Electric motorcycles are being used in Kenya's Maasai Mara game reserve to aid conservation efforts. Rangers, such as Joshua Kijape from Entumoto Safari Camp, are using solar-charged electric bikes to patrol wildlife areas more quietly and to track suspected poachers. The near-silent motor of these bikes allows rangers to get closer to animals and poachers without disturbing wildlife or alerting intruders. This initiative is part of a broader movement in Africa to transition from traditional fuel-powered vehicles to solar-charged transport in protected areas. The Maasai Mara is currently experiencing one of its busiest seasons, with the annual wildebeest migration drawing large numbers of animals, tourists, and conservation workers. Conservationists are testing whether electric mobility can cut fuel use and maintenance costs while reducing noise in this vital ecosystem. Jason Knauf, CEO of the BBC program The Earthshot Prize, highlighted that this development shows the energy transition is reaching areas beyond urban transport, including remote wildlife reserves. ROAM, a Nairobi-based electric motorcycle company, is testing its e-bikes in the challenging terrain of the Mara. The company's CEO, Filip Lovstrom, said their goal is to support nature conservation and create a peaceful environment for both animals and tourists. He noted that the economic benefits of using solar power could drive wider adoption, as it eliminates the need to transport petrol from Mombasa to remote areas. The ROAM e-bike can travel about 160 kilometers on a single charge, but longer patrols may require charging stations along the route. These stations can be set up with small solar and battery systems, as the bikes can charge using a standard 10-amp socket. The use of solar-powered electric vehicles is also expanding beyond conservation, with nearby communities using them for transport in areas with poor road conditions. Emboo River Camp in the Maasai Mara has been using solar-powered electric safari vehicles since 2019. The camp’s co-founder, Loic Amado, said these vehicles are silent, sustainable, and cost-effective. Through his firm EERA LAB, Amado has expanded the use of solar-powered electric vehicles across 25 lodges in East Africa, providing solar power, wastewater treatment, and electric-vehicle conversions. Asisia, a major safari operator, now runs an electric fleet, and EERA LAB has developed a system to monitor energy use and vehicle performance. Amado aims to make the Maasai Mara net zero by 2035.