Get closer to the world of wildlife conservation by learning about ongoing research projects in our wildlife conservancies.

The last remaining animals of this species were translocated to Ol Pejeta Conservancy and it is hoped will create the nucleus of a successful breeding program. In addition to the two female Northern White Rhinos, it is home to a number of endangered species including the locally threatened Jackson’s hartebeest.

Available for Kicheche Laikipia guests twice daily at 0830 and 1600hrs.
$60pp, bookable in advance.

Enjoy a unique opportunity of viewing chimpanzees while on your Kenyan safari. Learn about the day to day care of these highly threatened species. This experience is free of charge. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The back of the house conservation experience has been temporarily suspended. Please contact our reservations office.

Max 6pax. Not suitable for children under 3.

Kicheche Mara Camp guests can experience first-hand the complicated relations between poaching and human – elephant conflict in the Mara ecosystem. We have teamed up with Mara Elephant Project to showcase MEP’s important wildlife conservation work in reducing poaching levels and minimizing the conflict by addressing the challenges to livelihood of the local community.

This activity will take 2 – 3 hours including an overview of the Project and programs, explaining the GPS satellite tracking system and tracking some of the collared elephants within reasonable proximity of the MEP headquarters or the Kicheche Mara Camp. Bookable in advance with a discretionary per person donation. (Min 2 pax, children under 12 free).

The role of the Mara Predator project is to create a better understanding of the importance of predators in the Greater Mara Ecosystem. The project

helps community members and landowners understand and appreciate the role of predators in the ecosystem
ensures that key stakeholders in the Greater Mara Ecosystem consistently utilize sound scientific information to inform wildlife conservation strategies
supports stable, healthy predator populations in the Greater Mara Ecosystem by providing scientific evidence for wildlife conservation action.