Laikipia, Kenya
Segera Rhino Sanctuary

Segera Rhino Sanctuary

Central Kenya was once home to thousands of rhinos, but decades of poaching have driven them to the brink of extinction, with black rhino populations falling by 96% in just 20 years. Segera Rhino Sanctuary was established to reverse this loss by leading a bold effort to reconnect landscapes and restore one of the world’s largest rhino habitats.

Positioned at the geographical heart of Kenya, Segera became the catalyst for a bold, landscape-scale conservation effort — removing boundaries and reconnecting wildlife corridors to create one of the largest interconnected rhino habitats in the world. By linking private and community conservancies, the sanctuary is restoring safe passage and space for rhinos to return to their natural range.


Protecting rhinos requires constant vigilance, skilled rangers – both men and women working side by side – and significant resources. By collaborating and sharing expertise, Segera and its partners are building a sustainable, long-term conservation model that protects biodiversity while supporting surrounding communities. This collaborative approach creates lasting benefits for both people and wildlife, ensuring rhinos can once again thrive in Central Kenya.

Laikipia, Kenya
Partner Since April, 2025
  • Animal Welfare
  • Environment
Segera Rhino
Sanctuary

The Film

With the first delivery of black rhinos in May 2025, the crew arrived at the Segera Conservancy at a pivotal time for the Rhino Sanctuary. We embedded for the day with the K9 anti-poaching unit, where we met Anella and her dog Gypsy as they train to defend the rhinos against the anticipated rise in poaching threats.

Anella, the daughter of a Maasai tracker, is one of the first female anti-poaching rangers in Kenya. In past generations, a woman having a job and financial independence was looked down upon in Anella’s community. However, Anella has helped change that mindset by bringing a whole new sense of pride to her family and village.
KRF Production Team
As Maasai, we used to think that women shouldn’t work. So when I got this job, at first it was like that. But now when we go back to our community they are proud of me. Girls back at home would very much like to get a job like mine because they see that women can do it too.

My main job I have now is to protect the animals and now we hear that the rhino is coming. It’s coming to their place which used to be its home. And I’ll give all my effort to protect it.
Anella Lerongo
Segera Ranger

Keep The Work Going

The Kym Rapier Foundation is proud to support Segera Rhino Sanctuary. Your support helps this organization, and the work of other organizations like it, continue to make a real difference in communities around the world that need it most.