Conservancies in Taita Taveta
Lumo Community Wildlife Conservancy
Akin to the contiguous Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, the 125 km2 community-run Lumo Wildlife Conservancy, variant sanctuary, is also steadfast on conserving the landscape and perpetuating the wildlife resources in the wilderness area between Tsavo West National Park and Taita Hills. Its entire western boundary marches on with the Tsavo West National Park. Moreover, the area is a historically important dispersal and migratory corridor for elephants and other game. The area is rich in wildlife diversity with over 102 mammals of which 61 are large mammals. There are over 400 bird species recorded. The landscape is largely of rolling savanna.
Lumo Wildlife Conservancy was founded in 2002 primarily to encourage tourism in this wildly charming plains and support in consolidation of the Maasai ranches under a mutually beneficial partnership. Three community ranches, Lualenyi, Oza, Maramba, each set aside considerable tracks of land to form the 45,000 hectares sanctuary. The secluded and beautifully-appointed Lion’s Bluff Lodge is its anchor lodge. For the avid camper, there are; the Cheetah Campsite and Eggs Campsite. Highlights at Lumo Conservancy include: guided walks, driving safari and cultural tours to Masai villages. It is situated 51 km from Voi via the A23 Voi-Taveta Road.
Kenya has about 110 wildlife conservancies, all promoting the placid co-existence of local people and wildlife in mutual well-being. Improved security, better land management, income, employment and support to community projects have all encouraged the epic rise of conservancies unique attractions and experiences.
Index of Wildlife Conservancies in Kenya
Baringo County - Kimn'gochoch Conservancy, Irong Conservancy, Ruko Conservancy, Chuine Conservancy, Kaptuya Conservancy, Kabarion Conservancy, Morop Tarambas Community Conservancy, Garissa County - Ishaqbini Hirola Conservancy, Homa Bay County - Gwassi Hills Forest Conservancy, Isiolo County - Biliqo Bulesa Community Conservancy, Leparua Conservancy, Ol Lentille Conservancy, Oldonyiro Conservancy, Nasuulu Community Game Conservancy, Nakuprat Gotu Conservancy, Kajiado County - Rimpa Estate Wildlife Conservancy, Shompole Wildlife Conservancy, Olkirimatian Conservancy, Mount Suswa Conservancy, Sidai Oleng Wildlife Conservancy, Selenkay Conservancy, Kericho County - Chebulu Conservancy, Kilifi County - Kuruwitu Marine Conservancy, Galana Wildlife Conservancy, Kirinyaga County - Ragati Conservancy, Kitui County - Kanyanyoo Conservancy, Laikipia County - Ol Ari Nyiro Conservancy, Loisaba Conservancy, Naibunga Game Conservancy, Ol Lentille Conservancy, Ol Jogi Conservancy, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lekurruki Conservancy, Il Ngwesi Conservancy, Lamu County - Kipini Conservancy, Machakos County - The Athi Kapiti Conservancy, Swara Plain Wildlife Conservancy, Makueni County - Kilalinda Conservancy, Marsabit County - Jaldessa Community Conservancy, Shurr Community Conservancy, Songa Conservancy, Melako Conservancy, Mandera County - The Dandu Hills Conservancy, Chachabole Wildlife Conservancy, Rhamu Conservancy, Meru County - Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Nakuru County - Oserengoni Conservancy, Narok County - The Mara Triangle, Mara North Conservancy, Oloisukut Conservancy, Lemek Conservancy, Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Ol Choro Oiroua Conservancy, Enonkishu Game Conservancy, Pardamat Conservancy, Naibosho Conservancy, Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Ol Derikesi Conservancy, Samburu County - Kalama Conservancy, Westgate Conservancy, Meibai Conservancy, Namunyak Conservancy, Sera Conservancy, Taita Taveta County - Lumo Conservancy, Mbulia Conservancy, The Wushumbu Conservancy, Tana River County - Kipini Conservancy, Ndera East Conservancy, Bura East Conservancy, Vihiga County - Kaimosi Mission Wildlife Conservancy, Wajir County - Sabuli Wildlife Conservancy, Uasin Gishu County - Chebororwa Community Conservancy, Ndalat Hill Conservancy
Situated in south-western Kenya, and part of the Coast Region of Kenya, Taita-Taveta County is known for its stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage. The county features diverse landscapes, including the Taita Hills, which are part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, and the vast plains of Tsavo, which are part of Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks – Kenya’s largest wildlife preserve.
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85 Destinations in Taita Taveta County, arranged as one would visit these - north, west then south - with aid of in-depth narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Chyulu Hills National Park, Kisula Caves, Kampi ya Kanzi Lodge, Tsavo West National Park, Kamboyo Lodge, Mzima Springs, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, Ancient Roaring Rocks, Ngulia Hills, Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Kitchwa Tembo Hill, Chaimu Crater, The Five Sister's Hills, Shetani Lava, Finch Hattons Camp, Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Chala, Crystal Lake Chala Caves, Voyager Ziwani Tented Camp, Sniper Tree, Gicheha Ziwani Farm, The Njoro Springs, Grogan’s Castle, Mokine Hill, Lake Jipe, Lake Jipe Eco-lodge, Salaita Hill, The Taveta Military Cemetery, Maktau Indian Cemetery, Maktau Railway Station, Taita Hills Game Lodge, Taita Hills Museum, Sarova Salt Lick Lodge, Mwashoti Hill, Maili 27 Bridge, Mwakitau Hill, Lumo Game Sanctuary, Lions Bluff Lodge, Lualenyi Camp, Ndolwa Game Sanctuary, Dembwa Falls, Bura Mission Church, Vuria Hill, Taita Hills, Wesu Rock, Taita Rocks Hotel, Malowa's Shrine, Taita Skull Caves, Taita Research Station, Kilangarenyi Falls, Ngangao Forest, Kenyatta Caves, Mount Sagalla, Rev. Wray Memorial Museum, Ngutuni Wildlife Sanctuary, Volunteer International Camp Tsavo, Mount Kasigau, Kasigau Base Camp, The Maungu Plains, Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary, Wushumbu Conservancy, Teita Sisal Estate, Mbulia Conservancy, Tsavo East National Park, Ithumba Elephant Nursery, Yatta Plateau, Tsavo Springs, Emusaya Wilderness Arc, Galdessa Little Camp, Lugard's Falls, Mudanda Rock, Voi War Cemetery, Lion Hill Lodge, Kanderi Swamp, Voi Wildlife Lodge, Aruba Dam, A. Aruba Lodge, Nyiri Desert
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The mean temperature in Taita Taveta is 23 Degrees Celsius, cooler around the hills and hotter on the Nyika where the Tsavos sit. Rainfall distribution is uneven, with the highlands receiving higher rains than the lowland areas.
Taita Taveta County is divided into two major topographical zones: The upper zone high zones, and the lower zone consists of plains of Tsavos.