The canyon and river seen from above, with green hills and red cliffs

Loita–Mosiro, Narok County

A thriving landscape where wildlife, nature and communities prosper together.

Oletukat is a private conservancy along the Ewaso Ng'iro River in Narok County, Kenya.

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Established in 2021One of the youngest conservancies in Kenya
Over 5 km of riverFrontage along the Ewaso Ng'iro
25+ local jobsAs at October 2026

A female kudu with her calf standing in long grass

Close view of a bird with a large red bill among leaves

2021Year we were established

About Oletukat

Land that is recovering, wildlife that is returning

Protection and natural regeneration have enabled indigenous vegetation to recover, grass cover to improve and wildlife to return to parts of the conservancy.

We are working to protect wildlife, restore degraded land and improve opportunities for neighboring communities, bringing together conservation, livestock management, tourism and community support.

Kudu, zebras and a rich variety of birds

Greater kudu are a distinctive feature of the conservancy, regularly seen along the river.

Ranger patrols, camera traps and EarthRanger support wildlife monitoring.
Riparian rehabilitation, indigenous vegetation recovery and erosion control.

Our story and visionPartnerships: Newton Kangethe or James Matipe

Be part of it

Three ways to be part of Oletukat

Visit

Walk in the African bush, watch wildlife and birds, and stay at Grand Koudou Villa, with views over the canyon where the river flows.
Partner

We welcome partners who share our commitment to protecting wildlife, restoring land and supporting neighboring communities.
Support a child's education

For many families nearby, school fees are a real challenge. Sponsoring a child is a commitment over several years.

Not sure where to start? Send us an enquiry

A female kudu with her calf among tall reeds

5+ kmOf river frontage

Land and community

Our work for nature and its neighbors

We work with surrounding communities and landowners to promote conservation and improve local livelihoods.

Protect wildlife

Stronger ranger capacity, monitoring and habitat management.

Support communities

Education, water access, employment and enterprise.

Scholarships for vulnerable students
More than 25 local jobs
A nearby school dam repaired and fenced
Landowner meetings and outreach

Our community work

Land regeneration

Restoring land affected by overgrazing, charcoal burning and erosion

Much of our conservation work focuses on restoring land affected by overgrazing, charcoal burning and soil erosion. We have also established access trails to improve management and protection of the property.

Natural regeneration

Indigenous vegetation recovers when the land is protected.

Managing grass with livestock

Cattle and goats help maximize grass cover and clear unwanted shrubs.

What is changing

Grass is growing back.
Trees are protected.
Erosion is slowing.
Wildlife is coming back.

Land regeneration and livestock

Wildlife

Who you may meet at Oletukat

The conservancy provides habitat for a variety of wildlife within its river valley, grasslands and surrounding natural vegetation.

Greater kudu
A distinctive feature of the conservancy, regularly seen along the river.
Zebras
When the project started in 2021 there were perhaps 10 zebras on the land. Their number has been increasing regularly.
Birdlife
A rich diversity of birds in the riverine forests and grasslands, from turacos and barbets to an occasional fish eagle.

A view over the valley with aloe plants in the foreground

Growth plan

Four phases towards a landscape-scale conservancy

Our development follows four phases, guided by available resources, partnerships and operational capacity.

Towards 10,000 acres

Our long-term ambition for the conservation area.

200 hectares restored

Riparian habitat restoration in Phase II.

Phase I · Establish2021–2025
Phase II · Professionalize2025–2027
Phase III · Scale2027–2030
Phase IV · Landscape2030 onwards

Read the growth plan

Partner with Oletukat

Where support makes the biggest difference

We welcome partners who share our commitment to protecting wildlife, restoring land and supporting neighboring communities.

Wildlife protection
Ranger training, welfare, equipment and monitoring.
Restoration
Riverbank rehabilitation, indigenous vegetation recovery and erosion control.
Community development
Education, clean water and livelihood opportunities.
Sustainable enterprise
Tourism, livestock improvement and nature-based businesses.
Institutional capacity
Governance, financial management, research and reporting.
Talk to us

Support can take the form of funding, equipment, technical expertise or long-term collaboration.

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Good to know

Questions guests and partners ask

Can I walk at Oletukat?

Yes. Walking is the main attraction. We have opened more than 15 km of trails, long and short, each with its own attraction: a view over the canyon, an unusual rock formation or a panorama of the region.

Experiences and activities

Is it safe to walk?

We do our utmost to be sure that you are safe. Guests walk with one guide and, where buffaloes may visit, with a scout and possibly a car 200 meters behind. Most of our walks do not require buffalo measures.

Where do guests stay?

Grand Koudou Villa offers three bungalows and two fairly large tents, a pergola dining room, a main room where guests gather and a campfire place. Electricity comes from solar panels, so hair dryers cannot be used.

Grand Koudou Villa

What wildlife can I see?

Greater kudu are regularly seen along the river, alongside zebras, impalas, waterbucks, buffaloes and a rich variety of birds. The wildlife is difficult to see compared with national parks, but it does not seem to mind our rangers, who patrol every day.

How can I sponsor a child's education?

Sponsoring a child is an important commitment and must be done over several years to really have an impact. We follow up regularly with teachers and school headmasters.

Ask about sponsoring a child

How can my organization partner with Oletukat?

Support can take the form of funding, equipment, technical expertise or long-term collaboration, across wildlife protection, restoration, community development, sustainable enterprise and institutional capacity.

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