Kigio Wildlife Conservancy

The 3,500-acre Kigio Wildlife Conservancy contains grasslands, shrublands, woodlands, and riverine forests between Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha.

The land transformed from a colonial cattle ranch to a community-owned wildlife habitat, marking a shift toward conservation after Kenya's independence.

The local Kikuyu community manages the conservancy, generating income through eco-tourism while protecting indigenous plant species and animal populations.

Located three hours from Nairobi, the conservancy offers guided walks, game drives, cycling, and accommodation in traditionally constructed lodges.

Since 2002, the population of relocated Rothschild's giraffes has grown from eight to thirty individuals, reviving a species previously extinct in the region.

GPS coordinates: -0.56742,36.39337

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:08