ABOUT
Lolldaiga Conservancy is a working livestock ranch, a carefully stocked commercial operation that is integral to effective wildlife and habitat management. Low-impact walking and horse-back safaris allow visitors to experience Lolldaiga’s diverse wildlife and spectacular views.
Lolldaiga has a history of fascinating research projects, and the Conservancy is open to hearing research proposals in the landscape. Please direct queries to cco@lolldaigaconservancy.org.
RESEARCH
Lolldaiga is home to a vast array of species, thanks to the varied topography, geographic positioning and secure location.
In depth ecological monitoring means all animals living on Lolldaiga are considered and protected, with an aim to further improve the conservation element of the ranch.
BIRDS & WILDLIFE
Lolldaiga became a ranch back in 1928, though there were no water sources on the land at the time, and it had to be carried in on an ox cart from the Timau River, 10 miles away. Originally a sheep farm (mainly Merino, then crossed with Masai sheep), the ranch has been farming cattle and camels too since the 40s/50s. Now, the cattle herd is mostly made up of Boran and Red Poll, but over the years the owners had also experimented with Ayreshires, Jerseys, Shorthorns, Herefords and Red Devons.
Following the construction of hundreds of dams, wildlife numbers increased dramatically. Paddocks and border fences were removed in order to make more space across the landscape for conservation development.
HISTORY
LIVESTOCK
The Ranch continues to run large-scale commercial livestock operations that are integral to effective wildlife and habitat management.
Grazing regimes follows the holistic rangeland management system and, as a result, the grasslands host a high density and diversity of flora and fauna.
Livestock are carefully managed so as to sustain and promote the integrity and health of the varying ecosystems across the Ranch.