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Loisaba is one of the few places in the world you can now see black and white rhinos, in the wild

In early 2024, Loisaba Conservancy became home to black rhinos for the first time in over 50 years. In partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service and with critical support from San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and The Nature Conservancy, 21 critically endangered eastern black rhinos were successfully translocated from Ol Pejeta, Lewa, and Nairobi National Park. This milestone marked Loisaba as Kenya’s 17th officially designated rhino sanctuary. 

What stood out most was the film’s focus on people. Not only the iconic animals, but the teams on the ground who dedicate their lives to protecting them. This is exactly in line with Loisaba’s ethos. People are the key to successful conservation. In Rhino, the rangers and local communities are not background characters. They are the heart of the story. Through their experiences, the film places you right in the middle of Laikipia’s beauty and its daily challenges.

Giving Tuesday is a global day dedicated to generosity and collective action. Around the world, people pause to support the causes they believe in, and at Loisaba, this day carries particular meaning.

Unlike other large carnivores, leopards move silently through the night, leaving behind few signs of their presence. Today, however, GPS-collaring technology is helping bridge this knowledge gap by allowing researchers to monitor their movements, habitat use, and interactions with people. Each data point offers insights that inform conflict mitigation, guide livestock protection strategies, and strengthen collaboration between communities and conservationists.

At Loisaba Conservancy, elephants and other mega-herbivores are at the heart of our conservation mission. Through strong partnerships with Save the Elephants (STE) and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA), we continue to deepen our understanding of elephant populations across Loisaba and the wider Laikipia–Samburu landscape.

Through our Rhino Naming Programme, supporters can become part of this remarkable story — honouring a loved one or marking a personal milestone while directly funding the protection of rhinos and the wild landscapes they help sustain. Our very first rhino namings came from dedicated Loisaba supporter Jennifer Keegan. Discover her story — what inspired her to name two rhinos and the meaning behind their names.

Luke, GM at Loisaba Tented Camp talks passionately about what makes Loisaba such a special place to safari

This September, Loisaba Conservancy joined more than 170 ranger teams across 24 African countries in the Wildlife Ranger Challenge (WRC) — a continent-wide campaign that highlights the essential role of rangers in protecting biodiversity, supporting communities, and defending climate resilience.

LOISABA CONSERVANCY WELCOMES SOUTHERN WHITE RHINOS IN SUPPORT OF KENYA’S NATIONAL RHINO CONSERVATION ACTION PLAN

In early June, Loisaba Conservancy took an important step forward in its long-term elephant monitoring (LTM) programme. With support from San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, our team spent several focused days in the field building on earlier groundwork—formalising the approach, refining protocols, and setting up systems to better understand elephant movements, behaviours, and family dynamics over time.

Loisaba may be best known for sightings of lions, leopards, elephants, and now rhinos—iconic draws for safari-goers. But tucked into the night sounds and shadows is one of my favourite mammals: the Northern lesser galago, also known as the bushbaby.

A story of patience, wild dreams, and one unforgettable encounter in Loisaba. By Basil Sarguroh

On 12th April, Loisaba Conservancy hosted a one-and-a-half-day community snake awareness training at the Chui Mamas Centre, in partnership with Watamu Snake Farm and the Taylor Ashe Antivenom Foundation (TAAF). The session brought together 110 participants from Koija and Chui Mamas communities, as well as staff from across all Loisaba departments—including our tourism team and guides—for a practical and engaging learning experience.

Across Loisaba Conservancy, technology is reshaping how we protect wildlife, monitor ecosystems, and work with surrounding communities. From drones and GPS trackers to real-time monitoring systems, new tools are strengthening our ability to respond to challenges on the ground and build more effective conservation strategies. By combining innovation with day-to-day fieldwork, we are making conservation efforts smarter, faster, and better equipped to meet the demands of a chang

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the powerful women on Loisaba Conservancy’s Board of Directors.

21 rhinos returned, 2 calves born, 0 poaching. 4,000+ kids fed, 2,300+ treated. A year of impact through conservation and community.

Loisaba Conservancy new home to 21 Black Rhinos

This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the women of Loisaba—leading in HR, research, and security, and driving real change.