
Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 24 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi worth booking?
Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi is a 13-hour experience in Nairobi, Kenya, from $130 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 24 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (24)
- Duration
- 13 hours
- From
- $130 per person
Ol Pejeta is home to three of the world’s last remaining three northern white rhinos, and a sanctuary for 105 critically endangered black rhinos. The Conservancy employ highly trained rhino protection squads, partner with international veterinary experts and ensure data is gathered regularly on each individual animal. on top of that you will be visiting a blind rhino called Baraka and also Kenya's only remaining chimpanzee in the chimpanzee enclosure.
What you get
About this experience
Ol Pejeta is home to three of the world’s last remaining three northern white rhinos, and a sanctuary for 105 critically endangered black rhinos. The Conservancy employ highly trained rhino protection squads, partner with international veterinary experts and ensure data is gathered regularly on each individual animal. on top of that you will be visiting a blind rhino called Baraka and also Kenya's only remaining chimpanzee in the chimpanzee enclosure.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Transport by proper safari vehicle with pop up roof top for easy viewing of animals
- Driver/guide
Not included
- Lunch at sweetwaters Serena( 40 USD per person upon early request)
- Entrance Fees in Olpejeta Conservancy(110 USD per person) paid by card or cash
What you'll see and do
Equator Marker
ere you will have a stop over at the equator crossing. This is an imaginary line that divides the earth into 2 hemispheres. north and south. There is a big sign where you will be able to take a photo saying you are now crossing the equator
30 minutes here
Start of first game drive that will last 2 hours and this will take you to see the chimpanzee and more wild animals on the northern side of the vast conservancy
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Arrive at Serena sweet waters lodge by 12 pm. Here you will have a look at the animals coming to the watering hole in front of the lodge to drink water while you enjoy taking photos of the resident monkeys at the lodge. Enjoy lunch and start the afternoon game drive at 2 pm.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
You will drive to the eastern side of the park where you will be able to visit a blind rhino called Baraka and also be able to see the three Northern white rhinos freely roaming in their vast enclosure. End of the game drive at 4pm. Start to drive back to Nairobi to arrive around 7pm where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport at no extra cost.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Without Entry using safari van
Safari Van: This option includes transportation only with a safari van with a pop up roof for easy animal viewing Entry fee not included: Entry fee is 110 usd per adult paid by card at the gate or Mpesa Pickup included
With Entry Fee with safari van
Safari van Entry fees: This includes entry to the general Olpejeta conservancy, chimpanzee enclosure, rhino cemetry and baraka the blind rhino Pickup included
With 4x4 jeep, entry and lunch
Lunch is included: Lunch in serena sweetwaters is included 4x4 Safari landcruiser jeep: You will be using a safari landcruiser jeep with a pop up roof for easy animal viewing Entry fee is included: Entry fee is olpejeta is included Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- African Beast tours and safaris
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 24 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
24 verified traveler reviews for Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Highly recommend
This adventure to Ol Pejeta Conservancy was truly a special day. Definitely a top 3 favorite travel memory. African Beast tours has been fabulous to work with. Our driver/guide and new friend truly was spectacular. His name is Masha and deserves 11/10. His knowledge, care, attention to our needs just suburb. To get to the Conservancy it is a very long drive from Nairobi. The 4x4 safari vehicle is the way to go. The lunch location at the Conservancy was so good. Tad pricey, but worth it. Very nice, high quality food, in a wonderful atmosphere with the animals waterhole right outside.
Response from the operator: Hello Jessica Jenskins, I hope you are doing well Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful and detailed review! We are thrilled to hear that your day at Ol Pejeta Conservancy became one of your top travel memories. It is especially lovely to hear your kind words about Masha and the care, knowledge, and attention he showed throughout your adventure. We will certainly share your feedback with him. We are also glad you enjoyed the 4x4 safari vehicle and your lunch experience at the Conservancy. Thank you for choosing African Beast Tours and Safaris and for your strong recommendation. Warm regards Daisy
via Tripadvisor
Very budget experience-would not personally recommend
Summary: this is a budget experience. If all you care about is getting to ol pejeta to see animals this will be perfect for you. If you’re looking for something stress free, comfortable, well-organized then I’d recommend looking elsewhere. I’ll start with the positives : ol pejeta & the animals. We saw a ton of cool animals like lion, giraffe, elephants, impala, zebra, rhinos, chimps, & more. For the negatives: -communication: it seemed the tour company had not communicated with our driver or us. First was the lack of communication with the change in driver. The day before the tour I was told the name of our driver and that he’d be reaching out to me (and also informed us that we would be picked up at 4am). A different driver than the one I was told about messaged me at 1120pm letting us know he would be picking us up. I obviously was already asleep and didn’t see it till I woke up for the tour. From there things went downhill. The tour company had not communicated the correct pick up location with the driver. We were picked up in a van and based on the pictures in the review thought we would be picked up in a jeep/land cruiser or similar. The drive to/back from Ol pejeta was incredibly uncomfortable as the van was very old and the road was very bumpy. On the way to Ol pejeta I asked the driver the plan and all he stated was we’ll do a game drive then eat lunch then leave (completely different than what the description of the tour states). Throughout our time at Ol pejeta the driver (I.e. our guide) I kept having to ask the driver if wevcould go see this or that based on the activity description. The whole point of Ol pejeta is to see the last two northern white rhinos and he had no idea what I was talking about when I mentioned that. He kept saying yes we already saw rhinos (which we did but not the northern ones). When we get to the rhino sanctuary we were told that we have to have a booked slot to see the rhinos. The tour company or the driver had not informed me of that prior to the tour. The driver eventually haggled with the rangers there and was able to get us in after 30 min wait. The tour description also states lunch at the lodge (which we would have to pay for separately). He asked us where we wanted to go for lunch (as if we know the area) and I mentioned the description stated the sweet water lodge. When we got there they asked if we had a reservation—-which we obviously did not bc the tour company had not communicated that at all with us. The description stated that we would be doing a game drive in the morning then lunch then game drive to see the rhinos and Bakara (the blind rhino) after lunch. Nothing went according to the description schedule the entire day. We didn’t even see Bakara at all. Overall, the tour company needs to do a better job at communicating details with the driver and ensure the driver knows what the plan for the day is. I was incredibly disappointed with the lack of communication.
