The Mara Conservancy plays an active role in initiating and encouraging conservation efforts within the Maasai Mara National Reserve. A list of our ongoing achievements and goals include:
A reduction of poaching in the Mara Triangle and the surrounding area
Improved infrastructure through road maintenance within the Mara Triangle as well as the access roads to camps and lodges outside of the Triangle
Maintenance of a network of secondary roads and tracks to improve wildlife viewing
Restoration of existing ranger stations and installation of renewable energy and water harvesting systems
Establishment of a transparent and modern, IT-based revenue collection system
Strengthened relationships between the Reserve and the surrounding areas by encouraging community projects
Promotion of responsible eco-tourism principles among camps and lodges
CONSERVATION
HUMAN WILDLIFE CONFLICT MITIGATION MEASURES
Community border management through employment of community scouts along the Siria Escarpment
Collaring of elephants and lions to monitor their movement
Establishment of community projects such construction of dams, building school and employment of ECD teachers
Holding community baraza
Giving access to the natural salt lick inside the reserve to the community
Payment of consolation fees for domestic livestock killed by our wildlife
What We've Achieved in 18 Years
Arrested 4,500 poachers over the last 16 years.
Collected 57,000 wire snares set by bushmeat poachers.
Created safe heaven for the wildlife
Local employment
Improvement of infrastructure in the park
Provided security for local community
Provided security for camps & lodges
Vaccinated 100,000 community dogs against rabies and canine distemper virus