27 Apr 10

Despite Public Outcry, Somak Safari Lodge Moves Forward in Kenya’s Black Rhino Habitat

Tweet Critically endangered black rhino habitat shrinks as controversial plans for a safari lodge move ahead in Kenya. Disappointing update from our friends at Say Not to Somak: A 30-tent camp lodge operated by Somak Holidays and owned by Olkeju Rondkai will open for business inside critically endangered black rhino habitat located in Kenya’s Masai [...]

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19 Jan 10

Critically Endangered Black Rhino Habitat in Kenya Threatened by Somak Safari Lodge

Tweet [tweetmeme] A 30-tent camp lodge operated by Somak Holidays and owned by Olkeju Rondkai will soon be open for business – right in the middle of critically endangered black rhino habitat. Conservationists are furious over the planned opening of a safari lodge in Kenya that is likely to push critically endangered black rhinos closer [...]