Kenya has formally launched the Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary, a 3 200 square kilometre protected area that authorities describe as the worlds largest rhino sanctuary. This is an expansion from the former 92 square kilometre Ngulia enclosure and is now home to about 200 black rhino.
The project is expected to generate thousands of jobs while restoring Tsavos role as a global stronghold for rhino conservation.
Speaking during the launch, Kenyan President William Ruto said the sanctuary marks a turning point for wildlife tourism in the country. He announced the construction of five high-end hotels inside the sanctuary as part of a new strategy for high-end travellers willing to pay premium rates similar to those charged in the Maasai Mara.
