The ranch is immense and has a wide variety of natural habitats, so it is home to a remarkable range of wildlife and bird species. This diversity makes it a very valuable area for conservation in Kenya. It also ensures a truly thrilling safari for our guests! Of course, we have lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes and the common animals of the plains, but also many rare species thrive on the ranch (African wild dog, lesser kudu, and cheetah). Conservation efforts have been so successful that black rhino have recently moved onto the ranch!
More than 60 species of mammals and almost 400 bird species
inhabit the ranch (»
Download Campi ya Kanzi mammals list [PDF 130 Kb]). The
most recent game count revealed an abundant local wildlife
population: 2,016 zebra, 945 hartebeest, 810 Grant gazelles,
514 impala, 432 eland, 362 giraffes, 340 buffaloes, 329
elephants, 19 lions, and 5 leopards...
We also have hundreds of gnus, waterbucks, Thompson's
gazelles, baboons, and oryx. A walk through the gentle hills
near the camp will reward you with a view of mountain reedbuck,
the graceful klipspringer. While exploring the riverbanks, you
might catch a view of the shy lesser kudu or a glimpse of the
bushbuck. In the plains you will see the amazing gerenuk.
You'll find different wildlife on your safari to one of the nearby watering places, where lions, elephants, and other large game animals gather in the mornings and in the evenings. For an authentic tribal experience, you can also visit the local Maasai village where your tracker lives. Towards the end of the day, you'll find that late afternoon is also an excellent time for a safari. At dusk, you can make an easy climb up one of the beautiful volcanic hills surrounding the camp. This provides a stunning view of animals grazing on the golden plains below you.
Birdlife is amazing, once again thanks to the incredible
diversity of the topography of the reserve. The forest narina
trogon, Hartlaub turaco, silver-cheeked hornbill are extremely
rare elsewhere, and yet easy to be found here.
Kori bustards, many different hornbills, many colorful sunbirds
are also common.
Birds of prey are plenty, including the rare Verraux eagle.
In summary, wildlife is abundant and varied. You'll
discover something different every day of your visit, while
playing an active role in their preservation!
Dont forget that for every day you spend at Campi ya Kanzi $30
conservation fee are set aside to assist the Maasai community
and to protect their wildlife.
