Ol Pejeta Conservancy is situated in Laikipia County at the snow-capped Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountain Range. It has an area of 360 square kilometers and was established in 1959. It’s non-profit wildlife conservation. The Olpejeta conservancy is a high-profile wildlife sanctuary with significant conservation value; it is home to a diverse range of wildlife; is home to the endangered black rhinoceros and white rhinoceros and it is home to the “Big 5,” which are the lion, rhinoceros, leopard, buffalo, and elephant. One unique fact about Olphajeta reserve has the largest density of predators in Kenya Unique activities in Olpejeta Conservancy Olpejeta Conservancy offers truly unforgettable distinctive experiences.
Activities to do at Ol Pejeta Wildlife Conversancy
Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary was established with the main goal, to provide a rescue for orphaned and abused chimps from West and Central Africa with a permanent home. Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary has been forced to continue accepting chimps rescued from horrible situations. They get a fresh start here at Sweetwater
Lion tracking
Lion tracking is a beneficial and one-of-a-kind safari experience available in the Olpejeta Conservancy. The research involves taking a close look at the lions and learning their behaviors in order to track the lion population in the conservancy. These lions have radio collars that will allow you to track them with a receiver to distinguish each member of the pride.
Night Game Drives
Night game drives in Olpajeta are quite a thrill and provide a wonderful opportunity to spot the nocturnal animals which are more active at night than during the day. Some of these nocturnal wildlife that you are likely to see include: Aardvark, Leopards, Hippos, Bat Eared Fox, Silver backed jackal, Honeybadger, Striped Hyena, Banded Mongoose as well as Bush Baby, Bush Pig, Caracal, Genet Cat, Cape Hares, Porcupines, Civet cats, Aardwolf and Owl.
Game Viewing & Bird Watching
The Conservancy is a popular safari attraction with the renowned Big Five as well as a diverse range of other African animals such as zebra, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, jackal, serval, hyena, vervet monkey, and many more. Horseback riding, game walks, and nocturnal game drives are among the outdoor activities available to visitors. Ol Pejeta Conservancy encompasses over 90,000 acres and contains five major habitats riverine, wetland, mixed Acacia bushland, grassland, and dense bush with over 500 bird species recorded. It’s termed “bird watchers’ paradise,” and it’s a great place to go bird watching all year