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Thamani Asili: What Kenya’s $160 Million Conservation Plan Means for Wildlife — and Your Next Safari
In October 2026 Kenya launched Thamani Asili, a 10-year, $160 million plan to protect 17.3 million hectares of wildlife habitat. Here's how it works, which landscapes it covers, and why it's good news for safari-goers.
Nairobi Flyways Summit: 45% of Migratory Birds Are Declining — Why Kenya Matters
A major BirdLife report launched in Nairobi in September 2026 found 45% of migratory bird species are declining. Right now, millions of migrants are arriving in Kenya. Here's what the report says and which visitors to look for.
Kenya Tops Africa in Global Big Day 2026 with 824 Bird Species
On 9 May 2026, Kenyan birders logged 824 species in 24 hours — first in Africa and seventh in the world. Here's how Global Big Day works, how Kenya did it, and how you can join the next one.
Tsavo East and Amboseli Ranked Among the World’s Best Birdwatching Parks
A 2026 global study ranked Tsavo East 3rd and Amboseli 14th among the world's best national parks for birdwatching — making Kenya the only African country with two parks in the top 20. Here's what makes them special.
Kenya’s Black Rhino Comeback: From 350 to Over 1,100 — and Aiming for 2,000
Kenya's black rhinos have tripled since the late 1980s, with no rhino poached in 2025. Now the challenge is space. Here's how Kenya plans to reach 2,000 black rhinos by 2037 — and where you can see them.
Kenya’s Latest Wildlife Census: Elephants Up, Hirola in Crisis
Kenya's latest population estimates show elephants climbing past 42,000 and rhinos rising — but the hirola has halved and lions have slipped. Here's what the numbers mean.
Where Have Kenya’s Flamingos Gone? The Rising Rift Valley Lakes Explained
Waterbird numbers at Lake Elementaita fell from over 208,000 to about 5,000 in two years. We explain why Kenya's flamingo lakes are changing, what's driving it, and where you can still see the pink spectacle.
Maasai Mara 2026: New Seasonal Fees, the Migration and the Overcrowding Debate
The Maasai Mara now charges non-residents $200 a day from July to December and $100 from January to June. Here's what changed in 2026, how the migration season played out, and why the low season might be your smartest choice.
Kenya National Park Fees 2026: A Simple Guide to the New KWS Tiers
Kenya's national park fees changed under a new four-tier KWS system. Here's what Amboseli, Nakuru, Tsavo, Nairobi National Park and Hell's Gate cost per day, how to pay, and how the Maasai Mara differs.
Kenya’s Vultures: Why the Amboseli Poisoning Matters to Every Safari-Goer
In January 2026, a single poisoned carcass near Amboseli killed at least six lions and 34 vultures. Here's why Kenya's vultures matter, which species you can see on safari, and how every visitor can help.
