Ol Jogi Conservancy Accommodation

Location: Laikipia County, Kenya

Area: 58,000 acre

Overview

Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy was established more than 60 years ago, 58,000 acres (235 sq.) of private wildlife conservancy situated 225 km north of Nairobi in a malaria-free zone at about 6,000 feet altitude on the Laikipia plateau near Mount Kenya. A location is known for the most diverse large mammal species on the planet.

The goal of this conservancy is the preservation of natural habitats and their wildlife in a responsible and sustainable manner. With the focus on wildlife conservation by providing a safe habitat for indigenous and critically endangered species, in 1980, Ol Jogi became the second private rhino sanctuary in Kenya and aims to be a leading model for private conservation, with relentless efforts to pioneer new methods and techniques enabling them to protect wildlife and assist local communities.

The aim of protecting or restoring wild species and their habitats in order to prevent further extinction has Ol Jogi currently hosting 22 species of ungulates, 5 species of large carnivores, a multitude of small carnivores, 3 species of primates, and close to 400 avian species.  In addition, more than 100 rhinos (including 64 of the eastern black sub- species, 36 southern white).

With this goal in mind, Ol Jogi has developed a multi-faceted approach to conservation, which encompasses preserving critically endangered species and providing them with the best medical support possible, restoring degraded natural habitats, providing a much-needed education platform to share the importance of their work, and working closely with their neighboring communities so they can perceive a direct benefit from wildlife and natural landscapes.

Here, you find the single largest population of the critically endangered Grevy’s Zebra with approximately 16% of the world’s remaining population living on the property. 1986 saw the development of the Wildlife Rescue Center to care for wildlife orphaned or injured as a direct result of human activity.

Ol Jogi was one of the pioneers in rehabilitating, and releasing wildlife Orphans, and since 1995 has developed s state –of –the –art wildlife Veterinary Clinic to give the animals the best chance of survival and subsequent release. Having earlier recognized the need to protect the Eastern black rhino species,

Ol Jogi became the second private rhino sanctuary in Kenya, and now has a population of more than 100.

At Ol Jogi, presently the southern white rhino (originally brought to Kenya from South Africa in the 1960s when they were on the brink of extinction) and eastern black rhino (Diceros bicornis michaeli) reside here. Currently, the most endangered black rhino sub-species with an estimated global population of just 1,000, Ol Jogi is home to 6.3% of the world’s total in situ eastern black rhino population and we work hard to prioritize their health and breeding success.

Ol Jogi, currently the 18 “rhino-proof” wildlife corridors allow the migration of all wildlife species, with the exception of rhinos which are contained within the boundaries of Ol Jogi to ensure their safety and security.

The Uniqueness of this Park

• Ol Jogi was one of the pioneers in rehabilitating and releasing wildlife orphans.
• Ol Jogi currently has 18 “rhino-proof” wildlife corridors allowing the migration of all wildlife species.
• The single largest population of the critically endangered Grevy’s Zebra with approximately 16% of the world’s remaining population living on the property.

Accommodation Options

We offer an unparalleled experience of having your own private home in the middle of a 58,000-acre private conservancy, while our tourism profits are used to support our conservation efforts. The Private Home has 11 bedrooms, housed within 8 cottages.

Activities at the Destination

Fishing on Lake Alice, Game Viewing Drives, Bush Walks, Canyon Exploring, Sundowners, Visit Rhino Orphanage, Tour the Veterinary Clinic. Visit the Wildlife Rescue Center, Learn about the extensive Wildlife Security efforts, Witness Veterinary Interventions,    Visit the Lodges ow Primary school, and Visit the Twala’s Cultural Center.