OL Pejeta Conservancy; Fees, Animals, Hotels, Contacts, Location

Get quick facts about OL Pejeta Conservancy including charges, contacts, location, white Rhino, animals, accommodation, hotels, activities, and many more.

OL Pejeta Conservancy started in the colonial era as a cattle ranching project which gradually grew under different managements to an animal conservancy. The conservancy is one of Kenya’s back-borne attraction sites with all kinds of endangered animal species.   

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the largest conservancy of the Black rhinos in the entire East African region and the only conservancy hosting the Northern white Rhinos in the whole world. Chimpanzee families and other wildlife have been rescued from poaching and the black market.

Despite the Conservancy hosting many dangerous species such as lions, leopards among others, the management has also maintained livestock, including; dairy farming, beef, and other farming types.

OL Pejeta Conservancy Benefits

Ol Pejeta is not just concerned with the well-being of the animals around but also the well-being of the conservancy communities.

Some of the active projects supporting the people include;

• Support to schools’ curriculums for better education
• General educative programs to the community on the importance of nature conservation.
• Local health care facilities improvement to offer better health care services.
• Improvement of the entire area’s infrastructure to enhance transportation and communication
• Improved agricultural systems through water irrigation projects

OL Pejeta Conservancy Location

The conservancy is located in Nanyuki.

OL Pejeta Conservancy Contacts

Tourism Office

Phone: 0707 187141

Phone: 254 (0) 20 203 3244

Radio Room

Phone: 254 (0) 723 312 673

Email: info@olpejetaconservancy.org

OL Pejeta Conservancy Fees

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OL Pejeta Conservancy Animals

Ol Pejeta Conservancy Nature Preserve in Kenya has worked to preserve several animal species from extinction by poachers. Some of the animals hosted at Olpejeta include;

• Black rhinos
• Northern white rhinos
• Southern white rhinos
• Chimpanzees
• Elephant
• African wild dog
• Cheetah
• Lion
• Jackson’s hartebeest.
• Leopard
• Hippo
• Grevy’s zebra
• Cattle of different breeds

OL Pejeta Conservancy White Rhino

The Northern White Rhinos are now 5 in Number. Through Safari Park Dvůr Králové, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya Wildlife Service in conjunction with the International Consortium of Scientists and Conservationists, the Kenyan government, from Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, are working towards preserving the species from extinction. 

Leibniz-IZW team has come up with a new technology Reproduction System. The other bodies ran several tests and scientific research in the Avantea laboratory in Cremona, Italy, where assisted reproduction of oocytes was conducted, resulting in the successful preservation of 5 embryos by 2020.

Sweetwaters Serena Camp OL Pejeta Conservancy

The camp is tented with an ultramodern design located close to the Sweetwaters, a water hole in the OL Pejeta Conservancy, and 50 luxurious tents. Sweetwaters Serena Camp has lasted for decades from 1970 now, with their main building formally being the ranch manager’s residence.

The camp has been preferred over the years by visitors since it is widely known for its wilderness experience. Visitors enjoy the back of Mt. Kenya’s scenic views, the watering hole, and the land’s topography from their verandas. 

Ol Pejeta Conservancy Accommodation

The conservancy provides accommodations to a visitor coming from far with intentions of spending more than a day at the conservancy. The housings come in different settings where structures can be modern tented camps and houses well maintained ancient houses and cottages. Some of the accommodation facilities include

• Ol Pejeta House
• Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages
• Porini Rhino Camp
• Sweetwaters Serena Camp
• The Stables
• Pelican House
• Kicheche Laikipia Camp
• Mutara Camp
• Ol Pejeta Bush Camp

OL Pejeta Rooms

Ol Pejeta has rooms with different categories depending on the customer’s choice and level of affordability. The more comfortable and spacious the room is, the more expensive the charges can be. The rooms come with all the introductory provisions the guest need. 

Room amenities include;

• Classic furniture
• Private bathrooms
• Bathrobes
• Bathroom utilities 
• Full day room service.
• Verandas
• Free internet
• Wardrobes
• Shaving Mirrors
• Hair driers
• Comfy beds and quality bedding
• Coffee/tea maker
• Fresh aeration from the tree plantations around the area
• Scenic environment

OL Pejeta Menu

Ready-made meals are provided at their restaurants by qualified staff under different departments. The hospitality team works toward accomplishing quality services to the guest’s expectations. The kind of food prepared depends on the Kenyan market supply with world-class recipe designs. Both African and international dishes are available, including Buffet breakfast, lunch, and supper. 

Some of the servings include; 

• Main meals, 
• Soups, 
• Deserts 
• Snacks 
• Juices 

OL Pejeta Conservancy Hotels

Hotels Near OL Pejeta Conservancy include:

• Maxoil Hotel
• Ibis Hotel
• Diagas Edge Hotel
• Ol Pejeta Holiday Villas
• Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters 
• Alba Hotel Meru
• Tourgate Hotel
• The White Rhino Hotel
• Puzzle Palace Nanyuki
• Maiyan
• The Ark
• Mt Kenya Safari Halt Hotel
• Falls Hippo Point Hotel
• Maru B Court Hotel

Lodges In OL Pejeta Conservancy

Silent Lodge

Serena Mountain Lodge

Rhino Watch Safari Lodge

Things To Do In OL Pejeta Conservancy

• Gym in the Wild
• Meet the northern white rhinos
• Night game drive
• Ranching with Lions
• Ride the Wild
• Ride with rhinos
• Junior ranger
• Lion tracking
• Meet the Neighbors
• Cycling Safari
• Run the Wild
• Behind scenes chimpanzees
• Dog tracking
• Bush Walk
• Filming
• Video shooting
• Viewing

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