Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your residence or preferred hotel in Nairobi at 8:00 AM by your professional driver-guide. After a short safari briefing, depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy via the scenic central Kenya highlands.
Along the way, enjoy a photo stop at the Nanyuki Equator Crossing at around 10:30 AM, where you'll have the opportunity to take memorable photographs while standing on both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. You may also enjoy a brief demonstration of the Equator phenomenon by local guides. Continue through the picturesque landscapes surrounding Mount Kenya before arriving at your camp or lodge in good at around 1:00 PM. After check-in, relax and freshen up as you wait for lunch to be served, before heading out for an exciting afternoon game drive. You will proceed for the game drive at around 3:00 PM and have to a chance to experience what Ol Pejeta has to offer.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is East Africa's leading wildlife conservancy, covering approximately 360 square kilometers. It is renowned for its exceptional wildlife conservation efforts, breathtaking scenery, and one of Kenya's highest densities of wildlife. The conservancy is also home to the world's last two remaining northern white rhinos and East Africa's largest population of black rhinos.
What to Expect:
- Excellent opportunities to see the Big Five: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, and Rhino
- A visit to the Endangered Species Enclosure, home to the world's last two northern white rhinos
- Large populations of endangered black rhinos
- Chimpanzees at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary—the only sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees in Kenya
- Giraffes, zebras, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, elands, waterbucks, and numerous antelope species
- Over 300 recorded bird species
Your guide will make strategic stops for wildlife viewing and photography while sharing fascinating insights into Ol Pejeta's pioneering conservation programs, wildlife, and ecosystem.
After the game drive, return to your camp/ lodge at around 6:00 PM for dinner and an overnight stay.