Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia) is a leading wildlife and conservation destination a short drive from Nanyuki. This private conservancy combines classic East African game viewing with hands-on conservation projects — it’s famous for its rhino protection work and the region’s only chimpanzee sanctuary. Wildlife here is approachable and varied: expect excellent sightings of black rhino, elephants, lions, Grevy’s zebra and prolific birdlife, all set against a backdrop of ranchland, acacia plains and Mount Kenya vistas. Sweetwaters Tented Camp and other lakeside camps provide comfortable bases with family-friendly facilities and immersive bush experiences.
Activities at Ol Pejeta are conservation-forward and highly flexible: morning and afternoon game drives, guided walking safaris, night drives, chimpanzee-sanctuary visits and behind-the-scenes conservation briefings with rangers. The conservancy also runs community and education programmes visitors can support, making Ol Pejeta ideal for travellers who want their safari to include measurable, ethical impact. Pair Ol Pejeta with a Mount Kenya climb or a Samburu/Laikipia circuit to combine mountain scenery, cultural visits and exceptional wildlife viewing.
