Just because Naboisho Conservancy has the highest population of giraffes anywhere in Africa does not mean they should be taken for granted.
Mika Kaleku is one of Kicheche’s longest-serving and most charismatic guides. He has made Naboisho his own and is enormously popular. However, his DNA is woven with a deep spirituality and a burning sense of proprietariness towards this beautiful parcel of land.
Therefore, when he finds a newborn giraffe trapped in some trees he does not reach for his phone causing more suffering to the poor calf, he rescues it himself.
There aren’t guide books on how to perform this act of mercy. It is not an everyday occurence and our top guide got a significant bruise for his troubles.
But one more youngster was able to join their mother before the whooping night patrols closed in.
This animal rescue act left a lasting impression on generous Kicheche conservancy guardians Pat & Bob Wherley, who recorded Mika’s tall order.
‘Proud’ of this Kicheche titan doesn’t really come close.
