Formerly a colonial-era cattle ranch, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy is now a model of pioneering Kenyan conservation efforts, successfully fusing sustainable, small-scale tourism with the protection of natural habitat and wildlife to help make Laikipia one of the foremost safari destinations in East Africa.
Here in the foothills of Mount Kenya you’ll find thriving populations of white and black rhino including the famous blind rhino, Baraka; the country’s only chimpanzee sanctuary, and a treasure trove of unforgettable safari experiences.
The closest location to Nairobi for viewing Africa’s iconic Big Five, the beauty of Ol Pejeta is difficult to overstate. Unforgettable game drives take place by hardy 4×4 vehicles in the early mornings and evenings, when predators tend to be at their most active and prey at their most watchful.
Experienced guides know where the best chances of a thrilling encounter can be found, as well as the perfect angles for a classic photograph. With a magnificent backdrop of Mt. Kenya, and wonderfully diverse terrain to explore, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is without a doubt one of the finest game viewing destinations in East Africa.
Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, established in 1993, is the only place in Kenya where you can see chimpanzees, which are not native to the country. Always a popular visitor attraction in Ol Pejeta Conservancy which, let’s be honest, is not short of incredible moments, a behind-the-scenes tour of the sanctuary lets you watch the chimpanzees during feeding time and during their daily enrichment activities.
Many of these curious and playful animals have been rescued from terrible conditions, and here in the vast natural enclosures of Sweetwaters they can find safety at last. Visiting the sanctuary is an emotional experience, contributes to the chimpanzees’ wellbeing, and proves to be simply unforgettable for many visitors to Ol Pejeta.
Lion tracking in Ol Pejeta Conservancy offers the opportunity to get up close and personal with a majestic pride, letting you contribute to conservation efforts while gaining a fascinating insight into the behaviors and personalities of the big cats.
Many lions have now been fitted with GPS collars, enabling guides to track them with greater ease, and conservation organizations to monitor their numbers and geographical spread. Whether you encounter a pride dozing in the shade, feasting upon a fresh kill, or even on the verge of a hunt, the thrill of tracking lions in Ol Pejeta is one of the ultimate experiences on a Kenya safari vacation.
Discover the realities of African conservation with a memorable Ol Pejeta dog tracking visit. Tragically, poaching remains one of the foremost threats to African wildlife, but Kenyan conservancies such as Ol Pejeta are at the forefront of efforts to combat it.
Ol Pejeta dog tracking experiences introduce you to specialist anti-poaching dog units, where you’ll meet the canines and their handlers, learn about the vital role they play in protecting wildlife, and tour the kennels. Those with a streak of adventure can also put their wits to the test by hiding around the area to see if the bloodhounds can sniff them out (be assured, they most certainly will).
There’s nothing like a walking safari to thoroughly immerse you in the sights, sounds and scents of the African bush. Ol Pejeta walking safaris are led by experienced, armed rangers with years of knowledge built up concerning the conservancy’s wildlife and habitats.
During a typical bush walk in Ol Pejeta, you might be learning how to identify the tracks and spoor of different species, the calls of birdlife, or the effects of rainfall on the landscape. Immersive, informative and endlessly fascinating, Ol Pejeta bush walks bring you breathtaking encounters with Kenyan wildlife, a classic component of any safari holiday.
The efforts of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy to combat poaching necessitate close cooperation with local communities, and as part of a Laikipia safari, visitors can learn about the astonishing range of outreach programs here, covering everything from healthcare to sustainable energy, education to agriculture.
Ol Pejeta community visits, which during term time can also involve invitations to local schools, not only help to raise funds and awareness of conservation issues. They also open a window on traditional ways of life, developing bonds between people from cultures that may seem worlds apart, but are in fact much closer than they realize.
With over 100 permanent residents, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. Black rhino are critically endangered, but the numbers in the wild are now slowly climbing, in large part due to efforts of community conservation organisations such as Ol Pejeta.
