Sustainability

“This is the most memorable trip of our lives. Special thanks to our hosts. The way you built these beautiful places, the way you guys are contributing to the local community and conserving the wildlife here, is very impressive."
John and Sharon, Australia



Lion Conservation has become a global issue with a species population reduction of 30-50% over the last two decades mainly due to habitat loss and human wildlife conflict.

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  • The lions in the Samburu region are in a vulnerable situation living in or adjacent to areas inhabited by nomadic people, their predatory behavior has caused great resentment amongst the increasing pastoralist population.

    Research is being carried out by Shivani Bhalla and the Ewaso Lions team to gain a better understanding of the issues facing the lions’ future within the conservancy. Ewaso Lions Camp is located about a kilometer from Sasaab.

    Sasaab partnered with Westgate Conservancy to hold the first-ever Marathon on the 1st of May, 2010 with the theme "Running for Lions" .

    The research findings will enhance the lions’ survival and further contribute to creating awareness on the issue.

    

    

"Combining the support of communities to protect an endangered species."



WGCC is home to the Grevy’s Zebra, and is a long standing conservation area established with the support of San Diego Zoo.

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  • In recent history, the Grevy's Zebra (Equus grevyi), has undergone one of the most drastic reductions of any African mammal.

    Northern Kenya holds approximately 93% of Africa’s Grevy’s Zebra, with the remaining 7% in Ethiopia. The decline in numbers continues, primarily as a result of poaching, competition for critical resources and, more recently, recently due to disease and drought.

    Through game drives in this area and radio contact with the rangers, Sasaab assists with the monitoring of all activities within the conservation area. For the community scouts, Sasaab has funded a motorbike for the head ranger, 8 radios, 22 spare batteries, 8 solar radio battery chargers, and 6 pre-fab huts to forward base scouts in their patrol areas.

    The long-term survival of this species is, thus, inextricably linked to the support of local communities that share the land. Involving local communities in efforts to protect and monitor Grevy’s Zebra, and raising awareness of the benefits of wildlife conservation are critical prerequisites for success.

    

    

"Re-introduction of the Rothschild Giraffe back into the wild"



At Giraffe Manor, we contribute a percentage of your accommodation charge towards assisting the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW). The African Fund for Endangered Wildlife have set up the Giraffe Centre as a breeding centre for the endangered Rothschild Giraffe, and the Centre has now evolved to operate conservation and educational programs for Kenyan school children, as well as the proctection, breeding and re-introduction of Rothschild's Giraffe in the wild.

"Going to great lengths to strengthen the protection of rhinos"



We have also made efforts to enhance the survival of rhinos by sponsoring selected rangers to gain training on rhino monitoring in South Africa. We are in the process of setting up a task force to protect and manage the huge population of rhinos in the Solio Game Reserve, a territory rich in these wonderful animals. With an increase in demand for horn, rhinos are under threat more than ever.