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list of conservancies in kenya

Updated: Dec 21, 2024


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In this post we will look at

7.)About Ranches

8.)List of Ranches in Kenya

9.)About Sanctuaries

10.)List of Sanctuaries in Kenya

11.)About Museums

12.)List of Museums in Kenya

13.)About Sanctuaries

14.)List of Sanctuaries in Kenya

15.)For Forests

16.)For Environment




image of laikipia conservancy

image of laikipia conservancy

There are various conservancy association in Kenya such as Laikipia conservancy association. (NECA) ,North eastern conservancy association, Baringo conservancy association and Kenya Wildlife Conservancy Association with a membership of 154 .While Baringo Conservancy association has a membership of 10 Conservancies mainly in the rift valley .Under the wildlife management and conservation act 2013 It indicates that the local communities residing in or the conservancy are permitted to conserve wildlife on their land as an income generating activity .Since the 70's the number of wildlife in Kenya has declined by 70 percent and with a sudden rise in conservancies in Kenya since 2005 where there were 1,461,204 hectares under conservation just 10 year later the number has X6 to 6,311,087 hectares under conservation . 11 percent of Kenya's land mass is under conservancies


A conservancy is an area managed by an individual landowner, corporation , group or a community for purposes of protecting natural resources .In Kenya there are four different types of Conservancy mainly community conservancy ,Group Conservancy ,Private conservancy and co -managed conservancy .



List of Community conservancy in Kenya

A community conservancy is a legally registered body governed by a representative board of directors and run by local management team .It is community based ,created with the aim of supporting the management of community land for the benefit of people living there. 




Image of Oldonyo Orok Community logo

Image of Oldonyo Orok Wildlife conservancy logo


Oldonyo Orok is a community led initiative committed to Environment conservation & sustainable wildlife protection located in Kajiado .Oldonyo Orok Conservancy is surrounded by 4 Villages namely; Enkokidongoi, Enkolili, Olmaa and Engaboli .With Oldonyo Orok Conservancy aim is to educate the community on the vital importance of Environment Conservation, Wildlife Protection among other. To contact Oldonyo Orok Wildlife Conservancy by call

0712252574

0106252574

Facebook: Oldonyo Orok Wildlife Conservancy 



Bura east conservancy logo

Bura East Conservancy Logo

Bura East Conservancy Bura East Community Conservancy is Located in North Eastern It is one of the of the last Strongholds for the Critically Endagered Hirola Antelope and Grevys Zebra.

To Contact Bura East Conservancyby Mail buraestcomm20@gmail.com



The Bura Ranching is Located in Tsavo -Taita Region County of Kenya, is a community-based organization focused on sustainable livestock production and land management. The group comprises local pastoralists who have come together to improve their livelihoods through cooperative efforts.



1. Livestock Management: Members raise cattle, goats, and sheep, employing traditional knowledge alongside modern practices to enhance productivity and sustainability.


2. Environmental Conservation: The group emphasizes the importance of conserving natural resources, promoting practices that protect the environment while ensuring the long-term viability of their ranching activities.


3. Community Development: By working together, members aim to strengthen their bargaining power, improve access to markets, and share resources, ultimately contributing to better economic conditions for their families.


4. Education and Training: The Bura Ranching Group often engages in training sessions focused on improved livestock husbandry, veterinary care, and business skills to empower members.


5. Cultural Significance: Beyond economic aspects, the group plays a crucial role in preserving cultural practices and fostering community cohesion among pastoralists in the region.




