Ol Pejeta Conservancy in West Of Nanyuki, Nanyuki: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
Animals and wildlife in West Of Nanyuki, Nanyuki
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Ol Pejeta is a 90,000-acre conservancy near Nanyuki with Big Five game drives, the last two northern white rhinos and Kenya's only chimpanzee sanctuary. Daily entry is KSh 2,000 per adult and KSh 1,000 per child for East African citizens, paid cashless and booked online. Plan a full day or longer.
What is Ol Pejeta Conservancy?
Ol Pejeta is a not-for-profit conservancy of about 90,000 acres (360 sq km) on the equator west of Nanyuki, about 3.5 hours north of Nairobi. It has the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, with more than 130 black rhinos, and is home to the last two northern white rhinos on Earth. It is also the only place in Kenya where visitors can see chimpanzees, at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, which was set up with KWS and the Jane Goodall Institute.
Daily entry covers self-drive game viewing, the chimpanzee sanctuary, the Morani Information Centre, Baraka the blind rhino and a nature trail. Specialist experiences such as northern white rhino visits, lion tracking and night drives cost extra. A day visit is possible but busy, and two or three nights give a better balance.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child (3 to 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya / East African resident | KES 2,000 | KES 1,000,311 |
| Non-resident | KES 110 | KES 55 |
2026 entry: East African citizens KSh 2,000 adult / KSh 1,000 child / KSh 500 student; East African residents KSh 3,500 / KSh 1,750 / KSh 500; non-residents USD 110 / USD 55 / USD 32. Children under 3 enter free. Entry includes self-drive game viewing and the chimpanzee sanctuary, but vehicle fees and paid experiences (northern white rhino visit USD 70 adult / USD 35 child, lion tracking, night drives about USD 70) are extra. Leaving and re-entering may mean paying again.
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- Book online before you go Entry is cashless | Chimpanzee sanctuary is included
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Okay | Game drives from the vehicle, with breaks | 3–5 years |
Key details
- Address
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy, west of Nanyuki, on the equator, Laikipia County, Nanyuki
- How long to plan
- Full day or longer (2 to 3 nights recommended)
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
What to expect when you visit
Book and pay online, then enter by self-drive or with a guide. The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is open in the morning and afternoon, with viewing windows of about 8:30am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 4:30pm.
Game drives show the Big Five and the rhinos, and you can add paid experiences such as the northern white rhino visit, lion tracking or a night drive.
Tickets and costs
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Vehicle fee, northern white rhino visit, lion tracking, night drives, guides
Plan your visit
- How to get there
West of Nanyuki on the equator, between the foothills of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya, about 3.5 hours north of Nairobi.
- By car
- About 3.5 hours from Nairobi, depending on traffic
- Combine with
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy Animal Orphanage
- What to bring
Binoculars, camera, hat and sunscreen, water, snacks
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy?
- Kenya and East African resident adults pay KES 2,000 and resident children (ages 3 to 11) pay KES 1,000,311. Non-resident adults pay KES 110 and non-resident children pay KES 55. 2026 entry: East African citizens KSh 2,000 adult / KSh 1,000 child / KSh 500 student; East African residents KSh 3,500 / KSh 1,750 / KSh 500; non-residents USD 110 / USD 55 / USD 32. Children under 3 enter free. Entry includes self-drive game viewing and the chimpanzee sanctuary, but vehicle fees and paid experiences (northern white rhino visit USD 70 adult / USD 35 child, lion tracking, night drives about USD 70) are extra. Leaving and re-entering may mean paying again.
- How long do you need at Ol Pejeta Conservancy?
- Plan for Full day or longer (2 to 3 nights recommended).
- How do you get to Ol Pejeta Conservancy?
- About 3.5 hours from Nairobi, depending on traffic. West of Nanyuki on the equator, between the foothills of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya, about 3.5 hours north of Nairobi.
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