14/10/2021
“Every year in the Serengeti-Mara savannah, a great spectacle occurs. Almost 2 million wild animals including the wildebeest, gazelles, zebra, and topi embark on a magnificent journey known as the Great Migration. This is the world’s largest land migration of animals, and an amazing experience to witness!
The migratory corridors through which the wildebeest and other animals travel crosses country borders and connects core habitats. These corridors are critical for the survival of these species and the long-term viability of their surrounding ecosystems. But in recent years, human encroachment and land-use changes have had a significant impact on the ability of animals to migrate. A key challenge for Kenya’s wildlife populations today is a lack of space. While there are national Parks, 70% of wildlife reside on unprotected community land.
This is where conservancies like Nashulai can come in. The Maasai have lived for centuries cohabiting in a harmonious relationship with the wildlife of the savannah. At Nashulai, we have demonstrated how indigenous people can combine this traditional wisdom with 21st century science and proactively contribute to solutions. Nashulai is a vital migratory corridor link for animals between the Maasai Mara National Reserve and other community conservancies. So we worked to remove 25 kilometers of fencing, began river and land restoration initiatives, and adopted sustainable rotational grazing practices.
As a result, migrating animals have cast their votes with their feet – they have returned to their ancient migratory routes across our Nashulai borders! During our first Great Migration as a community conservancy, over 10,000 wildebeests and zebras passed through our lands. Our Elders couldn’t recall seeing such numbers of wildlife in decades!”
📝 Nelson Ole Reiya, Co-Founder, Maasai Conservancy. Nairobi, Kenya
🧑🎨: Emma, 📷📷: Ryan Reiya 🇰🇪
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