Dawida Ranching Compant is Located in Tsavo Taita


Elerai conservancy is Located in Amboseli Region


Enkusero sampu is Located in south Rift region


Golini Mwaluganje community is Located in coastal region


Gwasi Hill is Located in Western region


Hanshak Nyongoro Conservancy is Located in Coastal region


Il Ngwesi is Located in Laikipia Region


Irong Community Conservancy is Located in Baringo


Ishaqbini conservancy is Located in the coastal region

Jaldesa Community conservancy is Located in Northern region

Kabarion Conservancy is Located in Baringo

Kalama Community is Located in Northern Region


16.)Melako Conservancy

17.)Malka Halaku Conservancy

18.)Lokichar Conservancy


20.)Wushumbu Ranching Company Ltd

Wushumbu Ranching is Located in Tsavo -Taita region


21.)Witu Community Ranch

Witu community ranch is Located in Coast


23.)Westgate community conservancy

Westgate community is Located in Northern region


24.)The Mgeno Conservancy

The Mgeno Conservancy is Located in Tsavo Taita Region


25.)Suswa Conservancy

Suswa Conservancy is Located in South Rift region


26.)Songa Community Conservancy

Images of Songa Community Conservancy Members

Image of Songa Community conservancy

Songa Community Conservancy is an environmental community conservancy organization located in Marsabit on the southern slopes of Mount Marsabit. The area is endowed with vast wildlife and with over 10 years community service the conservancy has made huge project on water, education, economic empowerment, health rangelands and Peace and security. To contact Songa Community Conservancy on phone

0717 047077

Facebook: Songa Community Conservancy - Marsabit 

PO BOX 416-60500 Marsabit, Eastern Province,


Amu Ranch Located in coastal region in Witu ward , Lamu County It is a 63,000 acre of land and was started in the 70's as a group cooperative .Amu ranch is home to an abundance of rare, endangered and spectacular wildlife such as reticulated giraffe, coastal topi and buffalo, a healthy population of lion, cheetah and hippo Amu Ranch is Located in the coastal Region Amu Ranch has faced major challenges including recent where the county government proposed development projects FY24/25. Where the county govt plans on the Acquisition of Amu Ranch land at the cost of 25,000,000.

To contact Amu Conservancy on phone

0728861405

Facebook Lamu Conservation Trust 


28.)Chachabole Community Environment & Wildlife Conservation Group

Chachabole is Located in Mandera South Sub county was Initiated on 5th march 2016 .The purpose of the conservation is to maintain an essential ecological processes and life-support systems , to preserve the genetic diversity that is flora and fauna and ensure sustainable utilizationof sepcies and ecosystems


29.)Awer Community Conservancy

Awer Community is located in the coastal region

30.)Biliqo Bulesa

Biliqo Bulesa is located in Northern Region


31.)Kiborgoch Community Wildlife & WetLand Conservancy

Image of Kiborgoch community wildlife and wetland conservancy contact billboard

Image of Kiborgoch community wildlife and wetland conservancy



Kiborgoch Community Wildlife and Wetland Conservancy is Located in Baringo county and hosts three locations at Loboi, Kapkuikui and Sandai Marigat Sub-County Baringo County . Kiborgoch Community is situated at 1Km away from Lake Bogoria National Game Reserve and opposite Lake Bogoria Spa Resort and covers an area of approximately 6,648 acres.The conservancy was Launched and officially opened 31st March 2021 ,however it was registered in the year 2015 .Kiborgoch serves a population of 8500 community members wholly managed by community of Edorois minority group of loboi, Sandai and Kapkuikui. The Endrois Community is a Tugen sub-tribe rich with culture and unique lifestlye. The conservancy is home to Zebras, Ostriches,reedbucks' antelopes, Greater Kudu, Sitatunga, Antelopes, Waterbucks, Hippopotamus, Ostriches, Warthogs, Crocodiles, Pythons, Flamingoes, wild pigs and over 300 species of birds. To contact Kiborgoch Community by phone

