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10 Days Ol Pejeta Rhino & Chimpanzee Safari
Overview: 10 Days Ol Pejeta Rhino & Chimpanzee Safari
This ten-day safari is a journey into the heart of Kenya’s most impactful conservation landscapes, anchored by the world-renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy—home to the largest population of black rhinos in East Africa and the last remaining northern white rhinos on Earth. Blending immersive wildlife encounters, meaningful conservation insights, big cat territories, and scenic highland beauty, this itinerary moves from Nairobi’s cultural energy to the Laikipia Plateau, Aberdare forests, Samburu’s rugged north, and back to Ol Pejeta for a deeper, richer exploration. It is designed for travelers who seek both exceptional game viewing and a deeper understanding of Kenya’s pioneering wildlife protection efforts, all within a beautifully paced, immersive adventure.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Gateway to Discovery
- Day 2: Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Entering the World of Rhinos
- Day 3: Rhino Tracking & Northern White Rhino Sanctuary – Up Close With History
- Day 4: Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Savannah Wildlife – A Rare Double Experience
- Day 5: Ol Pejeta to Aberdare National Park – Into Mystical Highland Forests
- Day 6: Full Day Aberdare Experience – Forest Giants & Alpine Moorlands
- Day 7: Aberdare to Samburu – Entering the Northern Frontier
- Day 8: Full Day in Samburu – Rare Wildlife & Cultural Insight
- Day 9: Return to Ol Pejeta – Final Game Drives & Sunset Views
- Day 10: Morning Game Drive & Return to Nairobi – Farewell to Conservation Country
Detailed Itinerary: 10 Days Ol Pejeta Rhino & Chimpanzee Safari
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Gateway to Discovery
Your safari begins in Nairobi, a dynamic city surrounded by rolling hills, cultural landmarks, and pockets of wildlife. After arriving at your hotel, you may unwind or take an optional visit to the Giraffe Centre or Nairobi National Museum. The evening offers time to settle in and prepare for your conservation-inspired journey into Kenya’s northern highlands.
Day 2: Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Entering the World of Rhinos
Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you travel toward the Laikipia Plateau, where open savannahs and forests herald your arrival at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Afternoon game drives reveal thriving populations of elephants, lions, buffalos, zebras, and antelopes. But the highlight is the rhino population—both black and white—roaming the vast plains under a protective conservation model that has earned global praise. As the sun lowers, the conservancy glows in soft evening light, offering a serene first encounter.
Day 3: Rhino Tracking & Northern White Rhino Sanctuary – Up Close With History
Your third day dives into Ol Pejeta’s most influential work. You begin with a guided rhino-tracking experience, following expert rangers who monitor individual rhinos daily. Later, you visit the sanctuary that houses the world’s last two northern white rhinos—an emotional, powerful moment that connects you directly to the urgency of conservation. The afternoon continues with traditional game drives across the conservancy’s open plains, ending with a peaceful sunset over Mount Kenya’s distant silhouette.
Day 4: Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Savannah Wildlife – A Rare Double Experience
Today you visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where chimpanzees find lifelong refuge. Rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, each chimp has a story of survival. As you explore the sanctuary, the emotional connection to conservation deepens. Afternoon hours are spent on game drives where lions, cheetahs, and even elusive leopards emerge from the bushes. The blend of primate rescue efforts and classical African wildlife encounters defines this meaningful day.
Day 5: Ol Pejeta to Aberdare National Park – Into Mystical Highland Forests
After breakfast, you leave Ol Pejeta and travel into the cool, mist-swept Aberdare Range. The landscape shifts dramatically into dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and bamboo thickets. Upon arrival at your historic tree lodge, you spend your afternoon watching wildlife gather at illuminated waterholes—elephants, buffalos, bushbucks, hyenas, and sometimes leopards emerge silently from the forest. The peaceful, atmospheric evening feels almost otherworldly.
Day 6: Full Day Aberdare Experience – Forest Giants & Alpine Moorlands
Your day in Aberdare reveals the region’s deep biodiversity. From forest elephants and giant forest hogs to rare bongos, the highlands are alive with species that rarely appear elsewhere. If conditions allow, you may explore the park’s higher moorland terrain, where sweeping views, cold misty winds, and unique plant species take you into a completely different ecosystem. The soothing quiet of Aberdare adds a contemplative rhythm to your journey.
Day 7: Aberdare to Samburu – Entering the Northern Frontier
Leaving the cool highlands, you descend into the dramatic warm landscapes of Samburu, a semi-arid region famed for its unique wildlife and striking scenery. Afternoon game drives introduce you to the Samburu “Special Five”—reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, Somali ostriches, gerenuks, and beisa oryx. Along the Ewaso Nyiro River, elephants gather to drink while crocodiles drift in the shallows. Samburu’s rugged beauty adds a new dimension to your safari.
Day 8: Full Day in Samburu – Rare Wildlife & Cultural Insight
A full day of exploration in Samburu offers endless opportunities to witness rare northern Kenya wildlife. Cheetahs thrive in the open plains, leopards slip into the shady acacias, and lions survey the dunes. In the afternoon, you may visit a Samburu community to learn about their pastoral traditions, vibrant beadwork, and deep relationship with the land. As sunset paints the cliffs in copper and gold, the wilderness feels both ancient and alive.
Day 9: Return to Ol Pejeta – Final Game Drives & Sunset Views
Today you travel back to Ol Pejeta for one more immersion in Kenya’s leading conservation stronghold. Afternoon game viewing revisits the rhinos, predators, and plains wildlife you met earlier, giving you a deeper appreciation for the conservancy’s success stories. With wildlife thriving around waterholes and grasslands glowing in the warm light, your final evening in the wild feels like a celebration of everything Kenya’s landscapes strive to protect.
Day 10: Morning Game Drive & Return to Nairobi – Farewell to Conservation Country
Your last day opens with a quiet sunrise drive through Ol Pejeta, capturing final views of rhinos grazing peacefully, elephants marching across the plains, and birds calling in the early light. After breakfast, you return to Nairobi for your onward journey, carrying with you the powerful memories of conservation in action, intimate wildlife encounters, and Kenya’s breathtaking highland wilderness.
Tour Includes
- Safari Park fees
- All Tour activities
- All Tour accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation ( To & From )
- All Taxes/VAT
- Everyday Meals ( As specified )
- Drinking water ( On all days )
Tour Excludes
- International flights ( From / to home )
- Additional Accommodation
- Tips
- Personal items(Souvenirs, etc.)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Gov increase of taxes and/or park fees
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Lifepath Safaris is proudly Ugandan — founded, guided, and managed by locals who know East Africa beyond maps. Our guides are storytellers, naturalists, and cultural ambassadors with years of experience leading safaris across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
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Our safaris are guided by a deep respect for nature and the communities who protect it. Lifepath Safaris actively supports eco-conscious lodges, community tourism projects, and local conservation initiatives that sustain wildlife habitats. When you travel with us, your journey contributes directly to protecting Uganda’s gorillas, elephants, and the incredible ecosystems that make Africa thrive.
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