Exclusive road vehicle and guide · Written itinerary
Leave room for the moments along the way.
Private by designYour party, road vehicle and guide
A route that fitsFocused stays or multi-park journeys
Details agreed firstDates, accommodation and inclusions
A place with its own character
Why choose Ol Pejeta?
Ol Pejeta combines a wildlife safari setting with a conservation focus. It can be the main reason for a short highland trip or part of a wider route through Laikipia and northern Kenya.
An overnight stay gives a short introduction. Two nights allow more space for game drives and any separately reserved conservation experience.
Choose your itinerary: The two-day Ol Pejeta safari has one night; the three-day Ol Pejeta safari has two. For another destination, compare the four-day Samburu and Ol Pejeta route, with two Ol Pejeta nights and one Samburu night. Rustic itineraries visiting Ol Pejeta include the northern white rhino visit and chimpanzee sanctuary visit; reservations and access follow the conservancy arrangements for the booked dates.
Start with a route
Your Ol Pejeta journey starts here.
The safari collection includes dedicated destination stays and multi-park Kenya journeys. Each trip page sets out the daily route, overnight stops and included experiences.
Nairobi · Aberdare · Mount Kenya · Ol Pejeta · Nairobi
Five days exploring the Aberdares, Mount Kenya’s highland forest and Ol Pejeta. Two Aberdare nights are followed by one Mount Kenya-region night and one Ol Pejeta night, with a waterfall circuit, included guided forest walk and both Ol…
Nairobi · Aberdare · Ol Pejeta · Mount Kenya · Nairobi
This four-day highland safari combines an Aberdare forest visit and lodge waterhole viewing with two nights at Ol Pejeta. The conservancy programme includes the northern white rhino visit, Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and game drives before the final road…
The three-day journey combines Ol Pejeta game drives with the included northern white rhino and Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary visits. Two nights in the conservancy allow a full exploration day and a final morning drive before returning to Nairobi.
Nairobi · Meru · Ol Pejeta · Mount Kenya · Nairobi
Five days and four nights combine two nights in Meru National Park with two at Ol Pejeta. The programme includes Meru game drives and the Elsa heritage stop, followed by Ol Pejeta game viewing and the included northern…
Two Ol Pejeta nights support an arrival game drive, a full wildlife day and a final morning drive before returning to Nairobi. The included northern white rhino and standard chimpanzee sanctuary visits form part of the conservancy programme,…
Nairobi · Samburu · Ol Pejeta · Laikipia · Nairobi
Two Samburu nights precede three Ol Pejeta nights in Laikipia. Game drives are joined by the included conservancy-guided bush and bird walk, northern white rhino experience and standard chimpanzee sanctuary visit. A final Ol Pejeta morning drive completes…
Nairobi · Ol Pejeta · Laikipia · Mount Kenya · Nairobi
This five-day private highland safari spends two nights at Ol Pejeta and two in Laikipia. The route combines the included Ol Pejeta rhino and chimpanzee visits with the scheduled wildlife programme at the selected Laikipia base.
Private road safaris use an exclusive vehicle and guide. The itinerary and quotation specify accommodation, park entries, transfers and selected activities.
Want a different pace?
Add a night, change the route or tell us what matters most. Use these itineraries as a starting point for a private trip.
Each destination has its own landscapes, wildlife habitats and activities. Private guiding follows the booked itinerary and the permitted routes.
A little time to notice more.
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Look for rhinos
Spend time exploring rhino habitat with your guide. Wildlife viewing remains unpredictable, and the normal drive is distinct from a specialist encounter.
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Understand the conservation setting
Conservation experiences have separate booking conditions, including access, age limits, reservations and activity charges.
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Explore the highland landscape
Combine grassland and acacia-country drives with time to notice birds and the wider scenery. Mount Kenya views depend on visibility.
Good to know
A northern white rhino encounter, night drive or other specialist activity is not automatically included in conservancy entry or a standard safari.
Choose a base that makes sense
Where you stay shapes your safari.
Camp and lodge location determines access to wildlife areas and the length of transfers. The accommodation booking identifies the property, room category and meal plan.
A tented camp
Ol Pejeta lists Sweetwaters Serena Camp among its tented accommodation. Room category, meals and included activities are specified in the booking.
A lodge or smaller camp
Choose the setting and pace that fit your party. Confirm guiding, meals and entry arrangements alongside the room.
A modest stay
The Stables provides a simpler accommodation option at Ol Pejeta. Facilities, meals, transport and activities are specified in the booking.
Compare the whole trip.
The safari total covers the items listed in the quotation: accommodation, meals, private transport, guiding, entries, activities and transfers. Rates vary by season, party size and room arrangement.
A little planning goes a long way
Make the journey work for you.
An overnight stay gives a short introduction. Two nights allow more space for game drives and any separately reserved conservation experience.
When to visit
Highland mornings can be cool. Recent rainfall changes driving conditions and visibility, so keep the activity plan flexible around your dates.
