Know More About Mbokishi
Mbokishi Mara Conservation Area lies in the North East of the Northern Mara Conservancies, adjacent to Enonkishu Conservancy. It was established in September 2021 and comprises 600 families.
The conservation model in the Maasai Mara landscape is where the conservancy leases land from individual landowners basically for conservation purposes.
The landowner then receives their lease payments as per what is in the lease agreement. In Mbokishi, the Conservation Area is a mixed model where humans, livestock and wildlife occupy the same space.
Mbokishi Mara is therefore doing their model by encouraging coexistence between the community and wildlife - This done by safeguarding the natural habitat for the wildlife which are outside the protected Maasai Mara National Reserve and
are living inside the community in abundance. The Mbokishi Mara Conservation Area (MBC) Management Plan is a robust strategy for the sustainable stewardship of the conservancy from 2024 to 2029, prioritizing wildlife conservation, habitat preservation, and the welfare of neighbouring communities.
By fostering collaborative partnerships and implementing innovative initiatives, the plan aims to realize several key objectives, including bolstering wildlife populations and improving habitat quality, ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the ecosystem. Additionally, the plan emphasizes the preservation and promotion of Maasai cultural practices, recognizing the intrinsic links between cultural heritage and conservation.
Furthermore, the plan endeavours to create diversified livelihood opportunities for Local communities through responsible ecotourism
practices, thereby fostering economic
empowerment while safeguarding natural resources. Concurrently, efforts to enhance livestock management practices are aimed at achieving ecological balance and minimizing human-wildlife conflicts.
The plan places a strong emphasis to boost security measures within the conservancy to mitigate threats and conflicts, ensuring a safe environment for both wildlife and communities.
Importantly, the plan's development has been informed by a detailed consultation process that prioritizes stakeholder engagement, acknowledging the invaluable insights and perspectives of diverse stakeholders.
The Mbokishi Team
