Description

The Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary is an independent charity, which greatly contributes to Kenyas conservation effort by protecting and breeding many endangered species. It restores and protects the natural habitat as well as managing the human-wildlife conflict to enable both wildlife and communities to prosper.

Our Animals

The Sanctuary is home to over 45 different mammals and occupies some 18,000 acres of land mass. There are several species within the eco-system such as the Grevy’s Zebra, the Colobus monkey, leopard, lion, wild hunting dog and the aardvark. All these are species classified as at different levels of endangerment. The large herbivores currently being protected in the sanctuary include giraffes, buffaloes, elands, hartebeest, gazelles, zebras and hippos. The Sanctuary has successfully reintroduced many endangered species such as the White Rhino, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Wildebeest, Topi, Thompson Gazelles, Bushback, Waterbuck, Somali Ostrich and the Greater Kudu. Most of these animals had become extinct in more than 80% of their historical heritage.

The Sanctuary is located in the central part of the Great Rift Valley, West of the Aberdare ranges and North East of the Mau Escarpment. It borders both Lake Naivasha and Lake Oloidien – the highest lakes along the floor of the Rift Valley. The totpgraphy of the land comprises the elevated Maela ridge that rises 7,748 feet above sea levelto the lower plains on the East that stretch to the shores of the Lakes Oloidien and Naivasha at 6,200 feet above sea level.

The result of carefully planned conservation of the natural habitat and the gradual increase of species hosted on the site is that the Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctury has grown considerably. It is filled with a rich diversity of flora and fauna unrivalled in Kenya and East Africa. The Sanctuary embraces a strategy that offers a favourable ecological environment for the optimal survival of all species within its area of jurisdiction. However special empahasis is always placed on the most endangered species.

The overall impact of the sanctuary has been phenomenal. We believe that it has shown what is possible. Our example to the rest of the country and indeed the region is that the mistakes of the past which have ravaged our wildlife are not a death sentence to our animals but that there is real hope for the future. The initial small vision of the Zwager Family has now grown into an excellent example from which the Naivasha area and other communities in similar situations can draw hope for a brighter and better future.

The Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary works closely with neighbouring communities to ensure that the conservation of wildlife goes hand in hand with community development. We recognize that education is the keystone to peace and development and thus our quest to provide education to our neighbouring communities. It is our firm belief that in order for the local people to live in harmony with wildlife, conservation efforts must bring tangible benefits to their communities.

Every year, Oserengoni engages in extensive community development projects and schemes which make a considerable difference to local communities. We direct a small percentage of funds raised through sponsorship to the neighbouring communities and through this programme we have helped alleviate poverty and create enthusiasm for wildlife conservation amongst these communities.

The Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary is indeed conserving today for our tomorrow!

Rules & Regulations

Respect the privacy of the wildlife, this is their habitat. Beware of the animals, they are wild and can be unpredictable. Don't crowd the animals or make sudden noises or movements. Don't feed the animals, it upsets

Wildlife & Birds

Title	Conservation Status
African lion	Vulnerable
African wild dog	Endangered
Leopard	Vulnerable
White rhino	Near Threatened
Greater Flamingos	Least Concern
Aardvark	Least Concern
African buffalo	Least Concern
Thomson s gazelles	Near Threatened
Hartebeest	Least Concern
Waterbuck	Least Concern
Hippopotamuses	Vulnerable
Colobus monkeys	Least Concern

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