The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 90,000-acre not-for-profit wildlife conservancy. It sits on the equator west of Nanyuki, between the foothills of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya in Laikipia County. It works to conserve wildlife, provide a sanctuary for great apes and to generate income through wildlife tourism.
Here are some facts about Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Its the nearest place to Nairoi to see the big five, 3 hors drive from the capital making it an ideal escape for the weekend or even just a day trip.
- The Conservancy hosts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa.
- Two of the last remaining northern white rhinos in the world, Najin and Fatu, daughters of the Late Sudan who were moved here from Czech Republic in Dec 2009 together with the late Sudan and Suni, are housed here.
- The conservancy has a dedicated 24hrs armed security on a 700-acre enclosure to keep the northern white rhinos safe and in good heallth.
- Sudan, who died on 19th March, 2018 was the only remaining northern white rhino in the world. His death meant that the northern male white rhino became extinct. Suni, a nothern female white rhino had died earlier in October 2014 due to natural causes at the conservancy.
- The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is located here, aims at provinding a haven refuge for orphaned, abandoned, abused and rescued chimpanzees (39 so far) form West and central Africa. Most of them are confiscated from cramped and unnatural living conditions. They arrive with horrific injuries sustained from abuse at the hands of humans. The chimps are fed at set times, they return to their indoor enclosures at night after spending their days exploring, climbing, socialising, and learning to be chimpanzees all over again at vast natural enclosers separated by the Ewaso Nyiro River. This is the only place in Kenya where you can see these great, intelligent & endangered species.
- The conservancy hosts a small population of the Grevy’s Zebra and Jackson’s Hartebeest, herbivorous that are both endangered.
- The conservancy has a team of 14 dogs trained in tracking, attack, patrol, ivory detection, weapons detection, etc and their handlers assist in several areas of OPC security.
- The blind black rhino, Baraka, lives here in the encousure located next to the Morani Information center. Born in the wild in Ol pejeta, he lost his sight in both eyes due to fight and then a cataract. Visitors to Ol Pejeta Conservancy have free access to the Morani Information Centre and to Baraka between 10.30 and 6pm any day of the week.
- Located on the east of the conservancy, is a Rhino Memorial, 16 gravestones, to honor the lives of all rhinos that have been killed in the poaching epidemic. It was opened on 22nd September 2014 to mark World Rhino Day, an annual day meant to raise awareness on the plight of rhinos in Africa & Asia, to reflect on success stories and lessons learned.
- Want to be at both sides of the hemispheres, southern and northern hemisperes? Want to take a selfie with each foot on each side of the earth and the majectic Mount Kenya as your backdrop? Well this is the place for that. On a clear day, you can see the caps of Mount Kenya on a clear view.
- Visitors can take a walk along Hippo Hide nature trail. The hide is one of the permanent hides on Ol Pejeta located decretely on the banks of the mighty Ewaso Nyiro River. Hippos often spend the day keeping cool in the shallow water.
- Located discreetly in a wooded area of Scott’s Plain, is the Scott’s Hide which is permanent overlooking a water hole favoured by a diverse range of animals. It offers photographers, bird watchers and nature lovers a fantastic opportunity to experience wildlife differently.
- At the conservancy, visitors can indulge in more activities including; Lion tracking, Night game drive, Bush walk, Bird walk, Endangered species boma, Dog tracking, Behind scenes chimpanzees, Junior ranger, Riding with rhinos and Community visits
- It also hosts a number of accomodation facilites including; Sweetwaters Serena Camp, Ol Pejeta House, Ol Pejeta Bush Camp, Kicheche Laikipia Camp, Porini Rhino Camp, Jambo Mutara Tented Camp, Pelican House, Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages and The Stables
- Visitors who fancy camping can do so at differnt camping sites including at the Hippo Hide, Ol Lerai, Ewaso, Wilderness Campsite or at the Murera Donga
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