The Tana River Delta is amongst the top three of Kenya's largest and most important freshwater wetland systems with a significant local community of cattle herders and others dependent on it and who have done so for centuries.

It covers an area of 130,000ha (320,000 acres) and comprises of a diverse range of habitats that support in particular many thousands wetland birds both for breeding and for food.  It is internationally important for the survival of no less than 22 species of birds “…making the delta one of the key sites in the country for waterbird conservation” (BirdLife International).  It also holds a diversity of other wildlife including hippo, lion, elephant, buffalo, many breeding fish and amphibians.

Help save the delta

• Send an e-mail or a letter to express your concern.
• Donate to the Tana River Delta Campaign.