Kenya was home to an estimated 20,000 black rhinos. In the last decade, an estimated 8,889 African rhinos have been lost to poaching and habitat loss. The year 2013 was the worst year for poaching in Kenya when more than 5% of the national population were killed. However, there are still quite a few Rhinos still surviving in the wild and on heavily guarded private Sanctuaries like the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Rhino filming In Kenya
In the wild, Rhinos in Kenya can be seen at Nairobi National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park and in the greater Mara reserve
Best Conservancies on which to film Rhinos in Kenya
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
The Ol Pejeta conservancy prides itself in safeguarding over 100 critically endangered black rhinos who live on the sanctuary alongside 20 southern white rhinos.
It’s on the sanctuary that the last two remaining northern white rhinos – Najin and Fatu. However, neither of them can reproduce due to their age. In August 2019 a pioneering egg harvesting procedure was carried out in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, bring back the hope for the survival of the species – we continue to wait for outcomes.
Where to stay while at Ol Pejeta Conservancy: There is a variety of places to stay for every traveller budget. (See: Where to stay at Ol Pejeta Conservancy)
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
The Lewa Conservancy was founded in 1983 to provide a haven for African rhinos. The rhino population at Lewa has progressively grown from 15 individuals to now 169 rhinos living on the sanctuary – This brings the rhino population on the sanctuary to a whopping 14% of Kenya’s rhino population – Bravo! the struggle still continues – you too can be a part of this by donating to the cause (See: Donate to the Lewa Conservancy)
Where to stay while at the Lewa Conservancy: You can choose from ten (10) different accommodation establishments within the Lewa Conservancy. Accommodation ranges from luxury, adventure and even culture, but they all promise an unforgettable safari experience. Whatever you do, just don’t miss out on the chance to visit Lewa’s Orphan Rhino project! (See: Where to stay at Lewa Conservancy).
Best National Park in which to film Rhinos in Kenya
Lake Nakuru National Park Rhino Filming in Kenya
Lake Nakuru National Park has more than 25 eastern black rhinoceros, one of the largest concentrations in the country, plus around 70 southern white rhinos which are often seen along the shoreline of the Pink (flamingo filled) lake.
Where to stay at Lake Nakuru National Park: There is a variety of accommodation properties that cater to all budgets and travel styles; adventurous, luxury etc. (See: Where to stay at Lake Nakuru National park)
Masai Mara Game Reserve Rhino Filming in Kenya
The greater Masai Mara Game Reserve boasts of having between 35-50 black rhinos in the Masai Mara Game Reserve at any one time. The Mara Reserve forms the northern portion of the Serengeti – Mara ecosystem. It is
bordered on the north-east by the Loita Plains, on the east by the Laleta Hills, on the west by the Siria
Escarpment, and on the south by the northern Serengeti National Park.
We recommend staying at Sala’s Camp which is strategically located on the edge of a dedicated black rhino sanctuary within the isolated southern Masai Mara and many of them are frequently seen in the area around Sala’s along the Sand River.
