Ol Pejeta Conservancy Safari Itinerary
Overview
This 3-day Ol Pejeta conservancy safari itinerary takes you from Nairobi into one of Kenya’s top rhino sanctuaries, staying at Sweetwaters Serena Camp inside the conservancy, with game drives, rhino tracking, and a close encounter with Kenya’s Big Five.
Highlights
- Rhino conservation up close
- Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Views of Mount Kenya
Itinerary
A short, rewarding escape from Nairobi into Ol Pejeta Conservancy Safari Itinerary, home to the last two northern white rhinos on Earth and one of the highest densities of black rhino in Africa. Staying inside the conservancy at Sweetwaters Serena Camp puts you right in the heart of the action, with wildlife often visible from camp itself.
Depart Nairobi in the morning for the drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy (approximately 3–4 hours). Arrive in time for lunch at Sweetwaters Serena Camp, located inside the conservancy.
After lunch and some rest, head out for an evening game drive across Ol Pejeta, keeping an eye out for rhino, elephant, and predators as the light softens. Return to camp for dinner and overnight rest — with the chance of wildlife passing by the camp's own waterhole after dark.
Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp, Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Wake up early for breakfast, then head out for a full day game drive across the conservancy, with a focus on tracking both black and white rhino alongside lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo. Ol Pejeta's well-managed network of tracks and dedicated rhino monitoring make this one of the most reliable places in Kenya for rhino sightings.
In the afternoon, visit the Ol Pejeta Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Kenya's only sanctuary for rescued and rehabilitated chimpanzees, before returning to camp for dinner and overnight rest.
Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp, Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast, enjoy one final short game drive as you make your way toward the gate, then begin the drive back to Nairobi. The safari concludes with drop-off at the airport or your Nairobi hotel, depending on your onward plans.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- 2 nights' accommodation at Sweetwaters Serena Camp (or selected package option)
- All meals during the safari (lunch Day 1 through breakfast Day 3 — full board)
- All Ol Pejeta Conservancy entrance fees
- All game drives as listed (evening game drive Day 1, full-day game drive Day 2, morning game drive Day 3)
- Ol Pejeta Chimpanzee Sanctuary entrance fee
- Professional driver-guide throughout
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle (van or Land Cruiser, per selected package)
- Bottled water during game drives
- Round-trip transport between Nairobi and Ol Pejeta
Cost Exclusions
- International flights
- Kenya visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guide and camp staff
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone/internet)
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Optional activities not listed (e.g., rhino tracking on foot, night game drives where available)
- Meals in Nairobi before departure or after return
