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This is a day trip to Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya’s Laikipia county. It is a private conservancy located on the equator, west of Nanyuki. Its between the foothills of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya. Renowned wildlife conservancy in East Africa that provides a varied range of habitats and ecosystems.
Attractions
This day trip to Olpejeta, permits to see the Big 5 animals in their natural habitat, as well as other iconic African wildlife like Zebras, Giraffes, and Cheetahs. Well-known for its dedication in wildlife protection and a home to the last two remaining northern white rhinos, Sudan and Najin, until deaths. In addition, it is a haven for black rhinos and southern white rhinos.
Olpejeta contributes significantly to the conservation through anti-poaching initiatives and habitat management.
Accessibility
There are two options to access this sanctuary; air, via the Nanyuki airstrip serving both scheduled and charter flights, and a short drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. In addition, it may be reached by jeep, 3-4 hours from Nairobi via the well-maintained Nanyuki road, which affords spectacular views of the surrounding attractions, such as Mt Kenya.
This trip to Olpejeta Conservancy will offer you an opportunity to walk in some parts of the sanctuary. This will provides more intimate experience with the environment under supervision of experienced guides . You will also have a chance to meet and touch with Baraka.
The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is situated within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Orphaned and abused chimpanzees from West and Central Africa hence finds lifelong refuge at this sanctuary. Moreover, Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary will be prompted to continue receiving chimps rescued from harsh conditions. However, throughout the previous decade, the Sanctuary’s total chimp population is 35. Many are taken away from constrained and unnatural living situations. Because of this, many arrive with horrendous injuries caused by human unfair treatment.
We also offer a 3 days tour to this conservancy which can also give you a chance to do a night game drive with a chance to encounter nocturnal animals and experience the wilderness of dark.
We start the day with an early pick up from the Airport or from your Nairobi hotel. Our company driver guide will do a short briefing to begin your day tour.
You leave Nairobi early (6 a.m.) for Nanyuki, a three-hour drive. You are likely to arrive in Nanyuki town at 9.00 a.m. On arrival at the sanctuary and a check-in-at the gate, you commence with a three-hour game drive in which you will get the opportunity to see chimps and other wild animals in various areas of the conservancy. After that, you'll drive to Serena Sweetwater Lodge for lunch. You will have your lunch while watching animals stroll to the front part of the lodge to drink water. You will proceed for more game drives in the afternoon. You will also proceed to where the blind Baraka stays to have some time with her, touch and feed her.
After, around 5pm you will do an enroute game drive on your way out as you leave the sanctuary back to Nairobi,
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A MEMORABLE DAY AT OL PEJETA WITH LILAC ROLLER SAFARIS