Why restoration of Nyekweri Forest is key to community survival, wildlife conservation

Elephants frequent Nyekweri Forest to give birth and nurse the young. [Peter Muiruri, Standard]

In a small clearing inside Nyekweri Forest overlooking the Maasai Mara Triangle, Narok County, Simon Saitoti slows down in his tracks.

The small team of local conservationists behind him take the cue and train their eyes to some small spaces in between the trees. "They could be anywhere around here," says Saitoti, referring to herds of elephants that make frequent forays into this forest.