🌍 Kenya 🇰🇪
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary and the only place in the world that is home to the last two northern white rhinos on earth, both female, making it ground zero for one of conservation's most urgent and watched stories. Located in Laikipia County in central Kenya, it covers 360 square kilometers of open savannah and acacia scrub between the Ewaso Ng'iro River and the Aberdare Range, with Mount Kenya visible to the east. Founded as a cattle ranch and converted to wildlife conservation in the early 2000s, Ol Pejeta is now home to the Big Five, large populations of common plains game, and one of Kenya's most progressive community benefit models. It combines serious conservation science with outstanding safari game viewing.
A visit to Najin and Fatu, the last two northern white rhinos on earth, with expert guides explaining the assisted reproduction program and the broader conservation context
Rhino trekking and tracking on foot with rangers, the only conservancy in Kenya where this is routine
Big Five game drives with a strong chance of lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and both black and white rhino in a single outing
Night game drives and fly camping, legal here unlike in the national parks
Walking safaris and cycling safaris on designated trails
Chimp sanctuary visit at the Jane Goodall Institute Sweetwaters Sanctuary, home to rescued chimpanzees from across Central Africa
Birdwatching across the conservancy's diverse habitats, with more than 300 species recorded
Community and education visits to see how the conservancy shares revenue with surrounding Laikipia communities
The Laikipia plateau road trip, combining Ol Pejeta with nearby conservancies such as Lewa, Borana, and Solio
Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, died at Ol Pejeta in 2018. His daughters Najin and Fatu continue to live here under round the clock armed protection. Scientists from BioRescue are pursuing IVF using frozen northern white rhino genetic material and surrogate southern white rhino females — a landmark attempt to save a species from functional extinction through technology.
Ol Pejeta operates as an independent nonprofit, using tourism revenue to fund ranger salaries, anti-poaching operations, community programs, veterinary care, and research. More than 50% of all profits go directly into local community development programs in the Laikipia region.
🦍 With GorillaWise Collection & Safaris
We combine Ol Pejeta with Mount Kenya, Lewa Conservancy, or a Nairobi hub night for a central Kenya itinerary that balances conservation, rhino encounters, and classic safari.
🗓️ Best Time to Visit
Year round. The dry seasons (July to October and January to March) are best for game viewing. The conservancy is accessible and rewarding in every month.
Kenya 🇰🇪