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Protected Areas Dataset

Comprehensive database of Kenya's protected areas including national parks, reserves, conservancies, and marine protected areas.

23

National Parks

28

National Reserves

6

Marine Parks

160

Conservancies

Protected Area Categories

National Parks

Flagship conservation areas managed by Kenya Wildlife Service with strict protection measures.

  • • Tsavo East & West
  • • Maasai Mara
  • • Amboseli
  • • Lake Nakuru
National Reserves

Protected areas with multiple use management allowing sustainable community activities.

  • • Samburu National Reserve
  • • Buffalo Springs
  • • Shaba National Reserve
  • • Shimba Hills
Marine Parks

Coastal and marine protected areas safeguarding coral reefs and marine biodiversity.

  • • Watamu Marine Park
  • • Malindi Marine Park
  • • Kisite-Mpunguti
  • • Mombasa Marine Park
Community Conservancies

Community-managed conservation areas providing wildlife corridors and livelihood benefits.

  • • Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  • • Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
  • • Northern Rangelands
  • • Maasai Group Ranches
Forest Reserves

Protected forest areas managed for conservation, water catchment, and sustainable forest products.

  • • Aberdare Forest
  • • Mount Kenya Forest
  • • Kakamega Forest
  • • Arabuko-Sokoke
Private Sanctuaries

Privately managed conservation areas contributing to wildlife conservation and eco-tourism.

  • • Giraffe Centre
  • • David Sheldrick Trust
  • • Private Game Reserves
  • • Rehabilitation Centers

Dataset Access

Access comprehensive protected areas data with boundaries, management information, and biodiversity records.

Coverage Statistics

8.5%
of Kenya's Total Area

49,245
km² Protected