Our Vision

To become a beacon of Conservation

Our Purpose

To inspire present and future generations to preserve and protect nature’s beauty and wildlife

Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) is a non-profit trust dedicated to preserving the environment and the wildlife within.

The Conservancy is located 10kms from Nanyuki town at the foot of the scenic Mount Kenya Forest ecosystem – a UNESCO World Heritage site and a region of significant biodiversity

It is home to 28 different animal species, a population of roughly 1,200 different animals. The Conservancy's three main programs include a breeding and rewilding program for the critically endangered Mountain Bongo antelope, an animal orphanage, and a conservation education program.

Our Pillars

Mountain Bongo Program

Mountain Bongo Program

To be the centre of excellence for breeding and rewilding of the critcally endangered Mountain Bongo, preventing their impending extinction.

Animal Orphanage - To care for animals in need aiming at releasing them into the wild whenever possible. At the heart of Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy is a wild animal rescue centre, a facility that cares for young, orphaned, abused or injured animals.

Animal Orphanage

To care for animals in need aiming at releasing them into the wild whenever possible. At the heart of Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy is a wild animal rescue centre, a facility that cares for young, orphaned, abused or injured animals.

Conservation Education - To provide conservation education to schools and organized groups. As Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy strives to prevent extinction of wildlife species, our long term goals must complement those of environmental conservation by imparting knowledge and encouraging budding young conservationists and neighbouring communities.

Conservation Education

To provide conservation education to schools and organized groups. As Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy strives to prevent extinction of wildlife species, our long term goals must complement those of environmental conservation by imparting knowledge and encouraging budding young conservationists and neighbouring communities.

Research

Research

Conduct conservation related research. The research program complements the other objectives by offering better understanding of our ecological systems and the most effective approaches to conservation.

Care For Wildlife

Care For Wildlife

Care for the free ranging wildlife population within the Conservancy. There is a population of approximately about 1,200 animals comprising 28 different species roaming freely within the Conservancy. These serve our education program and a species gene pool.

Habitat Restoration

Habitat Restoration

To restore the Mountain Bongo's montane forest habitat through planting of indigenous trees with the neighbouring community members in support of the Conservancy's reforestation program. This has enhanced the forest cover in the area and forms part of the habitat of the fully rewilded Mountain Bongos.