Conservancy Landscapes

About the Conservancy Landscapes

Alongside national wildlife reserves and forest reserves, wildlife conservancies are among conservation areas recognized by Baringo County government. Conservancies confer opportunity to improve governance, security, better land management, economic growth, food security, employment, and support to community projects. The conservancies are also seen as one of the effective means to manage community lands, which form the largest portion of tenure in the County. The conservancies are grouped in three major landscapes in Baringo.

Lake Bogoria Ecosystem Landscape

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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.

Greater Kudu in Chuine

Zebras in Kiborgoch

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; 19000 Ha
Main livelihoods; Agriculture, Pastrolism & Fishing

Unique Features

Has a Rothschild Giraffe sanctuary, a wet-and dry 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.

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Rothschild Giraffes in Ruko Community Conservancy

Kaptuya Landscape

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

A habitat for hippo during wet season, presence of an artificial dam called Cherubo in the conservancy and there is a variety of wild pigs.

Kabarion Community Conservancy

Sub County: Baringo North
Landscape: Highlands
Distance from main town: 60kms
Conservancy size: 67,600 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, Rock Hyrax

Rocky Landscapes in Kabarion

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Bird Watching Ngenyin Conservancy - Baringo

Ngenyin Community Conservation Area

Sub County: Baringo South
Landscape: Lake Baringo
Distance from main town: 20kms
Conservancy Size: 49 Ha
Main Livelihoods: Agriculture & Fishing

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 Landsacpe

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.

Cultural Site in Kimng'ochoch

Morop Tarmbus Hill Overlooking the Dam

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

The Morop hill is 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 Honey Badgers, Guinea Fowls and Horn-bills.

Kiplombe Community Conservancy

Conservancy Size: 620 acres
No: of beneficiaries: 2,800
Registered members: 300
Main Livelihoods: Agriculture

Unique Features

Have a history of black rhino which were translocated to lake Nakuru National Park, rich in bird species and historical caves. The conservancy is strategically located and rich with unique natural resources, with a wide and diversified wildlife of fauna and flora, including zebras, baboons, monkeys, striped hyena, rock hyrax, porcupines, warthogs, wild pigs, Waburgia ugandensis, red cedar, Olea Africana, Acacia spp, among other untapped resources.

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Buffalos Corridor in Kiplombe Conservancy

Butterflies in Kiborit Conservancies

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

Kiborit Conservancy is a haven for a diverse array of wildlife. From the elusive rock hyrax and the graceful dik-dik to the cunning honey badger and the endangered pancake and leopard tortoises, the conservancy is a living testament to Kenya's rich biodiversity.