Experienced guides lead you into the thick bush habitat preferred by the rhino for breathtaking encounters with these majestic and immensely powerful creatures. You can also visit the Morani Information Center to learn more about conservation efforts here, set foot inside a genuine rhino transportation crate, and meet the famous blind black rhino, Baraka, the perfect ambassador for the vital work being done at Ol Pejeta.
Gorilla Safari Lodge is a private and secluded upmarket lodge with spectacular views of the Bwindi rainforest and located close to the Gorilla Trekking starting point. The lodge consists of spacious chalets, the main lodge area with a restaurant, and a bar overlooking the Bwindi rainforest and a gift shop. It also has free WIFI available at the main lodge area.
These are chalets, each consisting of a spacious room, a private terrace, and en-suite bathroom. They are beautifully decorated and nicely lit with great views of the Bwindi rainforest. Each room is fitted with large comfortable beds, plush linen, mosquito net wrapping around the bed, lounge furniture, and a fireplace. The bathrooms have flush toilets and showers with hot and cold running water.
Meals are all included; 2 breakfasts, two lunches, and two dinners. The restaurant offers 3-course meals of local and international specialties.
Spacious and nicely-decorated rooms
Great location
Spectacular views of Bwindi rainforest
Elaborate meals and variety of choices
Spacious restaurant
Free WIFI
No WIFI in the rooms
| Pax | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Price per person | $2,125 | $1,754 | $1,692 | $1,661 | $1,642 | $1,629 |
Prices are based on double room occupancy. You can upgrade to a single room for $106 per person.
Rushaga Gorilla Camp is a mid-range mountain lodge located in the south-eastern part of the park near one of the four gorilla trekking starting points known as Rushaga. The lodge has excellent panoramic views of the Bwindi forest and is a 5 minutes' walk to the gorilla trekking starting point. It also has a restaurant that offers a full English breakfast, an a la carte lunch menu, and a choice of 3 set meals for dinner. You can also access free WIFI at the main lounge and restaurant area of the lodge.
These are spacious cottages with large comfortable beds and linen, lounge furniture, and a private terrace looking towards the Bwindi rainforest. All rooms have a spacious private bathroom with flush toilets, solar-powered hot showers, a sink, and a dressing countertop and mirror.
Your stay includes two breakfasts, two lunches, and two dinners. The meals are all made from western or intercontinental cuisine.
Relatively good price
Great location
Spacious rooms
Views of the Bwindi rainforest
Free WIFI
Not nicely decorated
The linen is comfortable but not plush
Limited food items at the restaurant
| Pax | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Price per person | $1,834 | $1,448 | $1,385 | $1,354 | $1,335 | $1,323 |
Prices are based on double room occupancy. You can upgrade to a single room for $146 per person.
Gorilla Valley Lodge is a small, low-budget lodge located in the south-eastern part of the park near one of the four gorilla trekking starting points known as Rushaga. The lodge has a small restaurant that offers a basic continental breakfast and a few options of international cuisine for lunch and dinner.
These are clean and modestly furnished brick and motor rooms consisting of a comfortable bed, linen, towels, and en-suite bathrooms. The bathrooms have solar-powered hot water showers and flush toilets. The rooms also have lighting, power plugs, and mosquito nets over the beds.
Only breakfast and dinner are included in the basic plan. You can order lunch daily at the restaurant.
Affordable and comfortable rooms
Good location
Basic facilities
Small rooms
Limited meal options
Limited views
No internet access
If there are no rooms available at the time of your booking. We will provide a suitable replacement.
| Pax | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Price per person | $1,438 | $1,187 | $1,125 | $1,094 | $1,075 | $1,062 |
Prices are based on double room occupancy. You can upgrade to a single room for $89 per person.
Paraa Safari Lodge is an upmarket lodge with the refinements of a 3-star hotel, located in the center of the park looking over the Nile river. Facilities include spacious rooms, a restaurant, a bar, a pool with a bar, and a gift shop.
