Kaptuya Conservancy

Wildlife Conservancies in Baringo

Kaptuya Community Conservancy

Located about 10 km east of Ruko Conservancy, along the boundary with Laikipia in Churo Ward of Tiaty, Kaptuya Conservancy is, despite the scorching sun, a picturesque and colourful boondocks. The local Pokot community started the Kaptuya Conservancy as a conservation effort to safeguard the local animals and natural resources. On the Laikipia side it is contiguous with the wildlife rich plains between the expansive Ol Donyo Ari Nyiro and Mugie Wildlife Conservancies.

The 80 km2 Kaptuya Conservancy, on the upper slopes of Laikipia Escarpment or the eastern edge of the Rift Valley, is home to a plethora of wonderful vistas epitomized by the spectacular Mukutan Gorge. Similar to Ruko, Kaptuya is not well developed and both lack easy access routes and accommodation. Both have abundant game but because of scanty parkways it is a spine-rattling excursion. Nevertheless, they offer adventures into very unusual flora. It is necessary to be self-sufficient especially at Kaptuya and is also prudent to liaise with the warden.


Kenya has about 110 wildlife conservancies, all promoting the placid co-existence of local people and wildlife in mutual well-being. Improved security, better land management, income, employment and support to community projects have all encouraged the epic rise of conservancies unique attractions and experiences.


Touring Baringo County offers a unique blend of cultural experiences, natural wonders, and outdoor adventures. Many of its hidden gems, along Kenya’s Rift Valley, create unforgettable memories. Baringo County’s vast ecological gamut is a road-trip lover’s playground, birder’s haven and photographer’s paradise.

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