Ol Pejeta Conservancy

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The conservancy is in the Laikipia region, at the foothills of Mount Kenya. The sanctuary is the largest in East Africa to host black rhino, as well as the world’s last two remaining white northern rhino. Ol Pejeta is also the only place in Kenya where you can see chimpanzees.

Conservation is at its core, with several experiences available for intrepid safari-goers who want to do more than just watch the animals.

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Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Lucy Booth

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The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is famous for its black rhinos and as the guardian of the last northern white rhino anywhere on earth. Despite lying on the equator, its 1,900 metre elevation gives it a cooler highland climate that contrasts with the surrounding arid landscapes. I find it a wonderful complement to places like Samburu, especially if you want to see a different side of Kenya’s diverse ecosystems. The conservancy’s cooler early mornings and evenings mean you’ll want to dress in layers. One of my favourite spots there is Morani’s restaurant, named after a rhino, which offers a unique dining experience within the conservancy itself. The intimate camps Porini Rhino and Kicheche Laikipia offer wonderful opportunities to get close to rhinos and other wildlife, all while avoiding crowds.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Stuart Butler

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If you’ve ever wondered what the hide of a rhino feels like, wanted to experience a safari at night or dreamed of running (or riding) in the wild, open air of a safari reserve, head to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The conservancy is in the Laikipia region, at the foothills of Mount Kenya. The sanctuary is the largest in East Africa to host black rhino, as well as the world’s last two remaining white northern rhino. Ol Pejeta is also the only place in Kenya where you can see chimpanzees. Conservation is at its core, with several experiences available for intrepid safari-goers who want to do more than just watch the animals. Those looking to get their hands dirty can join one of the one or two-week volunteer programmes and learn wildlife research and tracking, veterinary care and more of what goes on behind the scenes. The conservancy has several accommodation options from simple cottages to basic campsites and luxury tented eco-camps.

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Decolonising African travel—and travel writing

Mazuba Kapambwe

Travel writing in Africa has always been an overwhelmingly white affair. Early accounts from 19th century explorers like Henry Morton Stanley and fiction writers like Joseph Conrad depicted Africa as uncivilised, mysterious and barbaric, reflecting the racist attitudes that underpinned European empire building.

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Kenya besides safari

Stuart Butler

The most popular add-on to a safari is to throw in a bit of sun and sand time on Kenya’s delicious Indian Ocean coastline. Direct flights link most of the main national parks and reserves with Diani and Malindi beaches.