Nubian Giraffe have been transferred to Ajai Wildlife Reserve in Madi Okollo district from Murchison falls National Park in the Northern bank, they were declared as endangered species in 2018 by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Six Nubian adult giraffe where transferred to a new home in Ajai Wildlife reserve, of which four are female and the two being Male.

Countries with and without the Nubian Giraffe and team behind translocation.

These subspecies are only found in countries: Like Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, South-Sudan and Sudan. However, they became extinct in countries of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt and Eritrea. The team behind translocation and support of the six Nubian giraffes is Giraffe Conservation foundation and the overall target number that is should be trans-located is twelve Nubian Giraffes.

Reproduction & Life Cycle

Nubian giraffe reproduction occurs all year, with no defined season, while birth rates in some populations can vary depending on rainfall and food availability. In a polygynous mating system, powerful males compete in “necking” competitions to get access to receptive females. Male Nubian giraffes can mate with multiple females within their area. Female Nubian giraffes typically reach sexual maturity between the ages of 3 and 4 years, whereas males mature physically around the same time but do not procreate effectively until they are 6-7 years old due to social rivalry.

Key reasons to Travel with Us for Your Ajai Wildlife Reserve VISITING;

The main reason you should book with Simba African Expeditions  when visiting Ajai Wildlife Reserve as you’re destination management company comes with various competitive advantages:

• Simba African excursions operates under the concept that excellent excursions should be led by locals who have extensive direct knowledge of the location, wildlife, and clients, rather than depending on detailed infographics.
• We are situated in Kampala, Uganda, and are a 100% Uganda-owned company, with destination operations in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
• Simba African Expeditions specializes in developing tailored adventures and itineraries geared for wildlife experiences such as, Wildlife game viewing, and specialty bird watching experiences.