Laikipia Plateau, Kenya
Ol Pejeta Bush Camp
A relaxed and authentic safari experience within a pioneering reserve
Owned and managed by legendary guide Alex Hunter, Ol Pejeta Bush Camp is an excellent base from which to discover the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy, from the pioneering conservation projects to the spectacular sightings of white and black rhino and rare Northern wildlife.
Sitting on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, commanding magnificent views to Mount Kenya, six traditional East African safari tents offer a true bush experience – low key and low impact but thoroughly comfortable.
All tents come complete with warm blankets for the winter mornings, rechargeable solar lights and en-suite bathrooms with hot-water safari bucket showers. Individual verandas provide the perfect spot to while away an afternoon in privacy, watching the animals come and go along the river bank.
The two communal tents looking out over the sprawling plains are the hub of the camp. Meals are enjoyed under canvas in the dining tent, while the breezy mess tent with its inviting sofas and armchairs encapsulates the friendly, relaxed atmosphere in camp. When darkness falls, evenings are spent around the fire, waiting to catch a glimpse of a rhino ambling down to drink at the river.
Alongside the traditional game drives and bush walks with Alex Hunter, activities from Ol Pejeta Bush Camp focus on the unique conservation projects in the conservancy. Visits to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary – the only place in Kenya where this highly endangered species can be seen – and the Northern white rhino enclosure are both on offer, as well as mornings or afternoons spent with the local communities to gain an insight into the daily workings of the conservancy.
Highlights
Game drives
Night drives
Game walks with renowned guide and owner, Alex Hunter
Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary tours
Endangered Species Enclosure visit
Cultural and community experiences
Six safari tents
Communal dining and lounge tents
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Places to combine Ol Pejeta Bush Camp with
Etosha National Park
Encounter by Ongava is an intimate safari camp set within Ongava Game Reserve, on the southern edge of Etosha National Park. You’ll be surrounded by Mopane woodland and wildlife moving freely through the landscape.
There are eight spacious walk-in tents: seven standard tents and one paired tent that works well for families or small groups. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower and a private deck.
You can head out on game drives across the 30,000-hectare Ongava Game Reserve. The area is known for its rhino population, as well as lion, zebra and antelope, including the endemic black-faced impala. We especially recommend private guided nature walks, where you can slow down, appreciate the small details and explore with minimal impact. There may be the chance to approach white rhino on foot, as well as spend time bird watching.
For a wider safari experience, take a guided excursion into nearby Etosha National Park, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area. At the Ongava Visitor Centre, learn about the region’s geology, wildlife, plants and ecology.
Back at camp, slow down by the pool, settle into the library or gather at the bar as evening falls. The day softens into drinks, quiet conversation and the sounds of the reserve.
