12 Nov 08
Ella watching a turtle head for the sea
Here at Kiwayu we can watch the turtles swimming in the bay and off the coral reefs and, when lucky, view them emerging from the sea to lay their eggs in the dry sand beneath the dunes.
The incubation period is from 55 to 60 days after which time the miracle of their birth and their long and dangerous safari to the water’s edge can be witnessed. The busiest nesters are the Green Turtle and the Hawksbill during the main season of April to September . There can also be nesting between December and February. Out to sea we often see the shoals of Leatherbacks feeding as well.
The Kiwayu conservation programme keeps a watchfull eye over these endangered creatures along with the fantastic Kenya Wildlife Service.
Kenya Wildlife Service
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11 Nov 08
An elephant strolls through the reserve
The Kiunga, Boni and Dodori Area
In order to preserve the diverse species and habitats unique to this area, Kiwayu, which has been operating since 1973, has set up an ambitious conservation programme which is partly funded by the conservation fees .
The Kiunga Marine Reserve, The Dodoni Reserve & the Boni Reseve cover an area of approximately 2,300 sq kms. This consists of indigenous coastal woodland, one of the largest existing mangrove eco-systems and many, many miles of coral reef and coastline.
A considerable number of threatened species survive in these areas such as cheetah, hunting dog, Damaliscus Hunteri topi, elephant, dugong, crab plovers and various species of turtle. These species, as well as the coral reefs themselves, need protecting and it is out aim to be able to take visitors to these vulnerable areas and solicit their support for our efforts.
The Kiwayu projects include helping set up the Mkokoni Wildlife Conservation Trust with the express aim of helping the community of Mkokoni in all aspects of conservation and development .Mkokoni is our local commmunity and Kiwayu has very long and close ties with it.
Kiwayu allows a glimpse of this extraordinary corner of Africa and we feel privileged to support a sustainable future.
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