15 Days Black Rhino Sanctuary

15 Days
2-10 People

Trip overview

Ol Pejeta is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, and home to the last two northern white rhinos on the planet. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a Sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the illegal bushmeat and pet market.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Upon arrival, you will you will be greeted by your Responsible travel Africa local guide and escorted to the lodge for your overnight experience.

Day 2: Nairobi Giraffe Centre and Transfer to Ol Pejeta

The Centre protects the highly endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, combines serious conservation with enjoyable activities. You can observe, hand-feed or even kiss one of the giraffes from a raised wooden structure, which is quite an experience. You may also spot warthogs snuffling about in the mud, and there’s an interesting self-guided forest walk through the adjacent Gogo River Bird Sanctuary. After the experience you will board a scheduled flight to Nanyuki upon arrival you will check in at the stables and later get an orientation and evening game drive of the place

Day 3: Nature Trail

On this day, you will Visit Ol Pejeta Nature Trail, Rhino memorial site, Morani Information Centre and the platform at Sweet Waters Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Day 4: Coffee Experience

You will Work with the anti-poaching- Dog unit/ cleaning/feeding/ grooming the dogs. You will also do bushwalk protocols & black rhino monitoring.

Day 5: Ecological Monitoring Unit

Spend half a day with livestock herders • Work with the ecological monitoring unit

Day 6: Anti-Poaching Dog Training

Participate in anti-poaching dog training exercises, grooming and walking the dogs • Assist with anti-poaching dog tracking • activity • Visit Nanyuki/ The equator and Cedar mall

Day 7: Northern White Rhinos

Today you will Work with northern white rhinos and Baraka’s caregivers and You will Take the afternoon off

Day 8: Livestock Department

Work with the Livestock department in cattle spraying and moving bomas etc NOTE: Please note that this activity is to be confirmed closer to the date

Day 9: Tourism Services and Marketing Department

You will Assist the tourism services and marketing department with office and/or field work

Day 10: Community Development Department

Interact with community development department staff gaining insights into how Ol Pejeta Conservancy works with communities

Day 11: Wildlife and Ecological Monitoring Unit

All day with wildlife and ecological monitoring unit collecting and interpreting data for research purposes

Day 12: Ecological Monitoring Unit

Work with the ecological monitoring unit visiting wildlife migratory corridors, spoor identification and infrared camera servicing. You will also participate in lion tracking and monitoring

Day 13: Mt. Kenya Animal Orphanage

Mt. Kenya animal orphanage is a unique facility to orphaned, injured abused or frightened wild animals a second chance. The orphanage provides shelter and professional care with a goal to release these creatures back into the wild where they belong.

Day 14: Horse Caregivers

Work with horse caregivers and for those who are brave enough, take a one- hour ride on the horses. You will head for an afternoon game drive and Sundowner Movie Night at the stables OR Take a break for the rest of the day.

Day 15: Morning Game Drive

After breakfast, you will board your connect flight to Nairobi and later connect with your international flight back.

NOTE: You can add an extra night at an extra cost in Nairobi and enjoy the night life. Contact us for the options

It Will Cost 2,850 Per Person

What's Included?

Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room

Meals

Transport as per the itinerary

Daily drinking water

Responsible Travel Africa T-shirt and bottle

Regional flight to the conservancy