Olpejeta Conservancy

Description

Olpejeta Conservancy is Kenya’s new wildlife experience sensation. With one of Africa’s leading conservation success stories, Olpejeta hosts 75% of Kenya’s Rhinos include the last WORLD’s remaining 4 Northern White Rhinos. The presence of big 5, an amazing Chimpanzee Sanctuary and world class bush lodges, a visit to Olpejeta is now a must for a serious safari goer.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Sweetwaters Game Reserve) – a 90,000-acre private wildlife conservancy – is situated on the equator, in Kenya’s Laikipia District, between the foot hills of the Aberdare’s and the magnificent snow-capped Mount Kenya. Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Sweetwaters Game Reserve) is only 3 hours drive from Nairobi Conservancy is the closest place from Nairobi to see the BIG 5 and welcomes day trips Safaris.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s (Sweetwaters Game Reserve) main gate is 14 kilometers from the equator  turn off, just before Nanyuki town. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is an important “not-for-profit” wildlife conservancy in the Laikipia District of Kenya and the largest sanctuary for black rhinos in East Africa. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals, including the “Big Five” (the endangered black and white rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo and lion), Grevy’s zebra, Jackson’s hartebeest, cheetah and chimpanzee.

The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience. Ol Pejeta Conservancy Guests pay a conservation fee for each day spent inside the Conservancy which includes a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary in Eastern Africa

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary in East Africa. The Ol Pejeta conservancy is home to 83 black rhinos (Diceros bicornis michaeli). In Kenya the numbers of black rhino dropped from an estimated 20,000 in the 1970s to less than 300 animals in the 1980s.

Through various conservation initiatives, the remaining black rhino population has been protected from intense poaching and the current population in Kenya is estimated at 539. By 2010 Kenya will aim to increase its black rhino numbers to 650.

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: NAIROBI-ABERDARES

Activities:

• Game drive – lookout for elephant’s buffalo, giant forest hog, duiker, bushbuck, black rhino, leopard, serval cat, among others.
• Spectacular waterfalls including Chania, Karuru etc
• Visit the Queen’s cave (Gura waterfalls)
• Learn about endemic plant species.

Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Airport in the morning and drive to Aberdare’s which is a 4 hours’ drive. After lunch Afternoon you will be transfer to The Ark lodge, The Ark has four viewing decks with balconies and lounges to provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge. The animals come to you.

Dinner and overnight at hotel of your choice.

 DAY 2 ABERDARES NATIONAL PARK

Spend the entire day in the wild isolated volcanic range that forms the eastern wall of the rift valley, running about 100 Km north south between Nairobi and Thompsons Falls. This beautifully scenic region is much cooler than the savannahs and offers a completely different perspective on the country. The national park lies mainly above the tree line. The scenery is spectacular with its mountainous terrain covered in thick tropical forests swathed in mist.

DAY 3: OL PEJETA GAME SANCTUARY

Embark on a relaxed drive from the Aberdare’s to Ol pejeta Conservancy where you will get to learn about conservation of rare species, see the Chimpanzees and the last WORLD’s remaining 4 Northern White Rhinos. The presence of big 5, an amazing Chimpanzee Sanctuary and world class bush lodges.

Emergency contacts are given to you to assist with any cases of emergency travel, change of reservation, cancellation of itinerary through the following phone numbers:

• 0724 554 852
• 0771 242 793
• 0772 531 688