Wajir Giraffe Sanctuary
Another tragic giraffe calf death in Wajir has been reported in Biyamathow town, Wajir South, underscoring the urgent threats facing wildlife in Northern Kenya. Experts suspect sarcoptic mange, a debilitating skin disease, caused the death and continues to spread among…
Giraffes, the world’s tallest land mammals, have long been a symbol of Kenya’s rich biodiversity. However, in Wajir County, their survival is under threat due to a combination of disease outbreaksandharsh environmental conditions. The Wajir Giraffe Sanctuary stands as a…
In the vast arid landscapes of Northern Kenya, where acacia trees dot the horizon and wildlife once roamed freely, an ecological crisis is quietly unfolding. Giraffes, especially the reticulated giraffe, once a common sight in this region, are disappearing at…
Graceful, towering, and instantly recognizable by its vivid geometric coat pattern, the Reticulated Somali Giraffe is a true symbol of the African wilderness. Found predominantly in northern Kenya and parts of southern Ethiopia and Somalia, this subspecies of giraffe is…
In the remote, arid landscapes of Northern Kenya, just 12 kilometers south of Wajir Town along the Mandera-Wajir-Isiolo Road, lies the Wajir Giraffe Sanctuary—a groundbreaking community-led initiative dedicated to the protection of the endangered reticulated giraffe, also known as the…
With their towering height and striking, geometric coat patterns, giraffes are among the most iconic animals in the African wilderness. But not all giraffes are the same. Among the various subspecies, the Reticulated Giraffe (also known as the Somali Giraffe)…
Across the African savannah, the silent toll of climate change is reshaping ecosystems—and one of the species most at risk is the gentle and iconic giraffe. In Northern Kenya, prolonged droughts and shifting rainfall patterns are threatening giraffe survival, particularly…
The Reticulated Somali giraffe (Giraffa reticulata) is one of Africa’s most striking and unique wildlife species, and it holds a vital place in Kenya’s rich ecosystems and cultural heritage. As an endangered species native primarily to Northern Kenya and southern…
Tucked away in the arid yet breathtaking landscapes of Northern Kenya lies a sanctuary where conservation meets community, and nature thrives against the odds. Wajir Giraffe Sanctuary, the first of its kind in the region, is a beacon of hope…