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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