Kigio Conservancy

The Kigio Conservancy lies between Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha. Stretching 3,500 acres, this land was once a cattle ranch owned by white settlers before it was acquired by the community and eventually transformed into an eco-tourism site that continues to flourish by offering sustainable income to the community.

The conservancy is also home to variegated habitats such as grass plains, Leleshwa shrublands, woodlands of Euphorbia, and riverine forests. Nearly 100 species of indigenous flora are protected under its area, and it also serves as a birdwatcher’s paradise with over 300 recorded species of birds. It houses the largest population of grey-crested helmet shrikes in the world.

The wildlife haven that Kigio supports is more than 3,500 big mammals, including the African buffalo, common eland, impala, waterbuck, and zebras like Grant’s zebra. The spotted hyena, leopard, and caracals are some of the predators present within the Conservancy, while the elusive aardvark, aardwolf, and honey badger raise the ecological bar even higher. Nocturnal animals like the spring hare, as well as hippos, abound in the watercourses to make the Conservancy a sight at any time, day or night.

Kigio Conservancy is one of the most wonderful community-led conservation initiatives bringing eco-tourism and habitat preservation together under one roof to secure this special biodiversity for the next generations, adding value at economic levels.