Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary 2 Days 1 Night Safari

Our 2-Day/1-Night safari to Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary (Ol Pejeta Conservancy) is a roughly 3-4-hour (210 km) trip from Nairobi, offering close-up, high-density wildlife viewing, including the Big Five and the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya.

Known for protecting the last two Northern White Rhinos in the world, the conservancy features luxurious accommodations, including Sweetwaters Serena Camp and Ol Pejeta House.

2-Day/1-Night safari to Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary Highlights

✓ The Big Five: It is one of the few places where you are almost guaranteed to see the “Big Five”: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and both black and white rhinos
✓ Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary: Established by the Jane Goodall Institute, this is the only natural home in Kenya for rescued and orphaned chimpanzees
✓ The Equator Crossing: Since the sanctuary sits on the equator, most tours include a stop at the Equator Sign for a photo opportunity and a water-rotation demonstration
✓ Rhino Conservation: Home to a massive population of endangered black rhinos. You can visit the Morani Information Center or meet Baraka, a famous blind black rhino that you can feed and touch from a wooden platform
✓ Unique Activities: Unlike many national parks, this private conservancy allows for night game drives (to see nocturnal predators like leopards and jackals), guided bush walks, and lion tracking

2-Day/1-Night Safari to Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary (Ol Pejeta Conservancy) Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Game Drive

0630 Hours – 0730 Hours: Depart from Nairobi to begin the 3–4 hour scenic drive through the central highlands
0930 Hours – 1000 Hours: Stop at the Equator Crossing near Nanyuki for photos and a demonstration of the Coriolis effect
1030 Hours – 1230 Hours: Enter Ol Pejeta for your first mid-morning game drive. Watch for the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino).
1230 Hours – 1400 Hours: Check-in and lunch at Sweetwaters Serena Camp or Morani’s Restaurant. The camp’s waterhole often attracts wildlife during this time.
1430 Hours – 1630 Hours: Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary (open 830 Hours –1230 Hours and 1400 Hours–4:30 PM) to see rescued chimps.
1630 Hours – 1830 Hours: Afternoon game drive focusing on the eastern side of the park to visit Baraka, the blind black rhino, at the Morani Information Centre.
1900 Hours – 2100 Hours: Dinner at your camp. Optional Activity: Join a Night Game Drive (1900 Hours or 2100 Hours slots) to spot nocturnal species like aardvarks, bat-eared foxes, and hunting lions

Day 2: Sunrise Safari & Departure

0600 Hours – 0830 Hours: Early morning game drive or a Lion Tracking session. Predators are most active at dawn
0830 Hours – 1000 Hours: Return to the camp for a full buffet breakfast
1030 Hours – 1130 Hours: Visit the Endangered Species Bomato meet the world’s last two Northern White Rhinos (Najin and Fatu). Note: This requires advanced booking
1200 Hours – 1300 Hours: Final short game drive as you head toward the gate, or enjoy an early lunch
1330 Hours: Depart the conservancy for the return journey to Nairobi
1700 Hours – 1800 Hours: Arrive back in Nairobi for drop-off at your hotel or the airport

Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary 2 Days 1 Night Safari is an exciting overnight trip from Nairobi to Sweetwaters Game Reserve.

Sweetwaters/Ol Pejeta Conservancy offers excellent wildlife and bird sightings, walking safaris, and night drives.

Sweetwaters Game Reserve and Chimp Sanctuary are also known as the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The conservancy is located a 3-hour drive from Nairobi. The Conservancy’s main gate is 14 kilometres from the equator turn-off, just before Nanyuki town.

It boasts an astounding variety of animals, including the Big 5 (rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and lion), Grevy’s zebra, Jackson’s hartebeest, cheetah, and chimpanzee.

During our Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary 2 Days 1 Night Safari, we have several optional accommodations to choose from. These include Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp, Ol Pejeta House, Ol Pejeta Bush Camp, Porini Rhino Camp, Kicheche Laikipia Camp, Pelican House, RVA Wilderness Camp, and camping at Ol Pejeta Research Centre.

A must-see while at the conservancy includes: the endangered species Boma, Morani information centre, Chimpanzee sanctuary, Morani’s restaurant, Baraka the black Rhino, and the Equator sign.

Bird Walks; with over 300 different species of birds, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is an ornithological paradise

Lion Tracking: You have a unique opportunity to learn about and track the lions of Ol Pejeta conservancy

Game Viewing from Blinds: Watch wildlife up close with minimal disturbance to them from hides and blinds dotted around Ol Pejeta

Game Viewing: Experience close-up viewing of the Big Five – lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo – as well as multitudes of other wildlife from the comfort of your vehicle

Night Game Drives: With the help of a spotlight, see nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, white-tailed mongooses, zorillas, bat-eared fox, lions, and the elusive leopard

Guided Bush Walks: Accompanied by one of our experienced armed rangers, these interpretive walks bring you up close and personal with the sights, smells, and sounds of the African bush

Sweetwaters Chimpanzees: Visit the Chimpanzee sanctuary, which provides lifelong refuge to orphaned and abused chimpanzees from West and Central Africa. The chimpanzees’ natural home range spans from Senegal on the West African coast, through the central forested belt of Africa, to Uganda.

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Sweetwaters/ Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Day 2: Sweetwaters/ Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Drive to Nairobi

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Sweetwaters/ Ol Pejeta Conservancy

0730 Hours: 2 Days 1 Night Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary Safari departs from Nairobi and proceeds north, driving through lush tea and coffee estates to arrive in time for lunch at your lodge/ camp.

1530 Hours: After lunch, we relax before setting out on an afternoon game drive in the Conservancy, which is East Africa’s Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary.

It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees and has some of the highest predator densities.

Activities in the conservancy include game walks, night game drives, horseback, lion tracking, bird watching, game viewing from blinds, day game rides, bush meals and Camel rides.

Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Sweetwaters Kicheche Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp
Budget Accommodation: Sportsmanarms Hotel Nanyuki

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Sweetwaters/ Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Drive to Nairobi

0630 Hours: An early morning game drive in the conservancy. Sweetwaters/ Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the closest place to Nairobi to see the Big Five.

The Big 5 animals include the lion, African elephant, African Buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros (either the black or the white rhinoceros). The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience.

0930 Hours: Breakfast at the camp or lodge, then depart by road for Nairobi, arriving late afternoon.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary 2 Days 1 Night Safari Rates Include

✓ Extensive game drives
✓ All meals included while on safari
✓ Professional experienced driver guide
✓ All applicable game park entrance fees
✓ Guaranteed window seating with open-top
✓ Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
✓Accommodation of your choice in Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary
✓ Round-trip transport from Nairobi to Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary

Notes

* Child rate 2 to 11 years is 75% of the adult rate
* Daily guaranteed departures for one or more guests booking this safari
* Ol Pejeta Conservancy fees (2026 Rates)
• Children Under 3: Free entry
• Non-Resident: Adult (~USD 110), Child (~USD 55)
• EA Citizen: Adult (KES 2,000), Child 3–11 yrs (KES 1,000), Student (KES 500)
• EA Resident: Adult (KES 3,500), Child 3–11 yrs (KES 1,750), Student (KES 500)

Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary 2 Days 1 Night Safari Rates Do Not Include:

* Drinks
* Laundry
* Tips or gratuity
* Travellers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities such as Nature walks, Night Game drives, Camel rides, Lion Tracking, etc

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