Conservation:
Protecting the wildlife and the natural environment is an important angle of Kenya Jon Safaris’ mission. The conservation efforts in Kenya have always relied on tourist revenues in order to operate. A percentage of all of the park entrance fees goes directly to the Kenya Wildlife Service and many other local conservation organizations. These organizations also provide jobs for local residents along with financial support to encourage conservation instead of habitat destruction. In fact, in many areas farmers have learned that it is more profitable to conserve the local wildlife than it is to grow huge herds of cattle that end up being very destructive on the natural habitat of the area. Visiting Kenya’s Parks and Reserves is one of the best ways of contributing to their conservation efforts and the local economy.

The post election violence in December of 2007 has devastated Kenya’s 2008 tourism season and has also put tremendous financial strain on many local conservation organizations. The Kenyan people and the magnificent wildlife need our support now more than ever. With the tourism revenue not coming in, poaching is increasing and the results could be devastating. CNN went to Kenya and published a story about this topic and it can be read by clicking here.

If you are unable to support Kenya by visiting their majestic National Parks you can also donate to Wildlife Direct which is an organization dedicated to preserving Kenya’s wildlife and eliminating poaching. Click here to visit their website and find out more.

Mara Triangle on Wild Chronicles, National Geographic from Joseph Kimojino on Vimeo.