Taita-Taveta County, between Tsavo East & Tsavo West, 220km from Mombasa

LUMO Sanctuary

A Community-Owned Wildlife Corridor to Tsavo

 

Overview

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.

Quick Facts

Location Taita-Taveta County, 220km from Mombasa
Known For Community conservation & the Tsavo wildlife corridor
Best Time Jun – Oct and Jan – Feb.
Dry conditions draw wildlife to remaining water sources.

Wildlife Highlights

What you'll see

Big Cats

A long-standing lion breeding ground, with resident leopard and cheetah also regularly spotted.

Elephant Corridor

An ancient elephant migration route between Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Tanzania's Mkomazi Reserve.

Plains Game

Masai giraffe, buffalo, zebra, hartebeest, waterbuck, lesser kudu and dik-dik across open savannah.

Things to do

Safari Activities

Game Drives

Open savannah and scrubland tracks with a good chance of lion, elephant and giraffe sightings.

Guided Walks

Ranger-led walks bring you closer to birdlife and smaller game than a vehicle allows.

Lion's Bluff Sundowners

Drinks at the rocky outcrop known as Lion's Bluff, with views stretching to Kilimanjaro.

Community Visits

Meet the Taita community whose ranches formed the sanctuary and fund its conservation work.

When to Visit

Best time to visit

Jun – Oct

Long dry season
Wildlife concentrates around remaining waterholes, making sightings more reliable.

Jan – Feb

Short dry season
Warm, clear days with good visibility across the plains toward Kilimanjaro.

Nov – Dec

Short rains
A quieter, greener window with fewer visitors and active birdlife.

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