The Maasai Mara National Reserve is the only protected area in Kenya with an indigenous black rhino population, unaffected by translocations, and with the potential to support one of the largest black rhino populations in Africa, given the size of the Reserve.

In 2001, there was only one known black rhino in the Mara Triangle, but through Mara Conservancy’s intensive anti-poaching measures, the population has increased to eight, often ten animals. Over the years, one female bore five surviving calves, and several other animals have migrated into the area, moving freely across borders. The funds raised will be directed towards the launch of a specific rhino surveillance unit within the Mara Triangle to monitor black rhino movements through daily terrestrial patrols and GPS telemetry tracking to ensure greater security of this critical population.

Mara Conservancy needs your help in launching the rhino surveillance unit to protect Mara rhinos from the threat of poaching. Please contribute and share this page with your friends and family. Even the smallest gift can make a huge difference. Asante sana!

Black Rhino Monitoring and Surveillance:

GOAL: $188,544 USD

What your contribution can provide:

$5       daily food ration for one ranger
$20     daily fuel and maintenance cost for patrol vehicle
$100   sleeping bag and mattress for one ranger
$140   one pair of uniform and boots for one ranger
$150   one pair of binoculars
$360   veterinary drugs for immobilization and attachment of tracking device for one rhino
$508   monthly wage and benefits for one ranger
$530   covers the operational cost for putting a tracking device for one rhino
$900   one custom, heavy-duty four-man tent for the patrol teams
$2000 one desktop computer for GIS specialist
$2920 GPS transmitter and annual maintenance for one rhino