Shompole Conservancy- Magadi Kenya

Shompole Conservancy is a community pastoralist and wildlife conservation area located in the Southern Eastern Kenya on the Tanzania boarder near Lake Natron right on the edge of Nguruman Escarpment, overlooking the stunning expanse of the Great Rift Valley, within a 35,000 acres of Shompole Group Ranch land. The conservancy was formed in 2002 when the community came together with an idea to conservancy wildlife and benefit from them. The Community Land Area covers 62,689 Hectares, with over 4000 registered members which with their families’ members and other dependants make a population of about 40,000 people.

The resident of the Area are mainly Maasai pastoralist who for a very long time have lived and tolerated wildlife that live alongside their livestock. Campsites are positioned ideally to make the most of both an incredible views and the cool breeze, which provides a dispersal area for wildlife and a buffer zone.

The Shompole Conservancy limits the number of beds per acre and also the number of tourists who may enter the area, thereby reducing the crowds of vehicles. Guests often find themselves the only vehicle around, giving spectacular, unspoiled views of exciting wildlife. The Conservancy has one of the highest densities of elephants in the south rift. And because the Shompole Conservancy is not governed by the same rules that apply to national parks, there is the flexibility to experience something truly profound and to see and do things not possible in the National Reserve. The passion and expertise of the guides at the conservancy facilitate this experience.

The conservancy provides the opportunity to conserve the land and wildlife, whilst simultaneously creating wealth for the Shompole landowners. By visiting the Shompole, you will be playing a part in protecting the cultural heritage of the local Maasai community and improving their access to vital service