0727825638

P.O BOX 283-30403 Marsabit


Kiborgoch Conservancy Fees

Category

E.A Citizen

E.A resident

Non-Resident

Adult

200Ksh

800Ksh

USD 40

Child

100Ksh

200Ksh

USD 5

Pupils-Primary

50Ksh

100Ksh

USD 10

Students-secondary

100Ksh

200Ksh

USD 15

Students -tertiary

200Ksh

300Ksh

USD 25

Senior Citizens

Free

n/a

n/a

Person with Disability

Free

n/a

n/a

Kiborgoch Camping Fee

Category

E.A citizen

E.A resident

Non-resident

Adult

200Ksh

300Ksh

USD 10

Child

50Ksh

250kSH

USD 5

Pupils-primary

50Ksh

150Ksh

USD 5

Students-secondary

100Ksh

200Ksh

USD 5

Students-tertiary

150Ksh

250Ksh


USD 10


32.)Shurr Conservancy

Shurr conservancy is Located in North region


33.)Shompole Conservancy

Shompole conservancy is located in South rift region


34.)Shirango community Conservancy

Shirango community conservancy is located in coast


35.)Sera Community conservancy

Sera community conservancy is located in Northern region


36.)Selenkay conservancy

Selenkay conservancy is located in Amboseli


37.)Sabul Wildlife Conservancy

Sabul wildlife conservancy is located in North eastern region


38.)Ruko community Conservancy

Ruko community conservancy is located in Baringo


39.)Pellow Community Conservancy

Pellow Community conservancy is Located in North region


40.)Pate Island Conservation Group

Pate Island is Located in coast


41.)Oza Ranch

Oza ranch is located as Tsavo Taita region


42.)Olpusare Conservancy

Olpusare Conservancy is located in Amboseli


43.)Olkiramatian Conservancy

Olkiramatian conservancy is located in South Rift region


44.)Olerai Wildlife Community Conservancy

Olerai Wildlife Community Conservancy is located at Athi Kapiti Region


45.)Olderkesi Community Wildlife conservancy

Olderkesi Community Wildlife is located in Mara region


Ol-Lentile Conservancy is located in Laikipia Region


47.)Nkoteiya Conservancy

Nkoteiya Conservancy is Located in North region


Ngilai Namunyak Conservancy is Located in Northern Region


49.)Ngenyin Community Conservation Area

Ngenyin Community Conservation Area is located in Baringo


50.)Ndera Community Conservancy

Ndera community Conservancy is located in Coast


Nasuulu community conservancy is Located in Northern region


52.) Narupa Community Conservancy Oldonyiro

Narupa Community conservancy is Located in North region


53.) Nannapa Conservancy Oldonyiro

Nannapa Conservancy is located in Northern region


Nanapisho Conservancy is located in Northern region


55.)Nalowuon (Namunyak)

