​Wildlife & Animals – Ol Pejeta

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is home to all of the Big Five. It is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, and sightings of both black and white rhino are common. Ol Pejeta is said to have the highest predator density in Kenya outside of the Maasai Mara; and there is a good chance of seeing lion, cheetah and hyena.

Abundant
Common
Occasional
Rare
None
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
HippoOccasional
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
WildebeestOccasional
White RhinoCommon
Black RhinoCommon
LionOccasional
LeopardRare
CheetahOccasional
HyenaCommon
Wild DogRare

Wildlife Highlights

The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is a refuge for chimpanzees rescued from the black market. It is the only place to see these charismatic apes in Kenya.

The endangered species enclosure is home to the only two remaining northern white rhinos in the world. Visitors can learn of efforts to bring this subspecies back from the brink of extinction.

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

The best time for wildlife viewing is from July to September and January to March. The soil in the region is mostly black cotton soil, which becomes very difficult to navigate after heavy rain. Wildlife viewing can become problematic in April and November – the wettest months. 4x4 vehicles are a must during the rainy season.

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