Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy

Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy Ol Jogi is a safe haven for the preservation and future development of Wildlife Conservation.

For rates/bookings at our Wildlife Rescue Centre kindly email [email protected] or alternatively you can call on 062 2038000 Established over 60 years ago and set in 58,000 acres of land in Kenya, Ol Jogi sits 225km north of Nairobi and is surrounded by an innovative fencing system to offer protection against poachers.

The reticulated giraffe is one of the most distinctive species of northern Kenya, instantly recognisable by its striking...
15/05/2026

The reticulated giraffe is one of the most distinctive species of northern Kenya, instantly recognisable by its striking lattice-like coat pattern of deep orange patches framed by bright white lines.

Adapted to dry savannahs and open woodlands, these towering browsers reach the highest leaves of acacia trees, quietly shaping the landscape as they feed. At Ol Jogi, reticulated giraffes are a key species within the ecosystem and an important focus of conservation monitoring. Their movements across the landscape help researchers understand habitat connectivity and guide long-term conservation planning.

As specialised browsers, they also influence vegetation structure and disperse seeds, supporting the health of the wider ecosystem.

Now listed as endangered, reticulated giraffes have declined significantly across their historical range due to habitat loss and human pressure, making protected landscapes such as Ol Jogi increasingly important to their future.

Ol Jogi strives to be a leading model for private conservation, guided by relentless efforts to pioneer innovative methods and techniques that protect wildlife and empower local communities.

The leopard tortoise, built for patience and survival, carries more intelligence than its quiet presence suggests. They ...
13/05/2026

The leopard tortoise, built for patience and survival, carries more intelligence than its quiet presence suggests. They draw moisture directly from the plants they consume, allowing them to endure long stretches without drinking. Unlike many tortoise species, they do not burrow, instead seeking refuge in natural shade to regulate body temperature.

Their shell, patterned like shifting light through grass, acts as natural camouflage, dissolving their outline into the landscape. Even before birth, the environment shapes their future, with incubation temperature determining s*x, warmer nests producing females, cooler ones males.

A species shaped by subtle adaptations, where survival is not forceful, but precise.

With their striking black-and-white facial markings and long, elegant horns, oryx are among the most distinctive antelop...
11/05/2026

With their striking black-and-white facial markings and long, elegant horns, oryx are among the most distinctive antelope of northern Kenya’s arid landscapes. Perfectly adapted to heat and scarcity, they can survive in extreme conditions, travelling long distances across open plains in search of forage.

At Ol Jogi, they form part of the rich diversity of ungulates that move across the conservancy, each species playing a role in maintaining the balance of a functioning savannah ecosystem.

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Ol Jogi strives to be a leading model for private conservation, guided by relentless efforts to pioneer innovative methods and techniques that protect wildlife and empower local
communities.

Each cottage at Ol Jogi feels like its own secluded home, where families and friends gather in comfort after a day in th...
08/05/2026

Each cottage at Ol Jogi feels like its own secluded home, where families and friends gather in comfort after a day in the wild. Here, the rhythm is entirely yours, coffee at sunrise, quiet conversations on deep sofas, or late-night laughter shared with those you travelled with.

Thoughtfully designed with warm textures, curated art, and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, these spaces invite you to settle in, slow down, and feel entirely at home in the wilderness.

Ol Jogi strives to be a leading model for private conservation, guided by relentless efforts to pioneer innovative methods and techniques that protect wildlife and empower local communities.

At Ol Jogi, even the smallest moments reveal something deeper; a young hippo testing its presence at the water’s edge, o...
06/05/2026

At Ol Jogi, even the smallest moments reveal something deeper; a young hippo testing its presence at the water’s edge, oxpeckers moving instinctively across its back, giraffe and zebra passing through in quiet rhythm.

Nothing here performs, everything simply is. This is the language of the wild, layered, intelligent, and undisturbed. A place where coexistence is not curated, but lived.

Ol Jogi strives to be a leading model for private conservation, guided by relentless efforts to pioneer innovative methods and techniques that protect wildlife and empower local communities.

Wrapped in comfort, with the sounds of the wild just beyond the walls. Nights at Ol Jogi are lulled by owls, distant lio...
04/05/2026

Wrapped in comfort, with the sounds of the wild just beyond the walls. Nights at Ol Jogi are lulled by owls, distant lions, and the quiet breathing of the land.

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Ol Jogi strives to be a leading model for private conservation, guided by relentless efforts to pioneer innovative methods and techniques that protect wildlife and empower local communities.

Seen from Ol Jogi on clear mornings, Mount Kenya anchors the landscape, a distant guardian of the land and life that unf...
01/05/2026

Seen from Ol Jogi on clear mornings, Mount Kenya anchors the landscape, a distant guardian of the land and life that unfolds below. Its snow-capped peaks rise quietly on the horizon, shaping the ecology, water systems and cultures of this region.

As Africa’s second-highest mountain, it feeds the rivers that sustain both wildlife and communities, a presence that has defined this landscape for centuries. Even from afar, it remains a powerful reminder of the natural forces that shape Kenya’s wild spaces.

Ol Jogi strives to be a leading model for private conservation, guided by relentless efforts to pioneer innovative methods and techniques that protect wildlife and empower local
communities.

Conservation endures where communities and culture are respected and sustained. At Ol Jogi, working alongside neighbouri...
29/04/2026

Conservation endures where communities and culture are respected and sustained. At Ol Jogi, working alongside neighbouring communities is central to protecting both the land and the traditions that have shaped it for generations.
Through partnerships in education, livelihoods, cultural exchange and environmental stewardship, local knowledge and indigenous heritage remain an essential part of the
conservancy’s story. Preserving culture and protecting wildlife are not separate goals, they are deeply connected, rooted in a shared respect for both landscape and people.

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Ol Jogi strives to be a leading model for private conservation, guided by relentless efforts to pioneer innovative methods and techniques that protect wildlife and empower local communities.

Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy recently played host to the collaring of an African wild dog as part of a collaborative eff...
27/04/2026

Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy recently played host to the collaring of an African wild dog as part of a collaborative effort with the Samburu–Laikipia Wild Dog Project, Mpala Research Centre and the Kenya Wildlife Service.

The collaring forms part of ongoing research led by the Zoological Society of London in collaboration with Mpala Research Centre, exploring how wild dogs move, hunt, and adapt across the Laikipia–Samburu landscape, particularly in response to changing environmental conditions. Several individuals within the same pack are already fitted with satellite-enabled collars by the Samburu-Laikipia Wild Dog Project, allowing researchers to build a clearer understanding of behaviour, habitat use, and long-distance movement.

African wild dogs are one of the continent’s most endangered carnivores. Their survival depends on vast, connected ecosystems, and they remain vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, human–wildlife conflict, and disease transmission from domestic animals. They are also considered a key indicator species. Where wild dogs persist, it often reflects a landscape that is still functioning, with sufficient prey, intact habitat, and relatively low levels of disturbance.

At Ol Jogi, their presence is both significant and encouraging. Through our Carnivore Conservation Programme, we contribute to wider efforts by reporting sightings, sharing imagery for identification, and supporting field-based observations that feed into long-term research. Each data point, each sighting, and each collaboration helps build a more complete understanding of how to protect this species across the wider ecosystem.

You can read the article on the link in our bio or paste the link below on your browser.

https://oljogi.org/news/tracking-the-wild

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Ol Jogi strives to be a leading model for private conservation, guided by relentless efforts to pioneer innovative methods and techniques that protect wildlife and empower local communities.



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Some of conservation’s most important work happens quietly, far from the spotlight. Across Ol Jogi, highly trained range...
24/04/2026

Some of conservation’s most important work happens quietly, far from the spotlight. Across Ol Jogi, highly trained ranger teams patrol the landscape day and night, safeguarding the wildlife that depends on this protected sanctuary. Working alongside them are specialised canine partners, whose extraordinary scent-detection and tracking abilities add a critical layer of security to protect endangered species and support conservation operations.

These partnerships between rangers and their dogs represent discipline, trust and unwavering dedication, a reminder that conservation is not driven by technology alone, but by the people and animals working together on the front lines.

Ol Jogi strives to be a leading model for private conservation, guided by relentless efforts to pioneer innovative methods and techniques that protect wildlife and empower local communities.

Healthy water systems are central to ecosystem resilience at Ol Jogi, supporting species across trophic levels and susta...
22/04/2026

Healthy water systems are central to ecosystem resilience at Ol Jogi, supporting species across trophic levels and sustaining life through seasonal change. Rivers, dams, and natural water points provide critical refuge for hippos, whose daily movements between water and grazing areas play an important role in nutrient cycling and habitat function.

By transporting organic matter from land to water, hippos help enrich aquatic ecosystems, influencing water quality and supporting a wide range of species. Their presence is closely linked to the condition of surrounding vegetation and water availability, making them valuable indicators of broader landscape health.

Periods of improved rainfall in 2025 restored forage and water balance across the conservancy, reinforcing the importance of long-term habitat stewardship.

Through consistent monitoring of wildlife populations, water systems, and landscape recovery, Ol Jogi strengthens its understanding of how species such as hippos respond to environmental pressures and climatic variability. This knowledge informs habitat management decisions that support ecological stability and resilience across the conservancy.

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Ol Jogi strives to be a leading model for private conservation, guided by relentless efforts to pioneer innovative methods and techniques that protect wildlife and empower local communities.

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Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday 09:00 - 16:00

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