Kenya wildlife conservancies are iconic and among the most visited Kenya safari destinations. Conservancies just like other protected areas are home to several wildlife species. They are often smaller in size compared to National Parks and reserves. A Conservancy is defined as an organization that protects natural habitats to foster wildlife sustainability. Conservancies are usually private or community-run getting some of their income from donations.
Over the years, Conservancies have played a great role in wildlife restoration and Kenya is a model example in the region. Kenya wildlife conservancies are now home to wildlife species that you might not easily find in National Parks.
Kenya is among the destinations with the has the highest number of conservancies in East Africa and here are our top Best.
Ol Pejeta is an amazing Kenya Wildlife Conservancy. It is situated in Laikipia and it is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees. Ol Pejeta is among the most diverse Kenya wildlife conservancies and it is the largest black Rhino sanctuary in the region.
The conservancy covers a land area of 90,000 acres that is home to different wildlife species. It is home to all the big five mammals including elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffaloes, and lions. The rare Grevy’s zebra, common zebras, Oryx Biessa, and endangered African wild dogs are also present here.
Ol Peseta Conservancy has several Safari getaways and adventures you can be part of. They include lion tracking, Horse Riding with the Northern White Rhinos, guided nature walks, and birding among others. The conservancy is ideal for research because of its diversity. It lies at zero degrees along the Equator and while there you can be in the northern and Southern Hemisphere at the same time.
Ol Pejeta has different accommodation options and categories ranging from budget to high-end safari lodges. Examples include Hippo Hide, and Mbogo Campsite for those who prefer camping. Sweetwaters Serena Camp, Mutara Camp, Porini Rhino Camp, and Kicheche Laikipia Camp are among the luxury options.
Lewa Conservancy is located in Isiolo County and is home to the critically endangered black rhino. It covers a land area of 93,000 square kilometers of open savannas and woodlands. More than Rhinos, Lewa Conservancy has the highest population of the rare Grevy’s Zebra. It is also home to elephants, lions, giraffes, and over 450 bird species. This makes the conservancy one of the highest animal concentrations in Kenya. It is on this basis that Lewa was inscribed as a World Heritage Site
You can engage in several behind-the-scenes safari activities and Discovery Journeys when visiting Lewa. These are experiential and enable you to get a deeper understanding of wildlife and the community. Lewa is remarkable and exclusive of all Kenya wildlife conservancies and we highly recommend it.
The conservancy can be visited any time of the year but for the very best experiences, we recommend a visit in the dry season. The drive to Lewa is scenic and impressive with views of Mount Kenya. It also goes through several farms and plantations and finally down the Rift Valley floor. It takes a 4 to 5 hours drive from Nairobi to Lewa but there is an option of flying from Wilson Airport. The flight only takes 50 minutes.
Lewa Conservancy has several accommodation options. These offer great views of the conservancy and the best places to base from when on Kenya safari journeys there. They include Borana Lodge, Elewana Kifaru House, and Lewa House among others.
Ol Kinyei Conservancy
Ol Kinyei is a spectacular Kenya wildlife Conservancy located in the southern western part of the country. It lies in the open plains of the Masai Mara and Serengeti ecosystem where the great wildebeest migration takes place. This Masai Mara ecosystem is the most beautiful of all the savannas and is home to big cats and Four of the big five mammals.
Kenya Discovery Journeys to Ol Kinyei offer memorable cultural and wildlife experiences. It covers a land area of 18,300 acres of predominantly open savannas. This is traversed by streams and Rivers along with other beautiful landscapes including rolling hills.
Kenya Wildlife Adventures to Ol Kinyei Conservancy features game drives, community visits, balloon safaris, and birding expeditions. You can choose to have both day and night game drives. Night game drives are ideal for spotting cats and nocturnal animals. If you are interested in journeying with the wildebeests then look no further than Ol Kinyei Conservancy.
Selenkay Conservancy
Selenkay is a community-managed conservancy in the land of a thousand hills. This is among the most exclusive and remarkable Kenya Wildlife Conservancies. Selenkay Conservancy covers a land area of 15,000 acres and has Signature views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The conservancy is remote and a true definition of less traveled paths.
It features open savanna grasslands and woodlands that are home to the savanna’s finest wildlife species. These include lions, leopards, gazelles, and baboons among others. Many of these can be seen on safari excursions like game drives in the conservancy.
Selenkay Conservancy is near Amboseli National Park and you can supplement a visit there. Amboseli is the best in Kenya to see elephants and now has a reasonable flamingo population. With this, birding safari adventures are more enjoyable as you uncover the several bird species the ecosystem has.
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy
This is strategically located at the foothills of Mount Kenya, Africa’s second tallest mountain. It was established in the 1960s as a home for animals that need rehabilitation after injury.
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy has the best views of Mountain Kenya and is home to rare species including the Mountain Bongo. The Conservancy has some of Kenya’s finest golf courses and is among the best remote places to play golf. Apart from the usual safari adventures, you can engage in sports activities including playing tennis, sport fishing, fly fishing, and lawn bowling.
This Conservancy is also ideal to base from to hike Mount Kenya. Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy allows one to adopt a young animal species that is retained at the Conservancy until it is reintroduced back to the wilderness.
Other notable Kenya wildlife conservancies include Mara Naibosho Conservancy, Olare Motorogi Conservancy, and Ishaqbini Hirola Conservancy. They all offer great Kenya safari adventures and wildlife experiences. You can also add any of these to your Uganda gorilla trekking adventures that also feature a Kampala City Tour.
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