2 DAYS OL PEJETA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
The highest number of black rhinos in East Africa are found here. Its also the only place in Kenya where you can see chimpanzees in their natural habitat. But there’s so much more to see in this private reserve. All of Africa’s Big Five are here, In just 2 days you’ll have opportunities to experience large and small wildlife – the common animals, the unusual and even the endangered
Variety is the special calling at Ol Pejeta. Where else can you see unique and unusual species like Grevy’s zebra, bat-eared fox, reticulated giraffe, white-tailed mongoose, and the black-fronted duiker? And the big predators are here as well – at least six prides of lions, plus cheetahs and the often-elusive leopard.
You’ll enjoy the scenic variety of the park’s habitats of grasslands, bush, riverine, and swamp, and the diverse wildlife they support. In all, this is a colorful sanctuary filled with immense wildlife and viewing opportunities. But should you have your favorites, just let us know and we’ll personalize your experience.
SAFARI ITINERARY
NAIROBI – OL-PEJETA (220km: Approx: 3-4 Hours)
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
07:30 hrs. – Your driver/guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel, residence or Nairobi airport.
We’ll head out for the Ol Pejeta Sanctuary traveling through Laikipia County toward the Aberdare/Mt. Kenya area, passing numerous farms along the way.
Our route will take us directly across the equator and we’ll take a moment to stop and enjoy this unique spot. At Ol Pejeta you’ll be amazed by the diversity of wildlife. it’s home to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary within the reserve. The sanctuary also features an endangered species enclosure.
You may want to take advantage of an optional visit to the local tribespeople. At their village, you’ll get to meet these indigenous people and learn about their traditional lifestyle. Just ask your guide to set up a personalized tour.
You’ll spend the night in your choice of an Ol Pejeta safari lodge or tented camp.
OL-PEJETA – NAIROBI (220km: Approx: 3-4 Hours)
We’ll be up with the monkeys, the birds and whoever else we meet as the morning light spreads over the sanctuary.
Later, we’ll enjoy breakfast at our accommodation and then continue tracking big game and perhaps some unusual sightings like the packs of wild African dogs known to inhabit the reserve.
We’ll make plans for lunch and then a final game drive as we head back to Nairobi.
We hope you got to check off many species from your wish list during this active 2-day safari adventure.
We should arrive back in Nairobi toward early evening and we’ll drop you off at your residence, hotel or Nairobi airport.
Ol Pejeta is a special sanctuary and we hope you enjoyed your stay amongst its diverse and colorful array of wildlife.
From all of us at Homeland Adventures Kenya, a big Asante (thank you!). And we hope to see you soon.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Big 5
- Views of Tea & Coffee Plantations
- Rhino Sanctuary
- Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Snow-capped Peaks of Mount Kenya – weather permitting
- Equator Crossing
- Masai village visit at Ol Pejeta (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 25 per person – Optional
- Night game drive = $95 per person – Optional