Tag Archives: Kenya Wildlife Service

What’s a Hirola? The Kenya Wildlife Service knows it well

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Mary

They are antelope, also called Hunters Hartebeest. The flighty, caramel colored creatures have impala-like horns and their unusual facial markings give them an appearance of wearing  sunglasses.                                            Their present home range is off the main tourist drag in areas that … Continue reading →

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The Kenya Wildlife Service has a Knack for Organizing Innovative Events to Aid Conservation

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Mary

Last weekend the Kenya Wildlife Service hosted their annual wheelbarrow race in Hell’s Gate National Park, aptly named “To Hell’s Gate on a Wheelbarrow.” Hell’s Gate was named after a narrow break in the cliffs. But where “hell” came from … Continue reading →

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The Resurrection of Meru National Park

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Mary

Part three of Meru National Park’s demise, then revival as an exquisite tourist destination. Meru was at death’s door. Wildlife decimated from poaching. Meru Mulika Lodge in decay. Infrastructure almost non-existent. Then the French Development Agency (AFD) decided to monetarily assist the … Continue reading →

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