Samburu County will host the 37th edition of the Rhino Charge next week from May 29 to 31, bringing together competitors, conservationists and adventure enthusiasts for one of Kenya’s most iconic conservation fundraising events.
The event, reinforcing private sector support for environmental conservation and the protection of Kenya’s critical ecosystems and water towers, bringing together competitors, conservationists, sponsors, and adventure enthusiasts for one of Kenya’s most iconic conservation fundraising events.
The event, organized by the Rhino Ark Charitable Trust, has raised more than KES 2.7 billion since its inception in 1989 to support the protection of Kenya’s critical ecosystems and water towers, including the Aberdare Range, Mount Kenya, the Mau Forest Complex, and Kakamega Forest.
This year’s edition has attracted a full entry list of 65 competition vehicles, including seven new entrants, underscoring the growing appeal and sustainability of the event among a new generation of conservation champions.
The 2026 Rhino Charge will be hosted in Samburu County, whose rugged semi-arid terrain and rich cultural heritage provide a fitting backdrop for this year’s theme: Adventure, Community, Conservation.
Among the key milestones by Rhino Ark in the last year include the completion of a 32-kilometre electric fence along the northern boundary of South Western Mau Forest, continued fencing progress around Mount Kenya and Kakamega Forest, and the establishment of an Endowment Fund aimed at securing sustainable long-term financing for conservation work.
The Rhino Charge remains one of Kenya’s most unique environmental conservation initiatives. This year’s event will kick off with the scrutineering exercise on May 29, the main competition on May 30, and close on May 31.