Response from the operator: Thank you Nisha for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Ol Pejeta Conservancy and had the opportunity to see such an incredible variety of wildlife. We'd like to clarify a few points for future travelers: Regarding Baraka, sadly he recently passed away, which is why visits to see him are no longer possible. We understand this was disappointing, and we apologize if this was not communicated before your visit. Concerning the change of driver, our originally assigned driver experienced a last-minute family emergency involving a sick child at around 10:00 p.m. We had to arrange a replacement driver on short notice, which unfortunately resulted in the late-night communication. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but this was an unforeseen situation that could not have been avoided. With respect to the northern white rhinos, this experience is not included in the advertised itinerary because it involves close interaction with the animals, including touching them, which is against Viator's policy for listed activities. However, we're pleased our driver was able to speak with the rangers and secure your visit despite the lack of a prior reservation. Regarding lunch at Sweetwaters Serena Camp, this is a budget safari and many guests choose to bring packed lunches. Reservations at the lodge are only made when guests request lunch in advance, as the restaurant requires prior booking. Since we had not received a lunch request before your tour, no reservation had been arranged. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our communication with future guests. We also thank you for your understanding regarding the unexpected driver change and hope that, despite these challenges, your memorable wildlife sightings made your visit to Ol Pejeta worthwhile. Kind regards, Mercy
via Tripadvisor
Great....but beware of hidden costs!
Was an amazing trips and getting to pat the last 2 northern white rhino Tony is great. But...... HIDDEN COSTS! You watch the original booking go from $175.8 .....click book....it becomes $320......click order summary..... becomes $370.....+ park fee $110. Plus!!!! hidden $70 to enter white rhino area even though it doesn't mention it's an extra cost. Total cost $550USD + lunch An absolutely amazing trip and a privilege to feed rhinos. But tainted because they're not upfront about costs.
Response from the operator: Hello, Hope you are well Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We’re glad to hear you had an amazing experience, especially with the northern white rhinos. We appreciate your comments regarding the pricing and apologize for any confusion. Some costs, such as park fees and optional activities, are set separately to give guests flexibility, but we understand the importance of clearer communication and will work on improving this. We truly value your feedback and hope to welcome you again in the future! Warm regards Daisy
via Tripadvisor
Excellent!!!!!
One of our best safari experiences. It was just my friend and me, so we had a proper private tour. What makes a tour even better is accommodating the needs of the guest when genuine help is required and trying to provide the best option in a given situation. Our guide Tony made sure that we made the most of our day. We highly recommend this tour.
Response from the operator: Hello Shruti, Hope you are well Thank you for writing back to us about your experience at Ol Pejeta conservancy. We are glad you had an excellent experience. I will share your great feedback with your driver/guide Tony. Warm regards Daisy
via Tripadvisor
Better than anticipated.
Had an amazing trip. Tony was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We are amateur birders and he was very helpful in identifying birds for us. I would definitely recommend this trip. He is also a very skilled driver getting us there and back safely with no stress to us.
Response from the operator: Thank you Ken for writing back to us this wonderful review. We are glad that you had an amazing trip.I will share this sincere and great feedback with your driver/guide Tony who was knowledgable and accomodating to you. Best regards Daisy
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 13 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $130 to $828
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by African Beast tours and safaris, who run 24 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.2 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
See everything African Beast tours and safaris runsWhy this scores 71
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Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Nairobi.
How much does Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi cost?
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Prices start at $130 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Nairobi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi take?
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Plan for about 13 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Nairobi is not rushed.
Is Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 24 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Nairobi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 13-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi?
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Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Nairobi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Nairobi and add a light layer if any part of the 13-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Nairobi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Nairobi?
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On Outty we rank every Nairobi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Wild 5-Day Safari: Magical Mara, Nakuru Wonders & Hell's Gate, 2 Days Amboseli Safari using a 4x4 Landcruiser jeep(with options), Kibera Slum Tour with Lucas. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Nairobi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Nairobi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi?
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Included: Hotel pick up and drop off; Transport by proper safari vehicle with pop up roof top for easy viewing of animals; and Driver/guide. Not included: Lunch at sweetwaters Serena( 40 USD per person upon early request); and Entrance Fees in Olpejeta Conservancy(110 USD per person) paid by card or cash. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 205 listed pickup locations in and around Nairobi. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Nairobi. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi?
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Across 24 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
What booking options are available for Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Without Entry using safari van, With Entry Fee with safari van, With 4x4 jeep, entry and lunch. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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