Here you will share your space with the last three surviving northern white rhino in the world
Location: Ol Pejeta Bush Camp sits on the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River, in the heart of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in central Kenya. This 90,000-acre private reserve is one of the most successful conservation areas in East Africa, home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife including the Big Five, along with rare northern species and East Africa’s largest population of black rhino. It’s also where the world’s last two northern white rhinos are protected. With Mount Kenya rising in the background, and rich, game-filled plains right on your doorstep, the camp’s setting feels both peaceful and alive with purpose.
Rooms: The camp has just seven classic safari tents, offering simple, comfortable accommodation that keeps you close to nature without sacrificing the essentials. Each tent is spacious and unfussy, with solar lighting, cosy beds, en-suite bathrooms, and private verandas looking out across the bush. The style here is refreshingly honest - canvas walls, thoughtful touches, and that wonderful sense of being completely connected to the land. For families, there’s a two-bedroom unit that works well for older children. It’s not flashy, but it’s exactly what you want from a proper bush camp.
Amenities: Ol Pejeta Bush Camp keeps things pared back, but everything you need is here. There’s a relaxed communal lounge and dining area under canvas, with comfy sofas, woven rugs, and plenty of space to unwind between game drives. Meals are wholesome and home-cooked, often served communally and always with a warm welcome. Service is low-key but attentive, with a team that make you feel instantly at home. The atmosphere is social, easy-going, and ideal for travellers who are more focused on meaningful safari experiences than on ticking off hotel luxuries.
Activities: This is one of the most rewarding safari destinations in Kenya, with activities that go far beyond the usual game drives. In addition to excellent wildlife viewing, you can track rhinos on foot with anti-poaching rangers, visit the last northern white rhinos at the endangered species enclosure, or head out on a behind-the-scenes conservation tour. There are also opportunities for cycling safaris, night drives, community visits, and even lion tracking with researchers. The guiding is top-tier, and the variety of experiences makes this a brilliant choice for return travellers or anyone with a deeper interest in conservation.
Sustainability: Ol Pejeta Bush Camp is operated by Asilia Africa, a company with a long-standing reputation for responsible tourism. The camp is entirely solar powered, and designed to leave a minimal footprint. It plays an active role in supporting the conservancy’s ambitious wildlife protection and community development programmes. A stay here directly contributes to rhino conservation, local education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihoods. This is a safari that matters - not just to you, but to the future of Kenya’s wildlife and the people who live alongside it.
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Find out the best time to visit Kenya with our month by month guide.
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January
January is a great time for wildlife viewing. The landscapes are lush and green after the 'short rains' and newborn animals can been seen. It is hot, but brief afternoon or evening showers cool things down, without compromising your safari. Over on the coast the sea is clear, making it ideal for diving and snorkelling, and the days are warm and bright.
February
February is an ideal time to visit Kenya, and great for game viewing. The landscapes are green and thriving thanks to the short rains, and newborn animals will be hopping around the plains. There maybe a few afternoon showers which are welcome in the heat, and don't impact on wildlife viewing. Water clarify is excellent at the moment, which is good news for watersports enthusiasts. And if you want to spot a whale shark, now is the time to try.
March
Still a good option for wildlife viewing and diving, although with the 'long rains' just around the corner, expect wetter and hotter weather.
April
April brings the start of the 'long rains' which means game reserves and national parks become muddy and harder to drive around. Over on the coast it's hot and wet, so it isn't the best time of year to travel. Some camps and lodges close during this period.
May
The 'long rains' continue into May, making park tracks difficult to navigate in the mud, and the coast very warm and wet. There will be less accommodation choice at this time as several lodges and camps during this period.
June
June is a beautiful time of year to visit Kenya, with the rains receding to just light showers, and the long dry season not far ahead. The high grasses can sometimes make it more of a challenge to spot game, but the landscapes are lush and some animals may begin arriving early for the migration. At altitude nights can be cool, but elsewhere the temperature is pleasant.
July
July marks the beginning of the great migration into the Masai Mara, and with warm and generally dry weather, this is a great time of year to visit. Days are sunny, skies are blue and there isn't too much dust around, so it's a great time for photography.
August
The migration is now in full swing in the Masai Mara, with lots of river crossing action, so if you want to see those massive herds of wildebeest and zebra, now is the time to come. Game viewing in general is excellent and it's one of the most popular times of year to visit, so some of the main parks do become crowded. Temperatures are warm and dry.
September
Game viewing continues to be excellent, and the weather is generally dry so this is another ideal month to visit Kenya's parks. The bush is less dense and as animals gather around waterholes and rivers it makes wildlife spotting much easier.
October
October is a great time if you want to avoid the crowds and don't mind the temperature slowly starting to rise. There may be a few short showers, but game viewing remains excellent with the end of the migration, and it's a good time to holiday anywhere in Kenya.
November
November heralds the start of the 'short rains' and with hotter temperatures some camps are closed. The Mara however is still open, and despite sometimes stormy skies, game viewing is still good. Fewer crowds and lower prices make this an attractive month to visit. Over on the coast water clarify is good for snorkelling and diving.
December
The 'short rains' are bringing the landscapes back to life, and as the plains start to become green again, wildlife viewing remains good, and it's a great time for birding. Some camps are closed (mainly in the north of Kenya) but many others remain open. The showers tend to fall in the afternoons and don't impact greatly on a safari. Take advantage of reduced visitor numbers and lower prices.
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