Paraa safari lodge boasts the best location in the park and offers the conveniences of being so close to the jetty for your boat safari on the Nile river, and close to the game viewing areas of the park. No lodge offers more conveniences for your 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari than Paraa Safari Lodge.
The rooms are nicely lit, decorated with plush linen, and towels. All rooms have a private bathroom with hot showers and a hairdryer. The rooms have a coffee bar, a reading table, refrigerator, complimentary bottled water, and a private balcony.
Meals are all included; two breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners. The restaurant offers three-course meals of local and international specialties.
Spacious and comfortable rooms
WIFI available in all rooms
Great location for game drives and boat safari
Elaborate meals and variety of choices
The standard rooms have a ceiling fan, but no air-conditioning. You can upgrade to a deluxe room for $35 per person per room.
Note: If there are no rooms available at the time of your booking, we will recommend a suitable replacement.
| Pax | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Price per person | $1,241 | $902 | $825 | $786 | $763 | $748 |
Prices are based on double room occupancy. You can upgrade to a single room for $106 per person.
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Pakuba Safari Lodge is a mid-range lodge, located on the northern side of the park facing the Albert Nile. The facilities include a restaurant, terraced room blocks and a swimming pool.
The lodge is in an excellent location for game drives and with nicely furnished rooms, offering you better value for your money compared to other mid-range accommodations, making Pakuba the ideal lodge for your 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari.
All rooms have a private bathroom with solar-powered hot showers, a reading table, a closet, and a private terrace. The rooms are all air-conditioned.
This plan is inclusive of all meals. The price includes two breakfasts, two lunches, and two dinners during your stay. The meals are all made from western or intercontinental cuisine.
Reasonably priced.
Excellent location for game drives
Comfortable rooms with air-conditioning
WIFI at the main lobby and at the restaurant
The lodge is a 45 mins drive from the Paraa jetty, where the boat safari begins and ends.
Rooms lack a coffee or tea bar and Hair dryer.
The linen is comfortable but not plush
Note: If there are no rooms available at the time of your booking, we will recommend a suitable replacement.
| Pax | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Price per person | $1,141 | $763 | $685 | $647 | $624 | $608 |
Prices are based on double room occupancy. You can upgrade to a single room for $146 per person.
Red Chilli Rest Camp is a low-budget camp located in the center of the park on the southern side of the Nile, only 500 meters from the ferry crossing point. You stay in brick and motor, African thatched houses locally known as bandas.
The camp also has a restaurant that offers an a la carte breakfast and lunch menu, and a choice of 3 set meals for dinner. The combination of a great location and a right level of comfort makes Red Chilli Rest Camp the ideal budget accommodation for your 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari.
The bandas all include a double bed or two twin beds with linen and a mosquito net. A few bandas have private bathrooms, but most uses shared bathrooms. All the bandas have lighting, power plugs, and a fan. There’s a limited number of Ensuite bandas. The camp has shared toilets and bathroom stalls with hot water available.
The basic plan includes breakfast. You can buy lunch and dinner every day at the restaurant.
It’s inexpensive and safe.
Even though Red Chilli Rest Camp’s location is better than other budget accommodations, it’s not the best for game viewing. It takes about 30 minutes, including crossing the Nile on a ferry to get to the wildlife. The ferry has set crossing times, and these can limit the amount of time you spend viewing the animals. All the other low-budget camps have the same challenge. None is close to the wildlife.
Electricity is only available at set times of the day, except lights are always on. The set times are from 7 am to 9 am, 11 am to 2 pm, and 5 pm to 10 pm. Outside these hours, guests charge appliances such as phones and camera batteries at the restaurant.
No WIFI
Note: If there are no rooms available at the time of your booking, we will recommend a suitable replacement.
| Pax | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Price per person | $918 | $597 | $520 | $481 | $458 | $442 |
Prices are based on double room occupancy. You can upgrade to a single room for $89 per person.