Beneath the towering slopes of Mount Kenya, a black rhino emerges from the brush. Look closely at the notches in its ears: Each pattern helps researchers identify an individual. At Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where black rhino numbers have climbed from just 20 in 1993 to more than 180 today, track these endangered giants by safari vehicle and on foot with Kenyan scientists. Survey the sweeping plains for lions, elephants and giraffes, and visit the world's last two surviving northern white rhinos at the conservancy.
Then fly north to the rugged Mathews Range and remote Namunyak Conservancy, where the focus shifts to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants. At Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, watch young elephants at feeding time, meet the Samburu keepers responsible for their daily care and hear the stories behind their rescues. Learn how the sanctuary prepares these calves for a return to the wild, and discover the close connection between local Samburu communities and the wildlife they protect.