Kigio Wildlife Conservancy
📍 Gilgil, Nakuru
Located between Naivasha and Gilgil, Kigio Wildlife Conservancy is a private 3,500-acre conservancy overlooking the Malewa River. It is home to a wide range of wildlife, including over 350 bird species and several endangered species, offering a secluded and serene safari experience in the Great Rift Valley.
- Location
- Gilgil, Nakuru
- Type
- Conservancy
- Status
- Open
- Typical Visit
- Half Day
- Booking
- Walk-ins accepted
- Main Access
- Road
Visitor Information at a Glance
- Official Name
- Kigio Wildlife Conservancy
- Alternative Names
- Kigio Conservancy
- Attraction Type
- Conservancy
- County
- Nakuru
- Nearest Town
- Gilgil
- Ownership
- Private
- Significance
- County
- Wheelchair Access
- Not Accessible
- Visit Duration
- Half Day
- Couples
- Photographers
About Kigio Wildlife Conservancy
This conservancy protects a vital stretch of the Malewa River valley. It focuses on conservation and community-based wildlife management, providing visitors with exclusive game viewing and walking safari opportunities in a peaceful environment.
Why Visit Kigio Wildlife Conservancy
Excellent for an intimate, exclusive walking safari and birdwatching experience in a quiet Rift Valley conservancy.
Guided walking safaris, river views, diverse birdlife, and secluded game drives.
History and Significance
History
Established through community and private partnership to rehabilitate the area and protect local wildlife.
Significance
Regional importance for wildlife habitat preservation in the Rift Valley.
Things to Do
Guided walking and game drives.
Wildlife and Natural Environment
- River
- Savannah
- Grassland
- Woodland
Various plains game and birds.
Community and private partnership.
Opening Hours and Booking
🕒 Open 24 hours.
- Advance Booking
- Not indicated as required
- Walk-ins
- Accepted
How to Get There
- Main Access
- Road
- Road Surface
- Gravel
- Road Condition
- Fair
- 4WD Required
- Not confirmed
- Public Transport
- Not confirmed
- Parking
- Available
- Nearest Air Access
- Naivasha Airstrip
- Distance from Nairobi
- 110 km
Accessible by road from Gilgil.
Facilities and Visitor Services
- Toilets
- Food
- Drinking Water
- Guides
- On-site Accommodation
- Parking
- Payments: M-Pesa, Card
Luxury lodge amenities.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
- Not Accessible
Rugged, natural conservancy terrain.
- Couples
- Photographers
Best Time to Visit
- Best Months
- January, February, June, July, August, September
Rules and Safety
- General Safety Level
- Very Low Risk
Visitor Rules
Strict adherence to guide instructions.
Safety Information
Safe safari environment.
Photography and Drone Policy
Photography permitted.