Safari Activities at Ol Pejeta

Ol Pejeta offers a rich array of safari activities tailored to different interests and levels of adventure. Whether you’re looking for close encounters with iconic African wildlife or unique conservation-based experiences, the conservancy has something to offer:

Day & Night Game Drives

Explore the conservancy’s extensive landscapes in custom 4×4 vehicles during the day and night. While day drives offer prime opportunities to see lions, elephants, giraffes, and rhinos in action, night drives reveal a different world—nocturnal species like aardvarks, porcupines, and leopards on the prowl.

Lion Tracking

Join the Ol Pejeta rangers for a hands-on lion tracking excursion, using telemetry equipment to locate collared lions while learning about their behavior and role in the ecosystem.

Guided Nature Walks

Discover the finer details of the African bush with expert guides. These interpretive walks focus on animal tracks, flora, insects, and smaller creatures, offering a deep appreciation for the ecological balance of the conservancy.

Bird Watching

With over 500 bird species recorded, Ol Pejeta is a birder’s paradise. Morning and evening birding safaris are offered with knowledgeable ornithologists who help identify both resident and migratory birds.

Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary

A must-see during your visit, this sanctuary is managed in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute. It provides lifelong care to abandoned or rescued chimpanzees in a protected, forested enclosure where guests can observe them from raised boardwalks.

Rhino Encounters & Conservation Education

Learn about rhino conservation at the Morani Information Centre, where guests can see a tame black rhino up close, and gain insight into the daily efforts of protecting endangered species.

Scenic Views & Photography

With Mount Kenya in the distance and wide open plains in every direction, the conservancy offers ideal settings for photography safaris, sundowner experiences, and peaceful moments in nature.

Bird Watching at Ol Pejeta

Ol Pejeta’s varied habitats support a spectacular diversity of birdlife. Birdwatching here is rewarding throughout the year, but especially so from November to April when migratory birds from Europe and North Africa arrive, many of them in vibrant breeding plumage.

Notable Bird Species Include: Abyssinian Scimitarbill, Amethyst Sunbird, Black-winged Lapwing, Blue-naped Mousebird

Buff-crested Bustard, Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, D’Arnaud’s Barbet, Kenya Rufous Sparrow, Long-billed Pipit, Montagu’s Harrier, Nubian Woodpecker, Rosy-throated Longclaw, Rufous Chatterer, Taita Fiscal, Temminck’s Courser, White-bellied Go-away Bird, White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher, Yellow-necked Spurfowl

Best Time for Birding:

Year-round, with peak activity and diversity between November and April.

When to Visit Ol Pejeta
Best for General Wildlife Viewing:
July to September and January to March, when wildlife congregates around water sources and vegetation is less dense.

Best for Birdwatching:
November to April, during the migratory season and breeding period for many species.