Below are itineraries for road and flying safaris to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Read about planning Ol Pejeta safari here.
🛣️ Ol Pejeta Road Safari (3 Days / 2 Nights)
Ideal For: Couples, families, self-drive explorers, small groups
🗓️ Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Ol Pejeta (Approx. 4 hrs)
- Depart Nairobi after breakfast and begin your scenic journey through Kenya’s lush Central Highlands
- Stop at the Equator marker for a quick photo and geographical experience
- Arrive at your selected lodge or camp inside Ol Pejeta by early afternoon
- Check-in and enjoy lunch or refreshments
- Afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River—prime spot for elephants, buffalo, and birdlife
- Evening visit to Morani Information Centre to learn about rhino conservation and predator ecology
- Optional stop at the souvenir shop for locally made crafts
- Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 2: Ol Pejeta Full Safari Experience
- Early morning game drive across Eastern Grasslands, ideal for spotting lions, cheetahs, and large herbivores like eland and giraffe
- Return for breakfast, then head to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary to meet Kenya’s only rescued chimps
- Visit Baraka, the blind black rhino, for a touching encounter and feeding session
- Enjoy lunch at Morani’s Restaurant—don’t miss the famous Morani Burger!
- Afternoon visit to the Endangered Species Enclosure, home to Najin and Fatu, the last two northern white rhinos
- Optional: Rhino tracking on foot with expert rangers (subject to availability)
- Late afternoon horseback safari along predator-free zones for a unique wildlife encounter among zebras and gazelles
- Return to your lodge for an evening sundowner, followed by an optional night game drive (7–9 PM or 9–11 PM) to spot nocturnal animals like hyenas, aardvarks, and genets
Day 3: Final Game Drive & Departure
- Early morning southern plains drive in search of elephants, wild dogs, and possibly a leopard on the move
- Optional add-on: Behind-the-scenes conservation tour including visits to the rhino labs, ranger units, or veterinary facilities
- Late breakfast and check-out
- Begin return drive to Nairobi with an optional stop at Aberdare National Park or Lake Nakuru (additional cost)
🏨 Accommodation Options
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp – luxury tents with waterhole views
- Ol Pejeta Bush Camp by Asilia – eco-luxury, conservation-focused
- The Stables – budget-friendly dorm-style rooms
- Pelican House – self-catering private house (ideal for families/groups)
💵 Package Includes
- Private safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Conservancy entry fees and activity access
- Accommodation on full board
- Game drives, sanctuary visits, horseback safari, and conservation tour options
- Bottled water, itinerary support, and concierge coordination
📣 Add-on Option: Extend to Samburu, Lewa, or Mount Kenya for a complete Northern Kenya adventure.
✈️ Fly-In Luxury Safari to Ol Pejeta (3 Days / 2 Nights)
Ideal For: Honeymooners, high-end travelers, photographers, conservation enthusiasts
🗓️ Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi (Wilson) – Nanyuki – Ol Pejeta
- Morning flight from Wilson Airport (Nairobi) to Nanyuki Airstrip (approx. 45 mins)
- VIP pickup and scenic transfer to your luxury lodge
- Check-in at Kifaru House or Ol Pejeta Bush Camp, with welcome drinks and light lunch
- Afternoon game drive to introduce the landscape and wildlife of the conservancy
- Evening sundowner with panoramic views of Mount Kenya
- Dinner under the stars and overnight
Day 2: Conservation & Adventure Immersion
- Early morning rhino tracking on foot with ranger and researcher guidance
- Exclusive visit to the northern white rhino enclosure—a profound, up-close experience with Najin and Fatu
- Return for a bush breakfast in the savannah
- Midday visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary for a behind-the-scenes look at their rescue and rehabilitation
- Enjoy a gourmet lunch or relax at your lodge
- Afternoon horseback safari through scenic predator-free zones
- Late day conservation tour, including access to Ol Pejeta’s wildlife monitoring labs, ranger units, and anti-poaching dog units
- Private candle-lit dinner and personalized service to close the day
Day 3: Morning Safari & Departure
- Optional sunrise game drive focused on predators or elephants
- Breakfast and leisure time at the lodge
- Scenic transfer back to Nanyuki Airstrip for your return flight to Nairobi
🏨 Luxury Lodge Options
- Kifaru House – exclusive-use, private suites, personalized service
- Ol Pejeta Bush Camp – eco-luxury with strong conservation ethos
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp – luxury tents beside wildlife-rich waterhole
💼 Inclusions
- Return flights (Wilson – Nanyuki)
- Airstrip transfers and park fees
- Full-board luxury accommodation
- Private safari guide
- Activities: game drives, rhino tracking, horseback safari, conservation tour, sanctuary visits
- 24/7 support and itinerary customization
📣 Upgrade Option: Extend your safari to Lewa Conservancy, Samburu, or Reteti Elephant Sanctuary for a full Northern Kenya fly-in circuit.
