Ol Pejeta safari: your options
You can do an Ol Pejeta safari in your own vehicle. Self-drive is allowed. If you prefer a driver guide, the conservancy hires out vehicles with one. Day game drives run within the visitor hours of 07:00 to 19:00. Night game drives are a separate, organized activity that you book in advance.
Entry covers a regular game drive. The vehicle fee, a driver guide, night drives and tracking activities are extra. Fees are on the park fees page.
Our picks: Ol Pejeta safaris
The two-day safari has the entries in the price, which keeps the budget clear. The private day drive suits you if you want a guide to yourself, and the three-day budget safari gives you the most time on site; its park fees come on top.
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 budget safari
- 4WD Land Cruiser
- Lodge or camp stay
- Chimpanzee sanctuary
Three days with game drives and the Sweetwaters chimpanzee sanctuary, with meals on the plan. The park fees are paid on top.
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Two-day Ol Pejeta safari with chimpanzees
- Park and conservancy entries
- Accommodation
- Meals on the plan
Game drives, the chimpanzee sanctuary and the Endangered Species Enclosure over two days with a night's stay. The entries are already in the price.
Check availability →Private game drive day trip from Nairobi
- Private game drive
- Hotel pickup and return
- Driver-guide and commentary
A private game drive inside the conservancy, fitted into one day from Nairobi. The park entry and the visit to the two northern white rhinos are paid on top.
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Guided safaris, day trips and multi-day tours that include Ol Pejeta, with live prices and availability. Check the inclusions and the pickup point.
Ol Pejeta game drive: day, night and tracking
What each format costs in 2026 and what to check.
| Format | When | Price | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-drive game drive | 07:00–19:00 | Entry plus the vehicle fee, from KES 1,000 | Stay on the tracks, mind the speed limit |
| Hired vehicle with driver guide | 07:00–19:00 | KES 28,000 half day, KES 35,000 full day, per vehicle | Entry is charged separately |
| Night Game Drive | 19:00–21:00 or 21:00–23:00 | $70 adult, $35 child, plus entry | Book ahead, minimum 4 people, shared vehicle |
| Lion Tracking | – | $70 adult, $35 child, plus entry | Minimum 4 people, shared vehicle, no guaranteed sighting |
For most first-time visitors without their own vehicle, a day drive with a hired driver guide is the easiest start. Confident self-drivers can use their own car and add a night drive later. Prices for the hired vehicle are per vehicle, not per person.
Rules on an Ol Pejeta game drive
They protect the animals and keep sightings fair.
Speed and tracks
Drive no faster than 40 km/h and stay on the tracks. Give animals priority. Do not chase them and do not feed them.
Leaving the vehicle
Get out only at designated places. Wherever you are, keep a safe distance from the animals.
Sightings
At most 6 vehicles may watch an animal at once, for no more than 10 minutes each. Be ready to move on.
No private night driving
Driving yourself after 19:00 is not allowed. The organized night drive is the only way to see the conservancy after dark.
Drones and firewood
Fly a drone only with permission. Do not collect firewood. Campsites supply it. The tourism helpline for emergencies is +254 713 912 324.
What you can see on safari
Good chances, no guarantees.
Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino are all among the animals of Ol Pejeta, so the Big Five are possible, but no drive can promise to show you all of them. Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, cheetah and hippo also live here. Details are on the wildlife page.
Animals move across the landscape. Special crossings let elephants pass into neighbouring conservancies, and they are built to hold rhinos back. Ol Pejeta is linked to its neighbours by wildlife corridors, so what you see on a given day changes.
The two last northern white rhinos live in a guarded enclosure. You do not meet them on a normal self-drive. A separate guided visit costs $70 per adult. Read more on the northern white rhino page and in the activities list.
If you plan a longer trip, Samburu has its own guide: Samburu safaris.
More on planning your safari
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Ol Pejeta safari: frequently asked questions
Can I drive myself in Ol Pejeta?
Yes. Self-drive is allowed during visitor hours, 07:00 to 19:00. You pay entry and the vehicle fee, and you follow the speed limit of 40 km/h and the rules on the tracks.
How much does a driver guide cost?
Hiring a conservancy vehicle with a driver guide costs KES 28,000 for a half day and KES 35,000 for a full day, per vehicle. Entry is extra.
Can I do a night drive in my own vehicle?
No. Private driving after 19:00 is not allowed. The Night Game Drive is organized, must be booked in advance and runs from 19:00 to 21:00 or 21:00 to 23:00. It costs $70 per adult and $35 per child, with a minimum of 4 people.
Will I see the Big Five?
All five are among the animals of the conservancy, but sightings depend on the day. Plan for good chances, not a guarantee.
Can I walk or approach rhinos on a normal drive?
No. The northern white rhinos are in a guarded enclosure and are seen on a separate guided visit. On the tracks, keep a safe distance from all animals.
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.