Mwitu's Story

Mwitu was just five to six weeks old when rangers at Solio Reserve found him wandering alone. He was weak, badly injured, and covered in bite and claw marks. The signs pointed to a lion attack that had separated him from his mother.

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The search team found no sign of a dead rhino nearby, but after being apart for so long, a reunion with his mother was no longer possible. Even if she was still alive, she would not have accepted him back. That meant Mwitu’s only chance was rescue.

He was brought straight into care, but his condition was fragile and his injuries were serious. In those first days, we weren’t sure if he would survive. So we kept his story quiet, focusing all our energy on helping him recover.

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Thanks to the skilled hands of the veterinary team and the constant care of the orphanage staff, Mwitu slowly began to improve. His wounds healed. His appetite returned. His eyes became brighter.

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Now, Mwitu is growing stronger each day. He has started to explore, to play, and even to bond with the other animals around him. His name means “wild” in Swahili, and it suits him well — strong, spirited, and full of life.

From a quiet, wounded calf to a thriving young rhino, Mwitu has come a long way.