Kenya’s primate scene runs alongside its famous savannah wildlife rather than competing with it. Kakamega Forest, the country’s only tropical rainforest, holds colobus and blue monkeys in a landscape most visitors never associate with Kenya, while baboon troops are a near-constant presence across the Masai Mara and the wider Rift Valley.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy adds a different kind of primate story: a chimpanzee sanctuary alongside rhino conservation work, one of the clearer windows into East African conservation in action for travellers who want to understand the work behind the wildlife.
Trip Planning Basics
Best Time To Visit: June to October and January to February
Gateway: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
Visa: E-visa required for most nationalities
Typical Permit Cost: Included in standard park and conservancy entry fees