Taita-Taveta County, between Tsavo East & Tsavo West, 220km from Mombasa
A Community-Owned Wildlife Corridor to Tsavo
LUMO Community Wildlife Sanctuary takes its name from the Lualenyi, Mramba and Oza group ranches that united to form it. Wedged between Tsavo East, Tsavo West and the Taita Hills, its 48,000 acres form a vital migration corridor for elephant and lion moving between Kenya and Tanzania’s Mkomazi Reserve. Entirely community-owned and run, it channels tourism revenue directly into local schools, health facilities and ranger jobs.
A long-standing lion breeding ground, with resident leopard and cheetah also regularly spotted.
An ancient elephant migration route between Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Tanzania's Mkomazi Reserve.
Masai giraffe, buffalo, zebra, hartebeest, waterbuck, lesser kudu and dik-dik across open savannah.
Open savannah and scrubland tracks with a good chance of lion, elephant and giraffe sightings.
Ranger-led walks bring you closer to birdlife and smaller game than a vehicle allows.
Drinks at the rocky outcrop known as Lion's Bluff, with views stretching to Kilimanjaro.
Meet the Taita community whose ranches formed the sanctuary and fund its conservation work.
Long dry season Wildlife concentrates around remaining waterholes, making sightings more reliable.
Short dry season Warm, clear days with good visibility across the plains toward Kilimanjaro.
Short rains A quieter, greener window with fewer visitors and active birdlife.
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