Ol Pejeta scene and herd

Sudan, the last male Northern White Rhino in the world. (Photo: Wilberforce Okwiri. Standard) 

Laikipia has been a place I have always wanted to visit. It is the ultimate destination for an ardent safari seeker with at least 50 wildlife conservancies to choose from. The most notable ones in the dusty county include being El Karama, Ol Pejeta, Chololo, Ole Naisho, Mogwooni, Suyian, Lewa Downs, Ole Malo, Mugie, Mpala, Segera, Ol Jogi and Ol Ari Nyiro. So when I got the opportunity to visit Ol Pejeta, I grabbed it.

The drive down to the conservancy took us about four hours. When planning, factor in the almost mandatory stop at Nakumatt Nanyuki or the newer Cedar Mall for supplies. The conservancy located one hour from Nanyuki, sort of springs up on you and soon after paying your conservancy charge, the welcome party consisting of a medley of herbivores greets you with colourful displays.