Nalowuon is Located in North region


56.)Nakuprat-Gotu Community Conservancy

Nakuprat - Gotu Community Conservancy is located in Northern region


Naibunga Upper Community Conservancy is located in Laikipia


58.)Naibunga Oloiborsoit Conservancy

Naibunga Oloiborsoit is located in Laikipia


59.)Naibunga Central Community Conservancy

Naibunga Central community Conservancy is Located in Laikipia


Naapu community Conservancy is Located in Northern region


61.)Mramba Ranch Conservancy

Mramba Ranch is located in Tsavo Taita


62.)Motikanju Conservancy

Motikanju Conservancy is Located in Amboseli


63.)Meibae Community Conservancy

Meibae Community Conservancy is located in North region


Mbulia conservancy is Located in Tsavo Taita


65.)Mbale Ranching (DA) company Ltd

Mbale Ranching is Located in Tsavo Taita


66.)Maungu Ranching (DA) company Ltd

Maungu Ranchingis Located in Tsavo taita


67.)Masoi Community Wildlife Conservancy

Masoi Conservancy is Located in North region


Lumo conservancy is Located in Tsavo taita


69.)Ltungai Community Conservancy

Ltungai community conservancy is Located in North region


70.)Lower Tana Delta Conservation Trust

Lower Tana Conservation is Located in Coast region


71.)Leparua Community Conservancy

Leparua community conservancy is Located in North region


72.)Lekurruki Conservation

Lekurruki Conservation is Located in Laikipia region


73.)Kitenden Conservancy Trust

Kitenden Conservancy is Located in Amboseli


74.)Kimana Sanctuary

Kimana Sanctuary is Located in Amboseli region


75.)Kibirong Conservancy

Kibirong conservancy is Located in Western region


76.)Kibargoi Wildlife Conservancy

Kibargoi conservancy is Located in Western region


77.)Kasigau ranching (DA) compant Ltd

Kasigau Ranching is Located in Tsavo taita


78.)Kaptuya Community Wildlife Conservancy

Kaptuya conservancy is Located in Baringo region


79.)Kapkurmoi Cultural and Conservation /Rimoi

Kapkurmoi Conservancy is Located in Western region


80.)Kanzi Conservancy

Kanzi Conservancy is Located is Amboseli


81.)Kamungi Conservancy

Kamungi conservancy is Located in Tsavo taita


82.)Kambanga ranching company Ltd

Kambanga ranching is Located in Tsavo -Taita


83.)Kabarion Conservancy

Kabarion Conservancy is Located in Lake Baringo and Kamnarok landscapes


84.)Chiune Conservancy

Chiune Conservancy is Located in Lake Bogoria


85.)Morop Tarambas Conservancy

86.)Kiborit Community Conservancy

87.)Kimngochoch Community Conservancy.


88.)Kiplombe Community Conservancy

89.)Ruko Wildlife Conservancy

90.)Irong Community Conservancy

91.)Sinibo Conservancy


Image of Kalepo conservancy ahead Samburu hills

Kalepo Namunyak Conservancy is Located Samburu county in Northern Kenya Kalepo Namunyak Conservancy is a sustainable conservation project consisting of two exclusive-use luxury safari camps in an area where



Image of a goat sucking a mother goat and a maasai at Kalepo camp


wildlife and the community are in need of sustainable conservation. To contact Kalepo on phone

0711 104716

Facebook Kalepo 


92.)West Chyulu Game Conservation Area

West Chyulu Conservancy is Located in

A group Conservancy is a conservancy created by the pooling of land by private land owners who share a common border for the purpose of wildlife conservation.

Mara North Conservancy is Located in Mara

Pardamat Conservancy is Located in Mara

Mara Naboisho is Located in Mara

Isaaten Conservancy is Located in Mara

Kitirua conservancy is Located in Amboseli

Lemek Conservancy is Located in Mara

Maazoni Conservancy is Located in Athi Kapiti

Chalong Conservancy is Located in Tsavo Taita

Endonkishu conservancy is Located in Mara

Mara Siana Conservancy is Located in Mara

Motorogi conservancy is Located in Mara

Nailepu conservancy is Located in Amboseli

Nalarami Conservancy is Located in Amboseli

Nareto Conservancy is Located in Laikipia

Naretunoi Community Conservancy is Located in Athi Kapiti

Nashulai Conservancy is Located in Mara

Ol Chorro Oiroua Conservancy is Located in Mara

Ol Kinyei Conservancy is Located in Mara

Olare Orok Conservancy is Located in Mara

Olarro Conservancy is Located in Mara

Ole polos Conservancy is Located in Amboseli

Olerai Conservancy is Located in Mara

Oloisukut Conservancy is Located in Mara

Oltiyani Conservancy is Located in Amboseli

Osopuko Conservancy is Located in Amboseli



A private Conservancy is a conservancy set in a private land by a private individual or corporate body for the purpose of wildlife conservation. Private conservancies in Kenya include leasing the land to conservation NGOs, non-profit private companies or for-profit private companies.



1.)Laikipia Nature Conservancy

Laikipia Conservancy also known as Ol Ari Nyiro is located in Laikipia

2.)Ol pejeta wildlife conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is Located in Laikipia

