About Ngilai Community Wildlife Conservancy
Our Story
Founded in 2023, Ngilai Community Wildlife Conservancy spans an area of 215 hectares including semi-arid bush and scrubland as well as the central region of the Matthews Range Forest. As well as 12 pastoral Samburu settlements, the conservancy is home to a variety of iconic and endemic species. It is an essential migration corridor and nursery for the African Elephant, populations of which have been partially restored due to community conservation efforts.
Our Journey
Originally established and funded under the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT), subsequent loss of USAID funding threatened to undermine the financial security and structure of Ngilai Conservancy.
However, due to the cooperation and concerted efforts of conservation partners, private donors, Saruni Basecamp Foundation, and Kitich Forest Camp with Ngilai’s Samburu people, the conservancy has taken responsibility for its own operations and the future of its ecosystems.
Despite the massive scale of this undertaking, Ngilai’s continued success is a testament to the power of conservation through community.
Community Connection
Community work including education and community healthcare is made possible through the Ngilai Outreach Centre, which supports conservancy operations, medical outreach, bursaries, habitat restoration, and various other community services.
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