位于肯尼亚拉伊基皮亚高原、距内罗毕约 225 公里、海拔约 6,000 英尺的 奥尔乔吉野生动物保护区(Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy)是一片占地约 58,000 英亩(约 235 平方公里)的私人保护区。自 20 世纪中叶成立以来,它不断发展,1980 年成为肯尼亚第二个私人犀牛保护区。
奥尔乔吉位于拉伊基皮亚高原的一块岩石丘陵之中,远眺 肯尼亚山(Mount Kenya)的壮丽山影,周边气候相对温和,且位于疟疾风险较低的地带。这种地理优势为大型哺乳动物提供了稳定的栖息环境。
建立初期,这片土地原为传统放牧区,后来转型为野生动物保护和旅游用途。
保护区内的地形包括丘陵、草原和森林,气候温和,适合多种野生动物生存。
在奥尔乔吉,重点保护的动物包括东部黑犀牛和南部白犀牛——目前该保护区约有超过 100 头犀牛。此外,该地也是世界上 Grévy’s 斑马数量最多的区域之一,其所占全球约 16% 的种群都生活在这里。除此之外,野狗、长颈鹿、狮子、猎豹等也在此栖息。
为保障这些物种的安全,保护区设立了高水平的安保系统:包括专职护林员、警察预备役队伍、跟踪犬队、夜视设备等。
保护区与周边社区开展合作项目:支持当地小学、医疗诊所、妇女团体、可持续放牧实践,努力构建人与野生动物共生的生态格局。
对于希望亲近原野、体验奢华的旅客而言,奥尔乔吉提供了一种独特模式。主宅由数座岩石小屋组成,拥有 11 间卧室,最多同时只接待一个客群,令整个 58,000 英亩保护区俨然成为你的专属体验空间。住宅前有一个野生动物常来饮水的水坑,而通过地下观景隧道,你可在安全环境下近距离观察水牛、犀牛等动物。
奥尔乔吉野生动物保护区将顶尖的野生动物保育、社区生态发展与独特的豪华体验融合在一起。无论你是出于动物保护的关怀,还是追求一次与众不同的野外旅程,这里都提供了丰富而深刻的体验。通过访问此地,你不仅能近距离观察濒危动物,更能真正理解保护与旅游如何协同运作。
Patrick Kamau It is a visit to a wildlife rescue center, not a game drive. A 1-2 hour excursion. Be ready for 1-2 hours offroading in a relatively well maintained murram section. A good part of the 'tarmacked' section will need your patience if you care about your vehicle's suspension. 36km approx. one way. Very interesting how one can get close to a grown elephant and feed it. Once in a lifetime opportunity. The animals are healthy and well taken care of. The guides are passionate. The premise well maintained. Highly recommend!
Carol Mwangi Oljogi is a sanctuary for wildlife & a haven for those seeking breathtaking beauty of the wild.Every turn reveals a new wonder.Both caged and free animals are true definition of effortless grace
Lucy Maina Loved the experience and seeing a bear for the first time was mind blowing, staff were very friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend the place.
Mk Mu Loved the place, the guides were very knowledgeable and willing to entertain and get a close-up with some of the animals. The road to the place is not all that good, make sure you have at least a big car or good ground clearance, enough fuel, a lot of cold water, AC because of Dust and you might go offline for 3 hours in the area. You'll love the place, though.
Janet Mose My team was able to see most animals at very close range. Lion, Elephant, cheetah, Bear ( The only Bear in Africa), Pauline the Parrot who's 36 years old and many more. Friendly and helpful staff right from the gate to the reception. Should improve on labelling landmarks to be more visible. Got lost in the park and also stuck, the response from the office was very swift. Thank you.