Wildlife Clubs of Kenya – Lake Nakuru Centre
Region
Africa
Country
Kenya
Flyway
East Atlantic flyway
Initiative
WLI Africa
About
Name of organisation
Wildlife Club of Kenya
Funding support
NGOs
Number of staff
Not specified
Number of visitors per year
More than 5000
Overall aims of the centre
To enhance environmental conservation through taking care of ecosystem that involves wildlife.
Description of the centre
Lake Nakuru game reserve is about 141 km², consisting of indigenous species of trees with endangered species of wild animals (the big 5). It's located in the outcast of Nakuru town.
Work Areas
Main CEPA work area
Planting trees and fencing unfenced area of park
Top three successes
- Planting trees thus making it good home for wild animals and a good ecosystem
- Fencing project
- Tracing of escaped wildlife
Top three challenges
Challenges are many but major one is exhaustion of some species resulting from predators
Expertise
Interpretation techniques
Producing written materials; Developing nature trails
Visitor centres
Managing / creating habitat; Building / maintaining structures
Participation
Engaging hard-to-reach groups; Engaging the local community
Education and communication
Delivering adult education; Lobbying / running campaigns; Developing resources / materials
General
PR and marketing; Health and safety; Project planning.
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