Ol Pejeta Conservancy Day Tour: Northern White Rhinos

Two game drives in one day to see rhinos most other safaris can't reach

A full-day tour from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy with two game drives, park entry, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a guide speaking English or Spanish. The morning drive crosses the equator and reaches the chimpanzee enclosure and northern wildlife. The afternoon focuses on the eastern side where you see the three northern white rhinos and Baraka, a blind rhino, in their protected areas. Lunch at Serena Sweetwaters Lodge is available at a discounted rate. Rhino sanctuary fees are optional at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ol Pejeta Conservancy day tour

• Depart Nairobi at 5am
• Drive 2.5 hours to Nanyuki
• Stop at equator crossing for photo
• Drive 15 minutes to Ol Pejeta gate
• 2-hour game drive northern conservancy
• Arrive Serena Sweetwaters Lodge at 12pm
• View animals at watering hole
• Enjoy lunch at lodge
• Start afternoon game drive at 2pm
• Visit blind rhino Baraka
• See three northern white rhinos
• End game drive at 4pm
• Drive back to Nairobi
• Arrive Nairobi around 7pm
• Drop off at hotel or residency

The experience

The day starts at 5am with pickup from your Nairobi hotel. The drive north takes 2.5 hours, with a stop at the equator crossing near Nanyuki where you can photograph the marker line. From there it's another 15 minutes to the conservancy gate. The first game drive lasts two hours on the northern side of Ol Pejeta, where you'll see the chimpanzee enclosure and other wildlife moving through the vast landscape. By noon you reach Serena Sweetwaters Lodge, positioned to watch animals come to the watering hole in front while you photograph resident monkeys and rest before lunch.

The afternoon game drive begins at 2pm and heads to the eastern side of the conservancy. This is where you encounter Baraka, the blind rhino, and the three northern white rhinos roaming freely in their enclosure: animals you won't see on a standard Maasai Mara safari because they live here under specialized protection. The conservancy employs trained rhino protection squads and works with international veterinary experts to monitor each animal's health. The second drive ends at 4pm, then the return drive to Nairobi takes roughly three hours, with drop-off at your hotel or residence in the CBD around 7pm.

Your guide provides live commentary throughout the day in English or Spanish. Park entrance fees are included in your booking. If you want to visit the chimpanzee sanctuary enclosure, that's an optional add-on at checkout. Lunch at the lodge is available separately at a reduced rate of $40 per person.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi.
• park entrance fees to Ol Pejeta.
• two game drives (morning and afternoon).
• live guide commentary in English or Spanish.
• local taxes.

Options for this experience

4 options

Jeep tour without sanctuary feesUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 05:004x4 Land Cruiser jeep: this tour option uses a 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep and does not include sanctuary fees; pickup is included

Day tour to Ol Pejeta Conservancy departing from NairobiUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 05:00Viewing the White Rhinos: this option adds an activity, namely seeing the white rhino at the Ol Pejeta sanctuary; it follows the same route as the first option, and pickup is included

Jeep tour with sanctuary feesUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 05:00Visit the Northern White Rhino: this option includes a visit to the sanctuary, where you can see the last Northern White Rhino; 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep, and this tour option does not include sanctuary fees; pickup is included

Ol Pejeta trip, sanctuary fees includedUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 05:00Visit the Northern White Rhino: this option includes a visit to the sanctuary, where you can see the last Northern White Rhino; safari van, and pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 to 95 years) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by PERFECT WILDERNESS TOURS AND SAFARIS

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see rhinos that don't appear on standard Maasai Mara itineraries: the three northern white rhinos and a blind rhino named Baraka live here under specialized protection, and the full-day format with two separate drives gives you time to find them on both sides of the conservancy.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4).

How long is the actual driving from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta?

The drive north takes 2.5 hours to reach Nanyuki, where you stop at the equator crossing for photos, then another 15 minutes to the conservancy gate. The return drive to Nairobi is roughly three hours, so you leave at 5am and arrive back around 7pm.

What are the three northern white rhinos and where do you see them?

Ol Pejeta is home to three of the world's last remaining northern white rhinos. They roam freely in their enclosure on the eastern side of the conservancy, which you visit during the afternoon game drive starting at 2pm.

Will I see the chimpanzee on this tour?

The chimpanzee enclosure is visited during the first morning game drive on the northern side of the conservancy. Kenya's only remaining chimpanzee lives here, and you'll see it as part of the standard tour.

What is Baraka and why is he special?

Baraka is a blind rhino living at Ol Pejeta. You visit him during the afternoon game drive on the eastern side of the conservancy, where he lives alongside the three northern white rhinos in their protected area.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch at Serena Sweetwaters Lodge is not included in the tour price but is available at a discounted rate of $40 per person. You have time to eat there between the morning and afternoon game drives.

Can I add the chimpanzee sanctuary visit to my booking?

Yes, exclusive rhino and sanctuary viewing is available as an optional add-on for $70 at checkout. The chimpanzee enclosure is included in the standard morning game drive, but the sanctuary fees option provides additional access.