Ol Pejeta Conservancy in a nutshell
Ol Pejeta Conservancy lies in Laikipia County in Kenya. You reach it by road through Nanyuki, near Mount Kenya. It has been a conservancy since 2004 and covers roughly 360 kmยฒ. A not-for-profit company manages it, and cattle ranching runs alongside conservation. It is not a Kenya Wildlife Service national park, so it has its own fee list.
The conservancy is best known for its rhinos. Najin and Fatu, the last two northern white rhinos, live here, along with southern white and eastern black rhinos. Najin, Fatu, Sudan and Suni came from Dvลฏr Krรกlovรฉ in the Czech Republic on 20 December 2009. Sudan, the last male, died on 19 March 2018. In July 2026 the conservancy counted 190 eastern black rhinos. The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary gives a home to rescued chimpanzees, which are not native to Kenya. Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino are all among the animals, but no visit can promise to show you all of them.
This guide covers park fees, safari and game drives, day trips, activities, the rhinos and chimpanzees, wildlife, Nanyuki, the equator, the Laikipia plateau, places to stay, weather, getting there and history. Prices are for 2026 and can change.
Our picks: Ol Pejeta tours
The flight option saves the long road from Nairobi, and the two- and three-day safaris give you several game drives and a night in the conservancy. The day trips cost the least, but the park entry is paid on top on most of them, so look at what each card says.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Three-day Ol Pejeta safari with flights
- Flight to Nanyuki
- All conservancy entries
- Two nights with meals
You fly to Nanyuki instead of driving and spend two nights in the conservancy, with game drives and the chimpanzee sanctuary on the plan. The conservancy entries are already in the price.
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Three-day Ol Pejeta safari with two nights
- All park entries
- Two nights' stay
- Pop-up roof vehicle
Game drives run on all three days, and the chimpanzee sanctuary is on the plan. The park entries are already covered, so there is no extra fee to plan for.
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Two-day Ol Pejeta safari with a guide
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- One night, full board
- Fuel included
The drive up passes Nanyuki with an equator stop, followed by game drives in the conservancy. The conservancy fee, rhino tracking and the optional night drive are paid on top.
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Private two-day Ol Pejeta safari
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- One night, full board
- Chimpanzee sanctuary
A night in the conservancy, with an equator stop near Nanyuki on the way up and game drives on both days. Ask whether the conservancy fee is included before you book.
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Ol Pejeta day trip with game drives
- Hotel or airport transfer
- Equator stop
- Driver and guide
Game drives, the Sweetwaters sanctuary and the rhino enclosure fit into one long day from Nairobi. The park entry and the visit to the two northern white rhinos are paid on top.
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Ol Pejeta day trip in a pop-up roof van
- Pop-up roof safari van
- English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and return
About six hours in the conservancy, with roughly three hours of driving each way. The entries are paid on top.
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Day trips from Nairobi and Nanyuki, guided safaris and multi-day tours that include Ol Pejeta, with live prices and availability.
Plan your visit
Start with fees and the safari, then pick the pages you need.
Ol Pejeta park fees
Entry for citizens, residents and non-residents, children, vehicles and payment.
Ol Pejeta safari
Self-drive or driver guide, day and night drives and the rules on the tracks.
Ol Pejeta day trips
How far it is from Nairobi and what a day trip involves.
Ol Pejeta activities
Lion tracking, bushwalks and night drives with prices.
Animals, places and practical pages
The rhinos, the region and how to get there.
Najin and Fatu
The last two northern white rhinos and how a visit works.
White and black rhinos
The two species in the sanctuary.
Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
A rescue home for chimpanzees and the public visiting hours.
Ol Pejeta wildlife
The Big Five, Grevy's zebra and other species.
Nanyuki
The town you pass on the way to the conservancy.
The equator near Nanyuki
Crossing the line and what the water demonstration shows.
Laikipia plateau
The plateau, its conservancies and regional travel advice.
Where to stay
Camps in the conservancy and places in and around Nanyuki.
Weather and best time
Rainy and dry seasons and when to go.
Getting there
By road, by scheduled flight and through the gates.
History
From cattle ranch to conservancy.
A few things to know before you go
Facts that shape your plan in 2026.
Ol Pejeta has its own fees
Entry is set by the conservancy, not by the Kenya Wildlife Service. Non-residents pay $110 per adult and $55 per child. A day ticket covers one entry, and a return visit means paying again. Fee table โ
Gates are cashless
Visitors use the Rongai and Serat gates from 07:00 to 19:00. The gates take no cash, so buy your ticket online before you travel.
Baraka has died
Baraka, the blind eastern black rhino, died on 16 August 2026 at the age of 31. Meeting him is no longer part of a visit. The rhinos โ
Northern white rhino research continues
Najin and Fatu are the only two left, and natural breeding is no longer possible. By April 2026 there had been 6 embryo transfers, and none had led to a lasting pregnancy. Najin and Fatu โ
Entry rules for Kenya
Since 5 October 2026, most short-term visitors need Kenyan state travel health insurance, and the eTA application includes it. An eTA usually takes about 3 days, and a lead time of 2 weeks is advised. Many nationalities are exempt under the 2025 rules, so check yours.
Beyond Ol Pejeta
Other places nearby that have their own guides.
For the mountain, see the guide to Mount Kenya. The Aberdare range has its own guide at Aberdare National Park. Lewa, a neighbouring conservancy, is covered in the guide to Lewa and Samburu. This site stays with Ol Pejeta and the places you reach from it.
More independent guides to Kenya
Separate guides from the same team.
Kenya Coast
Diani Beach, Mombasa, Watamu, Malindi and safaris to Tsavo East.
Lamu
The Swahili old town, dhow trips and the islands of the archipelago.
Maasai Mara
Safaris, the Great Migration, balloon flights and park fees.
Amboseli
Elephant herds, Kilimanjaro views, safaris and park fees.
Nairobi National Park
Game drives in the capital, the Giraffe Centre and the elephant orphanage.
Lake Nakuru
Rhinos, flamingos, Rift Valley lakes and day trips from Nairobi.
Tsavo
Tsavo East and West, red elephants and safaris from Mombasa.
Samburu
The Special Five, the Ewaso Nyiro River and northern Kenya.
Lake Naivasha
Boat rides with hippos, Crescent Island and Mount Longonot.
Hell's Gate
Cycling, the gorge walk and the Olkaria geothermal spa.
Mount Kenya
Treks to Point Lenana, the climbing routes and park fees.
Aberdare
Waterfalls, Treetops, mountain forest safaris and Nyeri.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy: frequently asked questions
Is Ol Pejeta a national park?
No. It is a conservancy run by a not-for-profit company with its own fees. Kenya Wildlife Service parks have separate tariffs.
How much does it cost to enter Ol Pejeta?
Non-residents pay $110 per adult and $55 per child aged 3 to 11 in 2026. East African citizens pay KES 2,000 per adult and residents KES 3,500. A vehicle fee and paid activities are extra. See the park fees page.
Can I see the northern white rhinos?
Yes, on a separate guided visit that costs $70 per adult. The two animals live in a guarded enclosure, and slots depend on availability and the animals' wellbeing. See the northern white rhino page.
When is the best time to visit?
Dry spells make game viewing easier. June to October and January to February are the high seasons. The long rains fall from March to May and the short rains from October to December. See the weather page.
How far is Ol Pejeta from Nairobi?
About 220 km, which is 4 to 4.5 hours each way by road. Scheduled flights from Wilson Airport to Nanyuki take about 60 minutes. See getting there.
Is this the official Ol Pejeta website?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia County, the Kenya Wildlife Service or any safari operator, camp or hotel.