Kenya Wildlife Trust | Supporting and funding projects and people that will contribute significantly to the conservation of Kenya’s natural heritage for the benefit of future generations.

Founded in 2007 by a small group of professional safari guides
KWT is passionate about wildlife and landscapes. We build our conservation practices on a solid foundation of experience, expertise, and long-term, well-established relationships with people living in and around Kenya’s key wildlife areas.

Howard Saunders, professional safari guide and chairman of KWT’s Board of Trustees, shows his guests two lions while on safari in the Mara Conservancy. Photo © Stephanie M. Dloniak
Working on the ground with local communities in key wildlife areas
Whether building a school or outfitting community rangers, we adhere to strict project selection criteria and reporting protocols, in order to assist communities with appropriate conservation for both their benefit and that of wildlife.

These Samburu children benefit directly from KWT-supported education and community conservation programs. Photo © David Simpson.
Supporting projects with the ultimate goal of measurable wildlife conservation
All funds entrusted to KWT help facilitate a small number of worthy, accountable projects in science-based wildlife management, conservation education, and community conservation, in regions important for wildlife tourism.

Monitoring and conservation of large carnivores, such as this adult female cheetah in the Masai Mara, are key components of several KWT-supported projects. Photo © Stephanie M. Dloniak.
Working to secure a future for Kenya’s wildlife and wild places
If you share this vision, please contact us to learn how you can help. KWT’s basic operating costs are funded by a few dedicated supporters, so we are able to apply 100% of every donation to intended projects.

Echo, an adult female member of one of the largest lion prides in the Masai Mara. Photo © Stephanie M. Dloniak.

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Founded in 2007 by a small group of professional safari guides

Working on the ground with local communities in key wildlife areas

Supporting projects with the ultimate goal of measurable wildlife conservation

Working to secure a future for Kenya’s wildlife and wild places

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Meet the KWT Team