LUMO Community Wildlife Sanctuary
📍 Voi, Taita Taveta
LUMO Community Wildlife Sanctuary is a community-owned reserve in Taita Taveta County. It serves as a vital wildlife corridor connecting Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks, renowned for its spectacular landscapes and the opportunity to spot large mammals in a conservation-focused, community-led setting.
- Location
- Voi, Taita Taveta
- Type
- Conservancy
- Status
- Open
- Typical Visit
- Half Day
- Booking
- Walk-ins accepted
- Main Access
- Road
Visitor Information at a Glance
- Official Name
- LUMO Community Wildlife Sanctuary
- Alternative Names
- LUMO Conservancy
- Attraction Type
- Conservancy
- County
- Taita Taveta
- Nearest Town
- Voi
- Ownership
- Community
- Significance
- County
- Wheelchair Access
- Not Accessible
- Visit Duration
- Half Day
- Families
- Couples
Why Visit LUMO Community Wildlife Sanctuary
Provides a unique community-led safari experience that directly supports local livelihoods and conservation.
Elephant and predator sightings, dramatic mountain views, and quiet, exclusive game drives.
History and Significance
History
Formed through the integration of three community ranches to promote large-scale wildlife conservation.
Significance
High regional importance as a critical wildlife corridor.
Wildlife and Natural Environment
- Savannah
- Grassland
- Bushland
Elephants and predators.
Community managed conservancy.
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
- Tsavo Airstrip
- Distance from Nairobi
- 350 km
Accessible by road from Voi.
Facilities and Visitor Services
- Toilets
- Guides
- Camping
- Parking
- Payments: Cash, M-Pesa
Basic safari facilities.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
- Not Accessible
Natural, rugged terrain.
- Families
- Couples
Best Time to Visit
- Best Months
- January, February, June, July, August, September
Rules and Safety
- General Safety Level
- Very Low Risk
Visitor Rules
Follow conservancy guidelines.
Safety Information
Safe safari environment.
Photography and Drone Policy
Photography permitted.