Laikipia, Kenya· Laikipia Plateau
Nearest park
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Rating
4.6 (378)
From
$350/ night
Ol Pejeta Bush Camp sits at the heart of the 90,000-acre Ol Pejeta Conservancy on Kenya's Laikipia Plateau, framed by sweeping views of Mount Kenya to the east and the Aberdare Mountains to the south. This intimate six-tent camp offers an authentic bush safari experience rooted in one of Africa's most important conservation stories — the conservancy is the last refuge of the critically endangered northern white rhinoceros, with only two individuals remaining on Earth. The camp's six canvas tents are thoughtfully simple yet comfortable, embodying the spirit of classic East African safari rather than ostentatious luxury. Each tent is raised on a wooden platform beneath a thatched canopy, featuring comfortable beds with warm duvets, en-suite bathrooms with bush showers, and private verandas looking out over the surrounding savannah. Solar power and water recycling systems reflect the camp's commitment to minimal environmental impact. The communal dining tent serves wholesome, hearty meals around a shared table, fostering the convivial atmosphere that makes bush camp stays so memorable. Evening meals by the campfire are accompanied by the sounds of the African bush — the distant roar of lions, the whooping of hyenas, and the symphony of crickets and frogs. What sets Ol Pejeta apart is its extraordinary conservation pedigree. Guests can visit the northern white rhino enclosure, meet the dedicated rangers who protect them around the clock, and learn about cutting-edge reproductive technologies being developed to save the subspecies from extinction. The conservancy is also home to a chimpanzee sanctuary — the only place in Kenya where chimpanzees can be seen — and hosts one of the highest predator densities in Kenya, with lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, and spotted hyena all resident.
Last two northern white rhinos on Earth
90,000-acre private conservancy
Views of Mount Kenya
Chimpanzee sanctuary
Night game drives
Conservation and ranger experiences
Horseback and camel safaris
Solar-powered lighting
Communal dining tent
Camp fire lounge
Laundry service
Airstrip transfers
Charging stations
Bush showers
Hot water bottles
Complimentary binoculars
Meals are wholesome and hearty, served communally in the dining tent. Breakfast features fresh fruits, eggs, and Kenyan coffee. Packed lunches accompany full-day conservancy drives, and dinner is a three-course affair enjoyed by campfire under the stars. The camp accommodates dietary requirements with advance notice.
Activities include guided game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, night drives with spotlight, visits to the northern white rhino enclosure, chimpanzee sanctuary tours, guided bush walks with armed rangers, horseback safaris, camel-back rides, lion tracking with researchers, and community visits.
The conservancy is home to the Big Five, including the last two northern white rhinos (Najin and Fatu) and over 150 southern white and black rhinos. Large lion prides, leopards, cheetahs, spotted hyena, and African wild dogs are all resident. Over 500 bird species and the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya add to the conservation significance.
Ol Pejeta offers excellent game viewing year-round thanks to the conservancy's permanent water sources. The dry season from June to October concentrates wildlife around waterholes. January to March is warm and dry with excellent visibility of Mount Kenya. The green season brings migrant birds and lush landscapes.
