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Keeping Girls in School: The Role of Menstrual Health in Community Conservation

Group of children outdoors smiling, holding purple Pad Mad menstrual kit packages in a rural setting.

A 2024 USAID report found that 65% of Kenya’s 27 million women and girls cannot afford the basic products needed to manage their periods safely. For many schoolgirls, this means missing lessons, falling behind in class, and, in some cases, dropping out of school altogether.

Ol Kinyei Now Has the Highest Lion Density in the Mara — Here’s What That Means

Lion cubs and a lioness feeding on a carcass in a grassy savanna, with an adult lion in the background.

The Mara Predator Conservation Programme has just released its Q1 2026 Technical Report, drawing on twelve consecutive years of lion surveys across the greater Maasai Mara ecosystem.

From Safari to Sea: Discover Kenya’s Wild Coast This World Sea Turtle Day

Woman in a safari outfit standing beside an open-top safari jeep with a canvas canopy in a grassy savannah under a cloudy sky.

Kenya’s wildlife story does not end on the savannah…But beyond the grasslands lies another extraordinary wilderness waiting to be discovered.

World Heritage Day: 5 Heritage Sites to Visit in Kenya

Karen Blixen Museum. Photo by National Museums of Kenya.

Every year on World Heritage Day, we are reminded that heritage is not just about the past ,it’s about identity, continuity, and the stories that shape who we are today.

World Water Day 2026 Kenya: Protecting the Mara River & Wildlife

Water is life in the Maasai Mara. It sustains wildlife, supports local communities, and shapes the landscapes that make this ecosystem one of the most extraordinary places on earth.

Discover Porini Camps: What Makes Each One Unique

Exploring the Porini Safari Camp circuit is like moving through chapters of Kenya’s wild soul, with each camp revealing a different rhythm, a different landscape, and a different meaning of what a safari can be.

Smart Learning for the Maasai: How Holiday Sessions Transform Education in Kenya

At Gamewatchers Safaris, conservation is inseparable from community empowerment. While protecting wildlife and landscapes remains central to our work, we are equally dedicated to supporting the people who call these conserved areas home—especially the next generation.

Selenkay Conservancy Wins World’s Leading Conservation Programme 2025

We are proud to announce that Selenkay Conservancy has been named the World’s Leading Conservation Programme 2025 at the 2nd Annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards!

From Maasai Mara Reserve to Private Conservancy: How My Safari Perspective Changed

As the saying goes, familiarity breeds contempt. Growing up in Kenya, visiting our national parks felt like a routine part of school life. If you were a student taking Geography or Biology, there was a high chance you’d end up on a school bus headed for places like Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Bogoria National Reserve, or Hell’s Gate.