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Kenya’s wildlife conservancies are a groundbreaking model for conservation, community empowerment, and sustainable tourism.
Stretching across vast private and community-owned lands, these conservancies protect critical habitats for Africa’s most iconic animals while offering travellers unique, low-impact safari experiences.
Explore Kenya’s remarkable conservancies and discover how you can be part of protecting Africa’s wild heritage.
Wildlife conservancies are privately or community-managed lands set aside for conservation and tourism purposes.
They work alongside national parks to:
Protect critical ecosystems
Create corridors for wildlife migration
Support local communities through revenue sharing
Offer exclusive, low-density safari experiences
Unlike national parks, conservancies often allow:
Night game drives
Walking safaris
Off-road driving
Cultural experiences with local communities
Choosing a conservancy safari means:
Exclusive Wildlife Experiences: Fewer vehicles, closer encounters.
Support Local Communities: A portion of your safari cost directly benefits the local people.
Eco-Friendly Tourism: Conservancies prioritize conservation over mass tourism.
Unique Activities: Night drives, bush walks, horseback safaris, and cultural visits.
Here are some of Kenya’s best conservancies where you can experience luxury, adventure, and conservation working hand in hand:
Home to the last two northern white rhinos on Earth. Big Five safaris, chimpanzee sanctuary, night drives. Excellent for rhino conservation enthusiasts.
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Renowned for black rhino, Grevy’s zebra, and cultural tourism. Stunning landscapes of rolling hills and open savannah.
Adjacent to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Prime Great Migration viewing with fewer crowds. Works with Maasai communities for land management and benefits.
High density of big cats. Strict visitor limits ensure exclusive safaris. Walking safaris and authentic cultural experiences available.
Award-winning community-owned conservancy. Outstanding wildlife viewing, including cheetahs and lions. Only a few small, eco-friendly camps allowed.
Focused on rhino conservation and eco-sustainable tourism. Offers horseback safaris and luxury lodges. Supports extensive anti-poaching efforts.
‘The First Success’ Mara Triangle was one of the first in the region created to benefit the local Maasai community and to protect an area that was being decimated by poachers.
OL JOGI is one of the most remarkable private wildlife conservancies in Africa. Family-owned for over 40 years, it is a safe haven for the preservation and future development of Wildlife Conservation.
Solio Ranch is a privately owned wildlife conservancy. The ranch is a fenced, privately owned protected area geared toward rhino conservation.
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is a privately owned sanctuary. It hosts cape buffalo, elephant, leopard, Maasai lion, Maasai giraffe, zebra, hartebeest, impala, waterbuck, Thomsons gazelle, lesser kudu, dik-dik, and other smaller animals as well as a great diversity of birdlife.
‘The First Success’ Mara Triangle was one of the first in the region created to benefit the local Maasai community and to protect an area that was being decimated by poachers.
A Success Story for Everyone’ Visitors will find a wonderful array of grazers here – buffaloes, giraffes, gazelles, zebras, topis, dik-diks, elands, and so many others. And in the grand scheme of nature, right behind those grazers look for several resident prides of lions, plus leopards, cheetahs, African wild dogs, and hyenas.
Kenya’s conservancies are wonderful year-round, but the best months for safaris are:
June to October: Dry season — best wildlife viewing.
January to March: Short dry season, lush but still great for game drives.
July to October: For conservancies near the Mara, this is Great Migration season.
Expect unique and flexible safari options, including:
Morning and evening game drives
Night safaris (spot nocturnal wildlife)
Walking safaris guided by local Maasai or Samburu warriors
Horseback safaris (at Lewa, Borana)
Bush breakfasts and sundowner experiences
Visits to local villages and schools
Every stay at a conservancy lodge directly contributes to:
Wildlife protection (anti-poaching patrols, habitat preservation)
Community projects (education, healthcare, clean water)
Employment for local people (guides, trackers, camp staff)
Your safari in a conservancy actively helps protect endangered species and uplift communities living alongside wildlife.
Expert Guides: Deep knowledge of Kenya’s top conservancies.
Exclusive Access: We partner with the best private conservancies.
Sustainable Travel: We believe in eco-safaris that give back.
Custom Itineraries: Whether you want luxury, family, or adventure safaris — we tailor it to you.
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