodlands, wetlands and the Ewaso Nyiro River create a rich mosaic of habitats that support extraordinary year-round wildlife concentrations.
Ol Pejeta stands apart from Kenya’s national parks in several important ways. Night game drives, bush walks, horseback safaris and cycling are all permitted within the conservancy — offering an intimate and immersive safari experience that goes far beyond the traditional vehicle game drive. The Ol Pejeta Bush Camp and several other world-class lodges and tented camps within the conservancy place you right in the heart of the action, with wildlife moving freely around your accommodation day and night.
The conservancy also operates the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary — the only place in Kenya where you can see chimpanzees — rescued from across Africa and living in a large forested sanctuary where they roam, play and thrive in a safe and natural environment. A visit to the chimp sanctuary adds a unique and unforgettable dimension to any Ol Pejeta safari experience.
Ol Pejeta’s conservation model is powered by tourism — every safari visit directly funds rhino protection, anti-poaching operations, community schools, healthcare and wildlife research. By choosing Ol Pejeta with Savanna Sojourns Safaris, you are not just experiencing one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations — you are actively contributing to the survival of some of the world’s most endangered species.