Rhino Ark is a charity based in Kenya

Kenya

Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...

 and the UK with a mission to raise funds and material support to build an electrified fence encircling both the Aberdares National Park and the demarcated forestry areas which make up the Aberdares Conservation Area.
The purpose is to prevent any illegal exploitation of the forest habitat and promote the sustainable use of forest products for the benefit of both present and future generations.

The Aberdares fence was completed in August 2009

Rhino Charge

Rhino Charge

Rhino Charge is an annual event, held in Kenya, in which the competitors have to compete on a gruelling cross-country course in 4x4 vehicles. All funds raised by this event are donated to Rhino Ark, a Kenyan charity set up to help to conserve the Aberdare Conservation area.RHINO CHARGE OVERVIEWThe...

 is an annual, 4x4, cross-country event held in Kenya to raise funds for Rhino Ark. A similar, if somewhat tamer event is held in the UK.

See also

Michael Werikhe

Michael Werikhe

Michael Werikhe , also known as “the Rhino Man” was a Kenyan conservationist. He became famous through his long fundraising walks in East Africa and overseas. He started his campaign after learning how drastically Black Rhinos had decreased in Africa. Wherever he walked, his arrival was greeted...

, Kenyan consevationist who raised funds to this and other projects