Accommodation within Ol Pejeta Conservancy ranges from classic tented camps with a strong safari-camp atmosphere to more family-oriented lodges with pools and broader amenities, but nearly all share a direct financial link to the conservancy's rhino and chimpanzee conservation programmes — staying here is, in a real sense, funding the work described elsewhere on this list.
Because it's a private conservancy rather than a government-run national park, Ol Pejeta permits activities not typically allowed in parks like nearby Aberdare or Meru — night game drives, off-road driving in some areas, and walking safaris with armed rangers, giving guests a noticeably more flexible and immersive experience.
Choosing where to stay
- Family-oriented lodges tend to offer more activities aimed at younger visitors alongside standard game drives.
- Smaller tented camps suit travellers wanting a quieter, more classic safari-camp atmosphere.
- Ask about combined rhino tracking and chimpanzee sanctuary packages when booking, as many properties bundle these.
- Laikipia's cooler highland climate makes early morning and evening game drives notably more comfortable than lower-altitude parks.
A stay at Ol Pejeta works well as a standalone base or as one leg of a broader central Kenya safari circuit including Samburu and Mount Kenya.
