Ol Pejeta is just 40 minutes from Nanyuki town; with good roads, fantastic wildlife, and once-in-a-lifetime attractions, you can easily see and experience this natural wonder in a day trip. Whether you’re venturing into the wild for the first time or you are an intrepid explorer hungry for adventure, Ol Pejeta is the perfect destination this long weekend. So what are you waiting for? To help you navigate around the conservancy we’ve outlined 3 itineraries, so if you are with us for just a few hours or for a full day you can make the most of your time and discover more of Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Happy exploring.
If you would like more information about any of these itineraries, contact our Tourism Office on info@olpejetaconservancy.org.
DISCOVER – (Duration 3-4 hours)
Karibu Sana! Grab a map and get started. Here are some of Ol Pejeta’s top spots to explore.
- Rongai Main Gate- Arrival and Sign-in
- Equator Sign – Place a foot on either side of the equator line and be in the two world hemispheres at the same time!
- Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary– The residents of our chimpanzee sanctuary will capture your heart! Did you know we share 98.6% of our DNA with them? See how much of yourself you can see in our Sweetwaters residents as you watch them socialize, feed and play. All our chimpanzees have been rescued from traumatic backgrounds, and now have a permanent, safe home on Ol Pejeta.
- Morani’s Restaurant- Lunch
- Morani’s Information Centre – Our guides are walking encyclopedias when it comes to wildlife trivia and facts, strike up a conversation – you never know what you might learn!
- Baraka the blind rhino – Take a walk down to the platform meet our black rhino ambassador. You can feed this gentle giant as you learn more about the plight of his species from our guides.
Tips: All your stop points are on the Chimp Circuit
EXPLORE – (Half Day)
Welcome to Ol Pejeta, explorer! Whether you’ve been here before or you’re discovering Ol Pejeta for the first time, here is a guide to help you uncover some of Ol Pejeta’s hidden gems.
- Equator – Do you feel lighter? It’s probably because you weigh less here! 🙂
- Morani Information Centre – Expand your mind with facts you never knew, and chat to our experienced guides.
- Morani’s Restaurant- Lunch
- Rhino Cemetery – A memorial dedicated to all our rhinos that have lost their lives to poaching. Come along and pay your respects in this peaceful resting ground.
- Hippo Hide – Out of sight in our wildlife hide, who knows what you might spot! Get your cameras ready.
- Chimpanzee Sanctuary – The residents of our chimpanzee sanctuary will capture your heart! Did you know we share 98.6% of our DNA with them? See how much of yourself you can see in our Sweetwaters residents as you watch them socialize, feed and play. All our chimpanzees have been rescued from traumatic backgrounds, and now have a permanent, safe home on Ol Pejeta.
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SUPERSIZE YOUR SAFARI – (Full Day)
Take the whole day to explore everything that Ol Pejeta has to offer. This is a unique place, with some pretty unique residents, so unleash your wild curiosity and get out there!
- Equator – Do you feel lighter? It’s probably because you weigh less here! 🙂 Put your feet both sides and be in the southern and the northern hemisphere at the same time – don’t forget to snap a pic and tag us.
- Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary – The residents of our chimpanzee sanctuary will capture your heart! Did you know we share 98.6% of our DNA with them? See how much of yourself you can see in our Sweetwaters residents as you watch them socialize, feed and play. All our chimpanzees have been rescued from traumatic backgrounds, and now have a permanent, safe home on Ol Pejeta.
- Hippo Hide – Out of sight in our wildlife hide, who knows what you might spot! Get your cameras ready.
- Morani’s Restaurant- Lunch
- Rhino Cemetery – A memorial dedicated to all our rhinos that have lost their lives to poaching. Come along and pay your respects in this peaceful resting ground.
- Zebra Plain – Drink in the amazing scenery and look out for the endangered Jackson’s hartebeest.
- Murera Donga – Take a drive to Murera Donga via Ol Pejeta Dam and see what you can spot.
If you would like more information about any of these itineraries, contact our Tourism Office on info@olpejetaconservancy.org.