Mokogodo

It makes sense that Mokogodo is our belated Valentine — this enchanting little girl has been stealing hearts since she stepped foot in the Nursery.Mokogodo’s story with us began on 13th February 2023, in the heart of Laikipia. The Mukogodo Forest is a land of rolling woodlands, frequented by elephants as they traverse from the bottom reaches of Samburu to the foothills of Mount Kenya. On the fringes of the forest, Samburu found a tiny calf, all on her own. There were no other elephants in the area, and based on her condition, it was clear that she was an orphan.The hour was late, but such a young orphan needed urgent attention. Racing against the setting sun, KWS gave the greenlight and together with the help of both Borana and Lewa Wildlife Conservancies we mobilised a rescue. The calf was driven up to Borana, where a helicopter was waiting to scoop her up. She landed at the Nairobi Nursery just as dusk was beginning to settle, in the last possible window.