Fees and what is included
Entry fees follow the park or conservancy authority, visitor category, age, travel dates and activities. The safari quotation itemises the entries included in the itinerary.
Park road safaris use an exclusive vehicle and guide. Tour minivans and Land Cruiser 4x4s provide the transport options, with the vehicle matched to the itinerary and party.
Before you decide
A few useful answers.
Share your priorities and we can help you choose a realistic route.
Is a northern white rhino encounter included?
Yes. Rustic Nature Tours includes the northern white rhino visit and chimpanzee sanctuary visit in all its Ol Pejeta safari itineraries. The conservancy controls reservations, access and keeper instructions; the confirmed programme records those arrangements.
How long should I spend in Ol Pejeta?
An overnight stay gives a short introduction. Two nights allow more space for game drives and any separately reserved conservation experience.
Can I combine this with other parks?
Yes. The collection includes multi-destination safaris. Each trip page sets out the daily route, overnight stops and transfers.
Is my safari private?
Your park road safari uses an exclusive vehicle and guide for your own party. Accommodation and separately booked activities can have shared facilities; specialist arrangements are confirmed in the quote.
What do you need for an accurate quote?
Send dates, adults, children’s ages, preferred accommodation, vehicle choice and any activities that matter to you. Mention Ol Pejeta and your available travel days.
From real travellers
The journeys people remember.
Guest feedback about travelling with Rustic Nature Tours. Individual experiences and sightings vary.
4.9
Based on 664 reviews
Erica Anderson
What an amazing tour: we saw an incredible number and variety of animals and got to learn so much from our fantastic guide Kelvin. He was very knowledgable and patient with us andWhat an amazing tour: we saw an incredible number and variety of animals and got to learn so much from our fantastic guide Kelvin. He was very knowledgable and patient with us and he made our experience unforgettable. Could not have asked for a better introduction to Kenya!…
Laura H
Very knowledgeable and friendly
michael graham
Kelvin met us at the airport, took us to our hotel and then picked us up next morning for a 5 day Safari through the Masai Mara. Brilliant experience! Kelvin is knowledgeable,Kelvin met us at the airport, took us to our hotel and then picked us up next morning for a 5 day Safari through the Masai Mara. Brilliant experience! Kelvin is knowledgeable, patient and great fun. Rustic Nature Tours are well organised and quick to respond from my very first enquiry. You won’t be disappointed.…
Peter M
Great experience! Kelvin is an excellent guide and is full of knowledge. He made sure our 3 experiences were to the max. I highly recommend Rustic Nature Tours and I recommendGreat experience! Kelvin is an excellent guide and is full of knowledge. He made sure our 3 experiences were to the max. I highly recommend Rustic Nature Tours and I recommend asking for Kelvin as your guide.…
Ruth
My husband and I completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking atMy husband and I completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake, three lions slinking past our vehicle as they hunted an impala, a huge crocodile incubating eggs, two white rhinos napping on the side of the road, and so much more. Our guide was happy to provide knowledgeable answers to all of our questions and was amazing at locating wildlife. I absolutely recommend this company.…
Michael G
Rustic Nature Tours were responsive from my very first contact and flexible with what we wanted to do and when. The Safari was excellent and accomodation/food spot on. If someoneRustic Nature Tours were responsive from my very first contact and flexible with what we wanted to do and when. The Safari was excellent and accomodation/food spot on. If someone says they had a better guide than Kelvin, they are making it up! He’s the MAN. We had a blast.…
Fernando Estaragues
It was a really good experience, it's totally recommended, the service of the office guys is good, they answer to you everytime and with a lot of enthusiasm.The truck was reallyIt was a really good experience, it's totally recommended, the service of the office guys is good, they answer to you everytime and with a lot of enthusiasm.The truck was really good with a lot of personalized service.The guide was the best one, fully recommended our guide, Kelvin Ndolo, he drive through all the safari to let us catch some good pictures, the service is really good with him, he was a nice person with a lot of experience, telling you about everything in Kenya in general, nice time with him, helping, giving advices, experienced man.He is el chingon!!In general we can say that we wouldn't be in a better tour and guide for the first experience in Kenya!…
Nicole S
We had a wonderful day exploring Nairobi and learning so much about the history of both the city and Kenya. This private tour was great value, offering pick-up directly from ourWe had a wonderful day exploring Nairobi and learning so much about the history of both the city and Kenya. This private tour was great value, offering pick-up directly from our hotel and a comfortable ride to each site.Our driver/guide, Denish, was fantastic! extremely safe, knowledgeable, and always ready to answer any questions we had. Every guide we met at the individual stops was equally kind and full of insights.Highlights of our day included a delicious lunch, visiting local community shops for souvenirs, and especially the museum and Kobe Tough! It was the perfect blend of culture, history, and city highlights. If you have a day in Nairobi, we highly recommend booking this tour!…
Marc-Antoine Ladouceur
