Ol Pejeta
The last two northern white rhino on Earth, Africa's largest black-rhino sanctuary, and a chimpanzee refuge — conservation safari at its most meaningful, in the shadow of Mount Kenya.
3 days · 2 nights · Good year-round
About this experience
Ol Pejeta is the most successful rhino conservancy in East Africa and home to the planet's last two northern white rhino, Najin and Fatu. It's also a working cattle ranch that funds the conservation, a Big Five reserve, and the only place in Kenya you can see chimpanzees (at the Sweetwaters sanctuary). For travellers who want their safari to mean something, this is the one — with Mount Kenya filling the southern sky.
Best for
- Conservation-minded
- Families
- First-time safari
Trip features
- Private vehicleYour own 4x4 and driver-guide
- Starts any dayPick your own date, 7+ days ahead
- Can be tailoredChange lodges, add days or parks
- Children welcomeAges 3–12 at half price
- Pickup in NairobiAirport or your hotel
- English · Swahili · French · SpanishGuide languages
Signature experiences
Optional extras we can add to this trip. Prices are per person and confirmed when you book.
Walk in with the conservancy's rhino monitors to approach black or white rhino on foot — a rare, close, conservation-led encounter.
Ride out among plains game that lets a horse far closer than a vehicle — for confident riders, one of the great ways to see the bush.
A guided walk into the moorland and forest of Africa's second-highest peak — waterfalls, giant lobelia, and clear-air views.
After dark on a private conservancy, a spotlight picks out leopard, aardvark, bushbaby and the animals you never see by day.
Day by day
What each day looks like, from pickup in Nairobi to drop-off.
Drive north past Mount Kenya (about 3.5 hours). Afternoon game drive — the conservancy holds all of the Big Five in a compact, easy-to-navigate area.
Meet the last northern white rhino and the endangered black rhino with a conservancy ranger. Afternoon at the Sweetwaters chimpanzee sanctuary. Optional night game drive after dinner.
Morning lion-tracking experience with the research team (telemetry and all), brunch, then transfer back to Nairobi.
What's included
Included
- Full-board tented accommodation
- Conservancy & sanctuary fees
- Rhino encounter & chimpanzee visit
- Private 4x4 · experienced driver-guide
- All transfers from Nairobi
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
Not included
- International flights
- Kenya eTA (government fee payable online — we help you apply)
- Travel insurance
- Lion-tracking experience ($60 pp, optional)
- Tips
Route & pickup
Where the trip goes, and where we meet you. Pickup is confirmed the day before you set off.
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- 01 NairobiDay 1 · City
- 02 Ol PejetaDay 1 · National park & reserve
- 03 NairobiDay 3 · City
Good to know
Bookara started running trips in 2026, so there are no guest reviews on this trip yet. Ask us anything on WhatsApp before you book; you'll talk to one of the two founders.
A 30% deposit holds your dates, and the balance is due 45 days before you travel (book closer than that and you pay in full). Cancel 90+ days before departure for a full refund, 60–89 days before for 50% back. Full terms.
Common questions
Can I really see the last northern white rhino?+
Yes. Najin and Fatu, the last two northern white rhino on Earth, live under 24-hour armed protection at Ol Pejeta. A ranger-guided visit is included — it's a sobering, unforgettable encounter.
Where do the chimpanzees come from? Kenya has no wild chimps.+
Correct — the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is a refuge for chimps rescued from the black market and war zones across Africa. It's the only place to see them in Kenya.
Is Ol Pejeta good for families?+
One of our best family choices — short distances, a fenced conservancy, the chimp sanctuary and the rhino visit all keep kids engaged. Ages 5+ recommended.
Book on WhatsApp
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- 1 Send the pre-filled messageYour trip details are already written for you.
- 2 Confirm in chat — or pay the deposit onlineSame reference either way. Our team replies 7am–10pm EAT.
- 3 Instant confirmationWhatsApp message + email receipt the moment your deposit lands.
Your request ref becomes your booking reference once the deposit is paid.
Book direct with the operator
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Licensed & certified
Kenya-registered operator in Nairobi with experienced driver-guides.
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Run from Nairobi
We plan and run your trip ourselves, with driver-guides we know, and stay reachable on WhatsApp throughout.
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Secure payment
Card or Apple Pay through Paystack (USD). Taxes and park fees are in the price you see.
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Flexible cancellation
Full refund up to 90 days before departure; a 30% deposit holds your dates.
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