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Welcome to the sun-baked savannahs, snow-capped mountains, glistening coral reefs, a myriad game, astounding habitats and outstanding people - Kenya.

Kenya's landscape ranks among the most fascinating and diverse the world over. From the low-lying coastlands to the snow capped Mt. Kenya that rises to 17,058ft. above sea level. From the tree dotted plains to the jaggered escarpment that marks the sudden drop into the floor of the eastern arm of the Great Rift Valley. From the alkaline lakes of the Rift Valley to the second largest freshwater lake, Lake Victoria.

This is truly, "The Land of Contrasts". It is the whole world just in one country.

The vegetation varies from the dense tropical forests, to mangrove forests along the coast, to the shruberry of the arid desert lands, to the thick mountainous forests and alpine vegetation along the slopes of the snow-capped Mount Kenya.

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is charged with the protection and conservation of the country's biodiversity as presented by its fauna and flora. KWS's role is as diverse as the country itself.

 


Our Vision
To be a world leader in wildlife conservation.

Our Mission
To sustainably conserve and manage Kenya's wildlife and its habitat in collaboration with stakeholders for posterity.

Our Value Statement
At Kenya Wildlife Service, we conserve and manage Kenya's wildlife scientifically, responsively and professionally. We do this with integrity, recognizing and encouraging staff creativity, and continuous learning and teamwork in partnership with communities and stakeholders.

 
Aberdare waterfalls
Giraffe
The elusive Bongo
 
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