3.)Lentolia Farm

Lentolia Farm is found in Rift valley

4.)Rukinga Wildlife Conservancy

Rukinga Wildlife Conservancy is Located in Tsavo Taita

5.)Amaka Ranch Conservancy

Amaka Ranch Conservancy is Located in Taita Tsavo

6.)Bollerei Limited Sabuk Lodge

Bollerei Conservancy is Located in Laikipia

7.)Borana Conservancy

Borana Conservancy is Located in Laikipia

8.)Choke Ranch /Kutimu ranch Conservancy

Choke Kutimu Conservancy is located in Taita Tsavo

9.)Crater Lake Game Sanctuary

Crater Lake Conservancy is Located in Rift valley

10.)El karama Conservancy

El karama Conservancy is Located in Laikipia

11.)Hippo -point Naivasha Conservancy

Hippo point conservancy is located in Riftvalley

12.)ILRI -Kapiti Wildlife Conservancy

ILRI -Kapiti Conservancy is located in Athi Kapiti

13.)Izera Ranch Conservancy

Izera ranch is located in Tsavo

14.)Kaimosi Mission Wildlife Conservancy

Kaimosi Conservancy is Located in Western

15.)Kigio Wildlife Conservancy

Kigio Conservancy is Located in Riftvalley

16.)Kitale Nature Conservancy

Kitale Conservancy is Located in Western

17.)Kongoni Conservancy

Kongoni Wildlife Conservancy is located in Nakuru County in the Rift Valley .Kongoni Conservancy was established in the year 2000.

18.)Lake Jipe Conservancy

Lake Jipe Conservancy is Located in Taita Tsavo

19.)Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Lewa Conservancy is Located in Laikipia

20.)Lisa Ranch & Sanctuary

Lisa Ranch Conservancy is Located in Athi Kapiti

21.)Loisaba Conservancy

Loisaba Conservancy is Located in Laikipia

22.)Loldia Conservancy

Loldia Conservancy is Located in Riftvalley

23.)Lualenyi Wildlife Conservancy

Lualenyi Conservancy is Located in Tsavo taita

24.)Marula Estate Conservancy

Marula Estate Conservancy is Locaed in Rift valley

25.)Morani Conservancy Trust

Morani Conservancy is Located in Laikipia

26.)Mukhondo Conservancy

Mukhondo Conservancy is found in Western

27.)Mundui Estate

Mundui Conservancy is found in Rift valley

28.)Ndara Conservancy

Ndara Conservancy is found in Taita tsavo

29.)Oljogi Ltd Conservancy

Oljogi conservancy is found in Laikipia

30.) Ol Maisor Farm

Ol Maisor Farm is Located in Laikipia

31.)Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is Located in Laikipia

32.)Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary

Oserengoni Conservancy is Located in Rift valley

33.)Rimpa Estates Wildlife Conservancy

Rimpa Estates Conservancy is Located in Athi Kapiti

34.)Sanctuary Farm

Sanctuary Conservancy is Located in Rift valley

35.)Sangare Ranch

Sangare Ranch Conservancy is Located in Laikipia

36.)Segera Conservancy

Aerial view of segera conservancy

Segera Conservancy is Located in Laikipia

Solai Conservancy is Located in Riftvalley

Sossian Conservancy is Located in Laikipia


zebra at soysambu conservancy

Image of Zebra at Soysambu Conservancy

Soysambu Conservancy is a private wildlife conservancy located in Nakuru County, Kenya, near Lake Elementaita in the Great Rift Valley. Spanning approximately 48,000 acres, Soysambu is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site .Soysambu was originally part of a larger tract of land owned by Lord Delamere, a British settler and pioneer of Kenyan agriculture. The Delamere family still owns and manages Soysambu today, but it has been transformed into a conservancy focused on protecting wildlife and promoting eco-tourism and sustainable land use.

Suyian Conservancy is Located in Rift valley

Swara plains conservancy is located in Athi kapiti

Taita Hills Conservancy is located in Tsavo

Taita Wildlife Conservancy is found in Taita

Tawi Conservancy is Located in Amboseli

The Mugie Conservancy is found in Laikipia

Vipingo Conservancy is found in Coast

Wangala Conservancy is found in Taita



A Co-managed Conservancy involves an arrangement between a government agency or government authority and community or private person in order to conserve a specific public land.


