WWA equips Ololasurai Conservancy rangers
- Worth Wild Africa
- Oct 24
- 2 min read
Ololasurai Conservancy, where rangers are working to protect a much-threatened vital ecosystem
Ololasurai Conservancy is part of a vital network of wildlife corridors in the Mara ecosystem, home to elephant, giraffe, spotted and striped hyena, lion, leopard, eland, and many other species including an amazing number of birds. Their community rangers are at the forefront of safeguarding these corridors while also helping to reduce human–wildlife conflict and maintain harmony with neighbouring communities.
This small team of rangers has a big impact:
Wildlife Patrols: Rangers conduct regular patrols to monitor wildlife movements, record incidents, and ensure safe passage through corridors.
Conflict Prevention: They intervene in cases of human–wildlife conflict, including elephants raiding farms or livestock predation, to de-escalate tensions.
Illegal Grazing & Encroachment: Rangers monitor and address illegal grazing, fencing, and habitat degradation that threaten migration routes.
Carcass Identification: Early reporting and response to wildlife injuries or deaths help curb poaching risks and enable timely collaboration with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
Community Liaison: Rangers engage with local communities to share information, support awareness, and promote coexistence.
Through collaboration with KWS, Mara Elephant Project (MEP), and other conservancies/ stakeholders, our rangers are now participating in joint patrols, which improve security, knowledge-sharing, and cooperation across the Mara landscape. Community sensitization barazas have been conducted to discourage the use of spears and arrows against wildlife and to strengthen conservation awareness. Rangers continue to face daily challenges such as extended patrols, the need for reliable field equipment, and the difficulty of covering vast, fragmented landscapes. Pressure from herders and need for fast response is always present.
Despite limited resources, Ololasurai Conservancy's rangers remain committed to their mission. They have helped prevent escalation of conflicts, reported potential human-wildlife conflicts and coordinated with partners to save injured elephants and giraffes. However, increasing fencing, rising human–wildlife conflict mainly due to land pressures, and infiltration by non-member herders threaten to undermine these gains.
With proper support, WWA hopes to see this team remain resilient and effective in safeguarding this critical ecosystem.
BREAKING NEWS: WWA launches an appeal to raise $2500 to support Ololasurai Conservancy's rangers with practical equipment in the field including boots, uniforms, binoculars and more.
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