I booked a four-day trip with Rustic Nature Tour (Safari tour) in Kenya at the very last minute, and they absolutely nailed it. They put together a beautiful itinerary, adapted toI booked a four-day trip with Rustic Nature Tour (Safari tour) in Kenya at the very last minute, and they absolutely nailed it. They put together a beautiful itinerary, adapted to my preferences, at a price that really surprised me, in a good way. My guide was fantastic, not just knowledgeable about wildlife but also about the socialBiophysical environmental, geomorphology and human stories behind the places we visited. Everything just flowed. I couldn’t be happier with the experience and highly recommend them to anyone looking for an authentic Kenyan adventure…
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Just completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake,Just completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake, three lions slinking past our vehicle as they hunted an impala, a huge crocodile incubating eggs, two white rhinos napping on the side of the road, and so much more. Our guide was happy to provide knowledgeable answers to all of our questions and was amazing at locating wildlife. I absolutely recommend this company.…
Katie Richards-Schuster
Kelvin and Rustic Nature Tours were the absolute best choice for the two day trips we did during our time in Nairobi. We could not have asked for a better experience. The tripsKelvin and Rustic Nature Tours were the absolute best choice for the two day trips we did during our time in Nairobi. We could not have asked for a better experience. The trips were completely seamless. We had terrific communication beforehand in preparation for the experiences, and we felt that all aspects were accounted for. Kelvin was absolutely exceptional as a guide. He was very knowledgeable about the animals, the local history, and the elements of the safari experience. His ability to navigate us to exactly the spots where we could see the most, be the closest, and truly experience all that Kenya has to offer.For the first-day experience, we traveled to Amboseli. People in our group really wanted to see elephants. And elephants we saw! Kelvin helped position the Land Cruiser so that we had multiple herds of elephants (including babies) walk in front of the vehicle, less than 10 feet away!! It was a memorable sight. We also saw lions, zebras, wildebeests, birds (of all kinds), giraffes, and so much more. Kelvin has a college degree in wildlife management, and he is both extraordinarily knowledgeable and professional in the trip. He answered our questions, provided information, and helped us experience the wildlife in the safest manner possible. I would definitely recommend taking the Land Cruiser over the Safari van. The roads in the park are bumpy, and the Land Cruiser ensured a safe, comfortable ride while also getting us into the perfect spot to see the animals. After 4 hours or so in the park, we headed to a beautiful lodge to eat. The food and experience at the lodge were wonderful. After that, we did another drive before leaving to head back to Nairobi. A long but unbelievable day!For the second experience, we headed to Nairobi National Park, then the Sheldrick Elephant Trust, Kobe Beads, lunch, and the Giraffe Center. Again, Kelvin was a masterful guide. In the park, he got us close to hippos, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, ostriches, and even a crocodile- among many other animals. He found the perfect spots and maneuvered the vehicle just right (and sometimes even off the beaten path) to make sure we saw the best views of the animals (again, we recommend the Land Cruiser for the best experience!). After talking with others who took different trips to Nairobi National Park, we realized how special our visit was. Many of them didn’t have Kelvin guiding them and, as a result, missed seeing all that we saw. We can’t emphasize enough how amazing Kelvin is. From there, Kelvin got us to the Elephant Sanctuary. He had the tickets already set, so all we needed to do was walk in, and then he got us to the perfect spot where we could be feet away from baby elephants, a baby rhino, and a baby zebra. Truly spectacular! After that, we visited a local bead factory that is a microenterprise supporting local women. We had a tour, learned about the beading process, and then had the opportunity to visit their shop (no hassling or pressure to buy- but we did get some beautiful items!). Then to a hidden garden for lunch at a local restaurant, and then finally to the giraffes. By the time we got to the giraffes, it was very busy, but again, Kelvin worked his magic to get us through the line quickly (we felt like VIPs!) and to the perfect spot to feed them. He clearly knows the staff, as he was able to get us pictures and even additional food to feed the animals. After a long day, he masterfully navigated traffic (which is no joke) to return us to the hotel.All in all, our time in Kenya would not have been the same without Kelvin and Rustic Nature Tours. We can’t recommend their tours any higher. You will not be disappointed!!!…
Brianna D
Our amazing guide Faith was right on time to pick us up at our hotel. We started the morning with a trip to Kobe Tough where we saw the bead making process. Then we headed to theOur amazing guide Faith was right on time to pick us up at our hotel. We started the morning with a trip to Kobe Tough where we saw the bead making process. Then we headed to the elephant orphanage where Faith knew the whole system and was able to get us up close spots in the “splash zone.” Next up was the giraffe center where we got up close to hand feed giraffes. Faith knew all of the giraffes by name and personality and even took photos on our camera for us. Afterwards we stopped for traditional Kenyan lunch (at your own expense) and we elected to do the Karen Blixen museum for the entrance fee as well. Since it was just me and my husband, Faith even drove us to the local mall before taking us back to the hotel. Overall it was a day well spent with memories to last a lifetime!…