Kigio
Wildlife Conservancy,
Kenya
Kigio
Wildlife Conservancy,
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Kigio
Wildlife Conservancy — Kenya
Kigio
Wildlife Conservancy; Kigio
Wildlife Conservancy is a noteworthy 3,500-acre conservancy
between Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha in Kenya. Kigio
Wildlife Conservancy is approximately 120 Kilometers's
from Nairobi between Naivasha and Gilgil. The sign
board is on the right hand side of the road, 0.5 km's
before the Gilgil toll station. The Conservancy gate
is 1km from the main road. Kigio Wildlife conservancy
is in Naivasha area, it borders Marula and KARI ranches
in the North lake side.
The beautiful Kigio Wildlife Conservancy with its
wide ranging habitats, from riverine and euphorbia
woodlands to short grass and Leleshwa shrub, holds
approximately 3,500 heads of wildlife (including the
endangered Rothschild Giraffe, a 200 strong herd of
Buffalo, Impala, Grant's and Thomson's Gazelle, Eland,
Hyena, Leopard, Hippo and over 250 bird species) which
are protected by an electric fence on three sides
and the Malewa River on one.
Kigio
Wildlife Conservancy's rich bio-diversity has been
recognized internationally by Tusk Trust, Born Free
Trust, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and several private
donors who have provided funds to improve the infrastructure
in the conservancy and to help wildlife conservation
and surrounding communities. The Conservancy is at
the forefront of eco-tourism in the Rift Valley lakes
area. Accommodation is available at 2 new stunning
properties - Malewa Wildlife Lodge and Kigio Wildlife
Camp. Guests here are not restricted to game drives
as they can partake in complementary game walks, bike
rides and fishing with knowledgeable local naturalists
for a superb all-round safari experience. Night game
drives are also possible and very rewarding.
Kigio
Wildlife Conservancy
Activities
Kigio
Wildlife Conservancy Game
Drives
Both day and night game drives are
possible at Kigio Wildlife Conservancy. Daytime game-viewing
focuses on the endangered Rothschild giraffe, plains
game, eland, buffalo, warthog, hyena and the elusive
leopard. Birdlife is exceptional too. Night game drives
may reveal the aardvark, aardwolf, spring hare, leopard,
serval, genet, hyena and other nocturnal wildlife.
Kigio Wildlife Conservancy
Nature Walks
Kigio Wildlife Conservancy offers delightful
nature walks along the river or on the short grass
plains. Guests have encountered a leopard on few occasions.
Kigio
Camp
naturalists are highly knowledgeable
about birds, trees and all the Kigio wildlife which
make the nature walks entertaining. Walks are complimentary
and depart at scheduled times. Numbers are limited
per walk.
Kigio Wildlife Conservancy
Biking
There are 7 bikes available for use
by the guests. Bike rides depart at scheduled times,
accompanied by the naturalist. Guests are always delighted
with the experience.
Kigio Wildlife Conservancy
Fishing
Malewa River has good fishing and rods
are available. We do however recommend that you bring
your own rods.
Kigio Wildlife Conservancy
Bush Breakfast & Bush Lunches
Guests are treated to a bush breakfast
or lunch by the river when weather permits.
Kigio Wildlife Conservancy
Safari Excursions
Guests can book excursions to Lake
Naivasha and Nakuru through African Spice Safaris.
All activities are subject to availability and weather.