1.)Galana Wildlife Conservancy

Galana Conservancy is Located in Coast

2.)Kirimon Conservancy

Kirimin Conservancy is Located in Laikipia

3.)Kiunga Marine Community Wildlife Conservancy

Kiunga Conservancy is found in Coast

4.)Ngare Ndare Forest Trust

Ngare Ndare Conservancy is found in Meru county





National Game reserves are privately owned pieces of land which may also be maintained by governments or communities for example Maasai National reserve is administered by the Narok County government. The more visited eastern part of the park known as the Maasai Mara National Reserve is managed by the Narok County Council while


1.)Malka Mari National Reserve

Malka Mara National Reserve is located in Mandera

2.)Marsabit National Reserve

Marsabit National Reserve is Located in Marsabit County

3.)South Turkana National Reserve

South Turkana National Reserve is Located in Turkana

4.)Nasalot National Reserve

Nasalot National Reserve is Located in

5.)Saiwa Swamp National Reserve

Saiwa Swamp National Reserve is Located in

6.)Kerio Valley National Reserve

Kerio Valley National Reserve is Located in

7.)Lake Bogoria National Reserve

Lake Bogoria National Reserve is Located in

8.)Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Reserve is Located in Samburu

9.)Buffalo Springs National Reserve

Buffalo Spring reserve is Located in

10.)Shaba National Reserve

Shaba National Reserve is Located in

11.)North Kitui National Reserve

North Kitui National Reserve is Located in Kitui county

12.)Mwea National Reserve

Mwea National Reserve is Located in

13.)Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve is Located in

14.)Kakamega Forest Reserve

Kakamego Forest Reserve is Located in

15.)Kerio Valley National Reserve

Kerio Valley National Reserve is Located in

16.)Losai National Reserve

Lossai National Reserve is Located in

17.)Rahole National Reserve

Rahole National Reserve is Located in

18.)South Kitui National Reserve

South Kitui National Reserve is Located in

19.)Shimba Hills National Reserve

Shimba Hills National Reserve is Located in

20.)Dodori National Reserve

Dodori National Reserve is Located in

21.)Arawale National Reserve

Arawale National Reserve is Located in

22.)Boni National Reserve

Boni National Reserve is Located in

23.)Bisanadi National Reserve

Bisanadi National Reserve is Located in Isiolo County ,and adjacent to Meru National park and covers an area of 600 kilometers squared . Basanadi National Reserve was established in 1970 and is under Kenya wildlife service

A sanctuary can be defined as a place where vulnerable wildlife are refuged from Predators ,Hunters or any danger .An example of a sanctuary in Kenya is Nairobi Orphanage or Crescent Island Game Sanctuary


Maralal National Snctuary is found in

Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary is found in






Image of MUHU kangari sanctuary located in Crescent Island

Image of a sign post at Muhu Kangari sanctuary at Cresent Island

Muhu Kangari Sanctuary is Located in Cresent Island .Cresecent Island is an Island Located inside Lake Naivasha in Rift valley and can only be accessed by boat with no need to do reservations if visiting the sanctuary . The Sanctuary gives you a long walking experience amongst wildlife found at Muhu Kangari sanctuary such as zebras, Masai giraffes,hippos, impalas,Pelicans, wildebeests, water bucks, ostriches, and a lot of other birds .Crescent Island offers a truly remarkable experience, especially because of its less touristic nature. This unique aspect makes the adventure feel more personal and intimate a more welcome change from the usual crowded safari experiences.

To contact Crescent Island by phone call 0759636468



For Forests

Better Globe Forestry Ltd also known as (BGF) is a green company whose core expertise lies in commercial dryland afforestation and in-depth knowledge of living & environmental conditions in semi-arid areas. Better Globe Forestry was incorporated in Kenya in 2004 and in Uganda in 2009. Better Globe Forestry is Located in Oloitokitok / Olenguruone roundabout and Kileleshwa . With BGF they are well known in help establish indigenous trees in Kenya such as  Melia volkensii trees and Accacia Senegal


Ramat Wildlife Society is an environmental conservation organization with its roots in Kajiado  


Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy works to inspire present and future generations to preserve and protect natures beauty and wildlife







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