Why stay at Murera Donga Campsite (Ol Pejeta)
- 69 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- camp
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
586
Species
69
Mammals
279
Birds
Most observed
- African Savanna Elephant162 sightings
- White Rhinoceros160 sightings
- Plains Zebra131 sightings
- Reticulated Giraffe130 sightings
- Lion115 sightings
- African Buffalo108 sightings
- Black Rhinoceros105 sightings
- Waterbuck95 sightings
- Superb Starling93 sightings
- Black-backed Jackal86 sightings
Best time to stay at Murera Donga Campsite (Ol Pejeta)
Best months:
January
February
June
JanGreat18°C35mm
FebGreat20°C32mm
MarGreat20°C53mm
AprFair19°C167mm
MayGreat18°C82mm
JunGreat18°C22mm
JulGreat17°C48mm
AugGreat17°C69mm
SepGreat18°C50mm
OctGreat19°C77mm
NovFair18°C156mm
DecGreat18°C38mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 25° | 27° | 27° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 24° |
| Low | 12° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 12° |
| Rain mm | 48 | 33 | 71 | 191 | 85 | 20 | 50 | 66 | 58 | 86 | 181 | 60 |
| Humidity | 67% | 61% | 63% | 78% | 76% | 70% | 71% | 70% | 68% | 68% | 78% | 73% |
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Laikipia Air Base (HKNY)
7 km from the park
International airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
155 km from the park
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Murera Donga Campsite (Ol Pejeta) FAQs
Data updated May 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo