Conservancy Landscapes

Lake Bogoria Ecosystem Landscape

Irong Community Conservancy

Sub County: Baringo South
Landscape: Lake Bogoria
Conservancy Size: 61450 Ha
Main Livelihoods: Agriculture & Pastoralism

Unique features:

Newly discovered as an archaeological site, it is a breeding site and migratory corridor for the greater Kudu, abundance of nectar tree species e.g. Acacia Meilifera

Chuine Community Conservancy

Sub County: Baringo South
Landscape: Lake Bogoria
Conservancy Size: 1800 Ha
Main Livelihoods: Agriculture & Pastoralism

Unique features:

A haven for biodiversity research, breeding site for the greater Kudu, a migratory corridor for wildlife from Laikipia to Lake Bogoria National Reserve.

Kiborgoch Community Wildlife and Wetland Conservancy

Sub County: Baringo South
Landscape: Lake Bogoria
Conservancy Size: 2690 Ha
Main Livelihoods: Agriculture & Pastoralism

Unique features:

Kiborgoch has within its landscape both a wetland and dry land and neighbors Lake Bogoria National Reserve, its iconic species include zebras and ostriches; economic activities include irrigation agriculture, biodiversity research and livestock keeping.

Kamnarok-Lake Baringo Landscape

Ruko Community Wildlife Conservancy

Sub County: Baringo South/Tiaty East
Landscape: Lake Baringo
Distance from main Town: 60Kms
Conservancy Size: 19,000 Ha
Main Livelihoods: Agriculture,Pastoralism & Fishing

Unique features:

Has a Rothschild Giraffe sanctuary, a wet-and dryland landscape neighboring Lake Baringo to the West, a breeding area for birds, crocodiles and fish, a peaceful co-existence model with two warring communities, other wildlife species- greater kudus on highlands and lesser kudus on the lower, ostriches, waterbucks and buffaloes.

Kaptuya Community Wildlife Conservancy

Sub County: Tiaty East
Landscape: Lake Baringo
Distance from main Town: 116 Kms
Conservancy Size: 8093 Ha
Main Livelihoods: Agriculture & Pastoralism

Unique features:

Rich in minerals e..g red rubies, garnets and fluorspar, Wildlife species such as Leopards, greater Kudu, Warthogs, klipspringer, Impala & the Rock Hyrax

Kabarion Community Conservancy

Sub County: Baringo North
Landscape: Highlands
Distance from main town: 60 Kms
Conservancy Size: 67,600 Ha
Main Livelihoods: Agriculture & Pastoralism

Unique features:

Kiborgoch has within its landscape both a wetland and dry land and neighbors Lake Bogoria National Reserve, its iconic species include zebras and ostriches; economic activities include irrigation agriculture, biodiversity research and livestock keeping.

Ngenyin Community Conservation Area

Sub County: Baringo South
Landscape: Lake Baringo
Distance from main Town: 20 Kms
Conservancy Size: 49 Ha
Main Livelihoods: Agriculture & Pastoralism

Unique features:

Cattle Fattening, boat ride activities, nature trails, bird hub for different bird species, neighbours Lake Baringo to the west, has a Tourism facility & a grass reseeding Program.

Western Highlands Landscape

Kimng’ochoch Community Conservancy

Sub County: Baringo Central
Landscape: Highlands
Distance from main Town: 12 Kms
Conservancy Size: 575 Ha
Main Livelihoods: Agriculture

Unique features:

Indigenous species of red cider, white Colombus Monekey, they have a camping site used for religious rituals and research activities. Plans to establish a research facility.

Morop Tarambus Wildlife Conservancy

Sub County: Baringo Central
Landscape: Highlands
Distance from main Town: 13.5 Kms
Conservancy Size: 2100 Ha
Main Livelihoods: Agriculture

Unique features:

Flat Morop hill used as a religious shrine and for cultural rites. It is a forested area with threatened tree species such as the endangered sandalwood and red cedar, has an artificial dam used for fishing and supplies fresh water to Kabarnet town. Wildlife species include a Honey Barger, Guinea Fowls and Hornbills.

Kiplombe Community Conservancy

Conservancy Size: 620 Acres
Number of Beneficiaries: 2,800
Registered Members: 300
Volunteer Ranger: 1

Unique features:

Have a history of black rhino which were translocated to lake Nakuru National Park, rich in bird species and historical caves

Kiborit Community Conservancy

Sub County: Koibatek
Landscape: Highlands
Distance from main Town: 10 Kms
Conservancy Size: 101.25 Ha
Main Livelihoods: Agriculture & Pastoralism

Unique features:

Upcoming tourism facilities e.g. golf course, Nature trails, bird species and butterflies species

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