03/09/2026
“Before the plane touched down, I saw an elephant wandering through the bush. I had never seen such a majestic animal in my life.”
That moment stayed with Amy Willis, Philanthropy Manager at Ker & Downey World Travel, during her first visit to Lewa in 2023. Once on the ground, the landscape came alive: elephants, rhinos, giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, and a lioness calling to her cubs in the grass.
“I fell in love with this place and Lewa’s incredible conservation story.”
When Lewa and Ker & Downey became partners, Amy saw an opportunity to bring two of her passions together.
“I knew I could combine my love for running with taking an active role in raising funds for Lewa by racing alongside the rangers in the 2026 For Rangers Ultra Marathon.”
The For Rangers Ultra is a five-day, 230-kilometre self-supported race across five conservancies in Northern Kenya: Lewa, Borana, Lolldaiga, Ol Jogi, and Ol Pejeta. Participants camp in the bush and run through the same wilderness that rangers patrol every day.
“This race has conservation at its core. Being part of something bigger than myself makes it incredibly meaningful.”
Funds raised through the race directly support Lewa’s ranger programme and field operations, helping protect rhinos, elephants, and other key wildlife species across the landscape.
For the Ker & Downey Foundation, protecting these ecosystems is central to its mission: ensuring wild places remain intact for generations to come.
“Imagine a world without it, without African elephants and black rhinos walking the planet.”
Every contribution helps strengthen wildlife security and support the ranger teams on the front lines. Consider donating to support Amy’s run and Lewa’s conservation work today.
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📸 Amy Willis
