African Wild Dogs Return to Ol Pejeta

African wild dogs have been sighted on Ol Pejeta Conservancy for the first time in years.

These extraordinary animals are among the most endangered carnivores in Africa, with fewer than 7,000 remaining in the wild. Highly social and wide-ranging, wild dogs can travel enormous distances in search of territory and prey, often moving between conservancies and protected areas as they follow their instincts across the landscape.

Their presence here is a powerful reminder of why connectivity of habitat matters. Thanks to the wildlife corridors linking Ol Pejeta with neighbouring conservancies, wild dogs and countless other species are able to move freely throughout the wider Laikipia ecosystem, unhindered by fences or boundaries. This kind of connected landscape is vital to the long-term survival of wide-ranging species like these.

A sighting like this is a strong indicator of the health and biodiversity of Ol Pejeta and the broader ecosystem are part of. It reflects years of dedicated conservation work, habitat protection and collaboration across the region.

There has never been a better time to visit Ol Pejeta. Come and experience the magic of the Laikipia ecosystem for yourself — you never know what incredible wildlife you might have the chance to see.