Ol Pejeta Bush Camp

Conservation, charm and true Kenyan hospitality at this homely tented camp.

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About Ol Pejeta Bush Camp

In the heart of Kenya’s Laikipia region, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a shining example of conservation for the entire continent. Home to the last 2 Northern white rhino in the world, it’s also a sanctuary for Southern whites and critically endangered black rhino, as well as chimpanzee, and the research and protection efforts for all species are nothing short of outstanding. And in the heart of it all is Alex Hunter’s charming bush camp of the same name, where traditional game drives in Big 5 territory are offered alongside visits to the projects - truly a place to discover the best of both worlds.

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From $590 person/night

Camp

6 Tents

Laikipia, Kenya

What you'll love

Discovering the Kenya in a microcosm. Ol Pejeta really does have it all from incredible conservation efforts to beautiful scenery, excellent game viewing and super-friendly hospitality.

Insiders tip

Find out in advance what’s on offer in the rhino sanctuary and book in. Hand-feeding one of the last Southern white rhino in the world is a humbling and enchanting experience to say the least.

Something to think about

There are several fences around the conservancy (for conservation purposes) but the area might not feel as ‘wild’ as you might expect.

The property

Both the dining and lounge tents are breezy, open-sided safari tents with excellent views across the river to the salt pan on the other side, known to attract thirsty black rhino on regular occasions! Armchairs and director’s chairs litter the lounge accompanied by bright kikoys and vases of pretty roses whilst a large table takes pride of place in the dining tent, ready for an evening of safari tales late into the night…

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The rooms

The 6 traditional safari tents are spread out along the Ewaso Nyiro river and all have marvellous views across the plains to the peaks of Mount Kenya glimmering in the distance. Recently refurbished, the tents are spacious and comfortable and feel very cosy with snug blankets, old chests and lots of safari knick knacks dotted around. Bathrooms are also very spacious and have safari bucket showers with hot water on tap - a must on a chilly Kenyan morning!

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Activities

Game Drives

Night Drives

There is a definite focus on conservation at Ol Pejeta and visits to the Endangered Species Enclosure to see the Northern white rhino and to the chimpanzee sanctuary take place daily. There are also opportunities to spend a morning with the lion research team and track the cats in the area, as well as with the rhino patrol guards. Intersperse these with traditional Big 5 game drives and this is a safari that’s very hard to beat!

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Positive impact

Ol Pejeta Bush Camp is owned by Asilia Africa who pioneers sustainable investments in vulnerable East African wilderness areas, fostering conservation economies for local communities and increasing biodiversity. Through collaboration with stakeholders and guest contributions, they achieve significant positive impacts. Their latest project, focusing on the Usangu Wetlands in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park, aims to promote sustainable tourism while preserving the region's unique ecosystem and biodiversity, ensuring long-term benefits to conservation and local communities.

A contribution of $10 per guest, which is included in the nightly rate, goes towards the above goals.

About Laikipia

Laikipia

A patchwork of pretty reserves where conservation and communities are just as important as safaris.

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Wildlife in Laikipia

Elephant

Abundant

Giraffe

Abundant

Hippo

Occasional

Black Rhino

Occasional

White Rhino

Rare

Lion

Occasional

Cheetah

Occasional

Leopard

Occasional

Hyena

Occasional

Wildebeest

Occasional

Buffalo

Abundant

Zebra

Abundant

Warthog

Abundant

Wild Dog

Rare

Meerkat

None

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The greatest conservation success of the region remains with the black rhino, almost half of Kenya's entire population can be found in this area. Laikipia is a real up-and-comer on the African safari circuit, with an impressive diversity of unique species, not to mention home to the famous Big 5. Encounter elephants, big cats (often collared for research purposes), buffalo, Grevy's zebra, numerous antelope and more recently, an increasing wild dog population. Laikipia consist of a mix of high altitude grassland, dotted with rocky outcrops, low lying bush and patches of riverine forest.

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