Pricing for Top 3 Ol Pejeta itineraries:
✅ 1-Day “Ol Pejeta Essentials” Bundle (Most Popular Day Trip)
Who it’s for: Nairobi-based visitors, short-stay travelers, families
Activities
- 🐵 Behind the Scenes – Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary (11:45–12:45)
- 🦏 Meet the Northern White Rhinos (choose any available slot)
- 🚙 1 × 4-Hour Guided Game Drive
Per-person activity prices
- Chimpanzee Sanctuary: KES 9,060 adult / 4,530 child
- Northern White Rhinos: KES 9,060 adult / 4,530 child
Vehicle
- 4-hr game drive: KES 28,000 per vehicle
💰 Cost Example (2 Adults)
- Activities: (9,060 + 9,060) × 2 = KES 36,240
- Vehicle: KES 28,000
👉 Total = KES 64,240
Why this works: Hits Ol Pejeta’s two signature conservation experiences + a proper wildlife drive in one efficient day.
⭐ 2-Day / 1-Night “Signature Wildlife & Conservation” Bundle (Most Popular Overall)
Who it’s for: Couples, photographers, classic safari circuit travelers
Day 1
- 🐵 Behind the Scenes – Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- 🦏 Meet the Northern White Rhinos (afternoon slot)
- 🚙 1 × 4-Hour Guided Game Drive (afternoon)
Day 2
- 🦁 Lion Tracking (Early Morning)
- 🚙 1 × 4-Hour Guided Game Drive (morning)
Per-person activity prices
- Chimpanzee Sanctuary: KES 9,060 adult / 4,530 child
- Northern White Rhinos: KES 9,060 adult / 4,530 child
- Lion Tracking: KES 9,060 adult / 4,530 child
Vehicle
- 2 × 4-hr game drives = KES 56,000 per vehicle
💰 Cost Example (2 Adults)
- Activities: 3 activities × 9,060 × 2 people = KES 54,360
- Vehicle: KES 56,000
👉 Total = KES 110,360
Why this is the best seller:
Combines rhinos + chimps + lions + two game drives—the full Ol Pejeta story in a relaxed, high-success format.
🏆 3-Day / 2-Night “Ultimate Ol Pejeta Experience” Bundle
Who it’s for: Wildlife enthusiasts, conservation-focused travelers, photographers
Day 1
- 🐵 Behind the Scenes – Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- 🦏 Meet the Northern White Rhinos
- 🚙 1 × 4-Hour Guided Game Drive (afternoon)
Day 2
- 🦁 Lion Tracking (Early Morning)
- 🚶 Guided Bush Walk (Afternoon)
- 🚙 1 × 4-Hour Guided Game Drive (midday or sunset)
Day 3
- 🌙 Night Game Drive (previous night) OR
- 🐄 Livestock–Wildlife Integration (morning option)
- 🚙 1 × 4-Hour Guided Game Drive (morning)
Per-person activity prices
- Chimpanzee Sanctuary: KES 9,060 / 4,530
- Northern White Rhinos: KES 9,060 / 4,530
- Lion Tracking: KES 9,060 / 4,530
- Guided Bush Walk: KES 9,060 / 4,530
- Night Game Drive or Livestock–Wildlife Integration: KES 9,060 / 4,530
Vehicle
- 3 × 4-hr game drives = KES 84,000 per vehicle
💰 Cost Example (2 Adults)
- Activities: 5 activities × 9,060 × 2 = KES 90,600
- Vehicle: KES 84,000
👉 Total = KES 174,600
Why this is the “flagship” package:
Adds walking safari + deeper conservation to the classic highlights, plus three proper game drives for maximum wildlife time.