LOCATION: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia.            Click here for Map                 
 

ACCOMMODATION: 6 en-suite safari tents
DESCRIPTION
Ol Pejeta Bush Camp is a traditional tented safari camp, set on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in a 100,000 acre wildlife sanctuary – called Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy and Bush Camp’s aim is to take game- viewing and environmental knowledge to a whole new level, and is ideal for those wishing to get a bit more out of their safari.
The owner-managed camp gives a unique safari experience, described by guests as ‘the real Africa’, offering interactive conservation activities, whereby guests are given the opportunity to experience modern wildlife conservation first-hand. Likewise, for those seeking a nature retreat and wishing to distance themselves from a busy schedule, rest, relaxation and independence are all equally encouraged.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

§         Interactive Conservation - unique and educational activities combined with walks, drives, night game drivesand overnight stays in a hide (hide: minimum 4 nights stay)

§         Rhino - Since February 2007, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is now the biggest rhino sanctuary in East Africa and Kenya’s best location to see these rare animals.

§         Chimps - OPC is home also to nearly 50 rescued chimpanzees at the 240 acre Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, originally started by world expert Jane Goodall

§         Running - For the fit, guests can run on the open plains – elevation approx. 6000ft (followed discreetly by a car, for safety) with expansive views of plains game and unrivalled views of Mount Kenya

§         Mount Kenya - An ideal base for those climbing Mount Kenya, as well as for those who would rather just welcome the climbers back afterwards. Insiders Africa runs a 7-night package including 2 nights in camp and 5 nights on the mountain.

§         Land Rover for rent - there is a short wheelbase Land Rover for exclusive hire by clients – ideal for couples or families who want complete privacy to do their own game drives on the Conservancy (and get lost at will)!

ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE

Day and night game drives Guided bush walks, Meet Ol Pejeta Researchers and learn about wildlife data and monitoring, Monitor Elephant, Rhino and other wildlife with resident rangers and researchers, Use radio-tracking equipment, e.g. to find the resident cheetah ‘Toki’ (featured in BBC documentary ‘Toki’s Tale’) Track lion with the Ol Pejeta predator-monitoring ranger, Track Rhino (by special request only, max 2 guests per patrol), Visit ‘Baraka’(a blind black rhino), observing him at close range at the rhino/wildlife treatment centre, Take part in training walks with the Ol Pejeta tracker bloodhounds, Learn about the special techniques of ‘conservation agriculture’ practiced on the ranch, Learn about Boran and Ankole cattle pastoral care, and pioneering integration techniques with wildlife, Watch wildlife from a hide overlooking a waterhole, or even spend an exciting night there (with dinner, drinks, bedding, and night-vision monoculars), Visit a local primary school or medical clinic supported by Ol Pejeta Conservancy
 

RATES:

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
03-31 Mid	Mid	Mid	01-14 Mid	Green	Mid	High	High	High	Mid	Mid	01-20 Mid
			15-30 Green								21-02 Jan High

 

OL PAJETA BUSH CAMP RATES - Non Resident Package
	Adult Sharing	Single room	Child 5-16  sharing	Included	Excluded
High	US$ 495	US$ 615	US$ 370	Full-board accommodation Soft drinks, beers and house wine Non luxury spirits	*1 Ol Pejeta Conservation & camping fee (included on invoice): Adult $65, Child under 12 yrs $45 Luxury spirits and select wines Extra Lunch - per person $30 Exclusive use of vehicle - $300 per day SWB Land Rover hire $300 per day Game drives and airstrip transfers Guided walks, bush meals and laundry Afternoon departure surcharge - 25% of the per person rate
Mid	US$ 395	US$ 515	US$ 280
30% off 4th night
High	US$ 345	US$ 430	US$ 260
Mid	US$ 275	US$ 360	US$ 195
All rates are based on a minimum stay of 2 nights

*1 Conservation and camping fee - will be included on all invoices (package and non-package clients)

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HOW TO GET THERE Flying
Nanyuki airstrip is 40 minutes drive from camp
Charter flights into Kamok airstrip on Ol Pejeta
ƒ Twice daily Safarilink flights from Nairobi Wilson departing at 08h00 and 10h20
ƒ Once daily Air Kenya, from Nairobi Wilson departing at 09h15
ƒ Private charters from anywhere

WHAT FORM OF PAYMENT DOES OL PEJETA ACCEPT?

Cash (Kenya Shillings, USD or GBP), Local cheque & Bank transfer

WHAT FORM OF ELECTRICITY DOES OL PEJETA HAVE?
ƒ Generator is run morning and afternoon. Camera batteries, phones etc. can be charged during these times (please bring relevant chargers and spare batteries as necessary).
ƒ Solar panels and batteries charge lights during the day for evening use in the guest tents
ƒ Hurricane and gas lamps are used to light the paths and the main mess area in the evenings
ƒ Guest tents do not have a power supply so it is not possible to use hairdryers. Plugs are the 3 x square-pin UK type
Guests are recommended to bring converters & universal plug adaptors.

MEAL POLICY
Communal dining is encouraged. Private dinners on request. Meal times, especially breakfast, are arranged by request and timed around the activities planned for each day.
Lunch: from 13h00, Dinner: from 20h00
The camp has a daily set menu.
Please inform us prior to arrival about any special dietary requirements / preferences / allergies.
Guests who have booked to arrive before lunch, but
do not, are charged for an extra lunch on their day of departure (if they require lunch on their day of departure).
Food at Ol Pejeta Bush Camp is made by a Belgian- trained chef. Our beef, lamb and honey all come from the ranch, while all fruit and vegetables are grown locally.

WATER
All drinking water is bottled mineral water; bottled water is available at all times free of charge.
Guests have the option of using mineral water from glass bottles in the tents (to cut down on plastic).

LAIKIPIA CLIMATE
ƒ Altitude: 5,500 – 6,000 ft
ƒ Rainfall; Approximately 700 mm per year
ƒ Temperature
December-April: 28°C-30°C+ during the day & 6°C-12°C at night.
June-November: 18°C-28°C+ during the day, 8°C-15°C at night.

MALARIA
Please note that all C&P properties are situated in locations of minimal malarial risk. Those higher than approximately 4000 ft (including Ol Pejeta Bush Camp) can be considered malaria-free.

WHAT LANGUAGES ARE SPOKEN AT OL PEJETA?
ƒ English and Kiswahili
ƒ Management – English, and some Spanish.

COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Internet: No Internet access for guests
Mobile phones: Signal is available, Zain better than Safaricom (quite patchy)