Three years ago, there were no southern white rhinos in Kenya’s Lewa-Borana Landscape.

Now, there are 123 and 141 critically endangered black rhinos.

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Its early morning in theBorana Conservancy, a wildlife reserve in central Kenyas Laikipia Highlands.

Exterior view of Lengishu in Kenya at night under a starry sky

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But first, a word about rhinos.

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We walk on, spotting rhino tracks in the dust as we go.

Rarely have eggs Florentine and a cup of hot coffee been so welcome.

Safari guide and car stop on a hill to see the sunrise over the Kenya landscape

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The rugs in the bedrooms?

They were made by a womens collective from the nearby Meru community.

Theyre only Uniqlo, but they do the job!

Wide landscape view of Lengishu with Mt Kenya in the distance

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Minnie spent time in Kenya in her 20s and had always wanted to return.

Their efforts are clearly paying off.

On a game drive that afternoon, the reserve teems with wildlife.

Three men lead a rhino tracking excursion in Kenya

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Expert guides lead a rhino tracking excursion in Kenya

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Two rhinos stand together as a bird flies by in Kenya

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The panoramic windows in the studio of Lengishu

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A person dives into the pool at Lengishu

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A person stands to watch the sunrise from room balcony at Lengishu

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