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This camp is a special natural retreat inside the impressive 3500
acre Kigio Wildlife Conservancy. This brand new, stunning property
provides superb accommodations in an unbeatable location overlooking the
glorious woodlands and the Malewa River, which together attract over 200
species of birds to the area.
The Kigio Wildlife Camp is renowned for its excellence and
innovation in environmental management and resource use. The lodge uses
solar power to generate electricity; waste is recycled; water is
filtered using natural methods; and hot water is supplied by efficient
kuni (wood) boilers. In addition, local farmers provide much of
the food, and local community members are involved in the running of the
lodge and conservancy.
ACCOMMODATION
Designed in a dramatic architectural style inspired by
traditional African building methods, the lodge’s thatched-roofed
buildings create a rustic feel, while its cozy sitting area with
fireplace and the dining room and bar offer a warm and inviting
ambience.
There are eleven spacious suites and one 2-bedroom family suite,
each built on deck and containing a large bedroom and sitting area, a
private bathroom with flush toilet, shower and balcony. The dining and
sitting areas are situated in a glade overlooking a towering red cliff
that houses colonies of bee-eaters. A most attractive bar sits between
two tall fever trees facing the cliff while dining decks are extended up
to the river.
ACTIVITIES
At night Hippo and Buffalo visit the camp to feed on ground salts
and vegetation, in the morning zebra and giraffe wander through as more
than 250 types of birds sing way. Kigio Wildlife Camp will not only
offer some of the highest standards of accommodation in the Rift valley
lakes area but also a rewarding wildlife experience that could consist
of several outdoor pursuits including nature walks with naturalists,
fishing and biking, sundowners at scenic view points besides day and
night game drives.
For those who wish to get out of the vehicle to pursue a more
active safari in glorious natural surroundings, a minimum of 2 nights
stay is recommended at the camp.
Kigio camp is about one and a half hours drive from Nairobi.
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