Visit the Mugie anti-poaching unit

Get an inside look at the anti-poaching unit in Mugie Conservancy, where you’ll meet our adorable bloodhound tracker dogs. The dogs have been trained to sniff out poachers since they were puppies and are highly skilled in scent work. Although there isn’t much illegal activity on our conservancy, the dogs are sent all over Kenya on missions and work locally on different projects. While at Mugie, their handlers keep the dogs sharp with daily training. It’s amazing to see the bond between the dogs and the trainers.

Guests can visit the unit and get licked to death by the bloodhounds, who are super friendly and slobbery – they love people. However, when it’s time to train and their harnesses go on, the animals go from being these wriggly, excitable dogs to extremely focused workers. You can take part in a scent tracking demonstration, setting a trail with one of the rangers and then hiding while the dogs track you down. It’s a really fun experience, kids in particular find it thrilling to be hunted by these smart dogs – they’ll always find you.