The Wildlife
El Karama ranch is a successful cattle operation, but because of the extensive methods used the landscape is almost completely unaltered from its natural state.
As a result El Karama has a flourishing population of wildlife with over 70 species of mammals and nearly 400 species of birds. Of the well known African big game El Karama is home to elephant, hippo, buffalo, lion, leopard and cheetah. In addition to these there are such species as the rare and geographically restricted Grévy's zebra, the unique Laikipia hartebeest, and the unusual reticulated giraffe. Recently African wild dogs have also reappeared on the ranch.
People familiar with temperate environments are usually astonished by the diversity and abundance of animals visible: their presence and activities, calls and tracks are part of every moment you spend on a horse exploring this country.
And as for the birds the variety is infinite: from the big to the little, the bright or the camouflaged, the ones you see and the ones you hear. From the moment you first pick up your binoculars you'll be hooked and names such as ostrich, kori bustard, martial eagle, honeyguide, paradise flycatcher and sunbird will become exciting new discoveries as you meet the birds they belong to.
For more El Karama photographs go to James Warwick's photography site - Click here
