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OLOISUKUT GROUP CONSERVANCY

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About the project

OLOISUKUT GROUP CONSERVANCY

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Oloisukut conservancy is an intriguing conservation concept on land-use owned and managed by the community members of Oloisukut. • The income generated from conservation has given the land owners a reliable and dependable alternative source of income from the traditional livestock. • The conservancy has ensured that the northern part of the greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem is secured for conservation and hence affording the wildlife the much-needed dispersal areas. • The area boasts of high density of game including the big five except for the Rhino. Over 300 different species of birds have been identified. Some of the common animal species are; Maasai giraffe, Burschell zebra, waterbucks, elands, lions, leopards, elephants and elusive and timid bushbuck. • Oloisukut boasts the highest population of elands, giraffes and leopards in the Mara per unit area. Currently we have the biggest pride comprising of 18 adult lions with several cubs. • Tourism in the conservancy is highly controlled, a move that is aimed at maximizing the client wilderness experience and minimizing environmental impact.

💼 What the programme involves

 Animal conservation -Regular ground patrols and safari walk. -Identifying animal species found within the area -Identify and name indigenous plants and uses. - Monitoring wildlife movement  Cultural -Experience Maasai way of life - Control cattle grazing, milking and caring for cattle -Maintain of manyatta houses  School teaching -Teaching English -Teaching arts, designs & drawings -Teaching music -Playing football with girls and boys - Playing other games with the children -Planting of trees  Gardening and land scaping  Outreach program in the local community.  Extra activities learning life skills bead work, cooking using fire wood, etc.  Ensure upkeep of the conservancy  Work with other stake holders in ensuring up keep of the conservancy.  Extra activities Bird watching for interested volunteers.

🏠 Accommodation on site

• The volunteers stay within the camping site inside the conservancy in very basic living conditions. • KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. • Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. • Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. • Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. • There is no electricity connection at the project but volunteers can charge the electric appliances at the nearest market center.

📍 About the location

KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.

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📅 Available sessions

KVDA/STV/06A

05/06/2021 → 26/06/2021

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 20
♂ 0/8 ♀ 0/12

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

300.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Kenya

Kenya

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Kenyan Shilling (KES / KSh)

Exchange rate

1 KES = 0.006892 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

East Africa Time

Local time: 21:02 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Swahili