Conservancies & SanctuarIES IN NAKURU COUNTY
ARR MUNDUI
ARR Mundui is a private animal conservancy on the shores of Lake Oloiden in Naivasha.
Accessibility: Approximately one-hour drive from Nakuru town, south of Lake Naivasha, accessed via Oloiden road.
Google Index: 57PG+MW8, Kongoni
Features: 8-Bedroom Colonial House, Camping ground, Game views, Nature trail
Charges: $1,000 (upto 15 pax)
Travel Essentials: Identification documents, Safari wear, Bug repellants, Camera
BILA SHAKA
Bila shake is a private wildlife conservancy and eco-lodge along the shores of Lake Naivasha.
Accessibility: Approximately one-hour drive from Nakuru towards Great Rift Valley Lodge, after Kasarani village.
Google Index: 77HW+7M Kasarani
Features: Game views, Bird watching, Nature trail, Boat ride access, Green-house
Access Fees: $20 pp (tour only)
Travel Essentials: Valid identification, Safari wear, Trekking shoes, Drinking water
Crescent Island
Crescent Island is a private wildlife sanctuary located within Lake Naivasha
Accessibility: Approximately 1 hour from Nakuru via boat through Lake Naivasha
Google Index: 0.7644° S, 36.4161° E
Entry Fees: Resident Adult Ksh 800; Child 400 | Non-residents $33
Features: Nature trails, Game view, Canteen
Travel Essentials: Identification documents, trekking shoes, drinking water, camera
Hippo – Point
Hippo point is a private wildlife conservancy located in Kongoni Naivasha.
Accessibility: Approximately 1 hour from Nakuru town via old Nairobi road
Google Index: 57VR+W2Q, Kongoni
Features: Game view, Nature trails, Swimming pool, Boat ride access, Birdwatching
Entry Fees: $ 1,500 per night (6 pax)
Travel Essentials: Valid identification
Kigio
Kigio is a protected wildlife conservancy near Gilgil managed by local communities with over 200 bird species and a variety of wild animals.
Accessibility: Approximately 1 hr 30 minutes from Nakuru,
Google coordinates: 0°34′03″S 36°23′36″E / 0.567417°S 36.393371°E
Features: Game reserve, Nature trails, Bird watching, Traditional bandas, Fishing
Entry Fees: $10 (2-3 hrs)
Travel Essentials: Valid identification, Safari wear, Guide fees, Trekking shoes
Kilimandege
Kilimandege farm is a wildlife sanctuary with over 350 species of birds and select animals like giraffes and zebras.
Accessibility: Approximately 1 hr 30 Mins from Nakuru via Moi South Lake road Naivasha
Google Index: 59MP+8XC, Moi S Lake Rd
Features: Guest houses, Game view, Picnic grounds
Entry Fees: $80 (self-catering)
Travel Essentials: Valid identification, Picnic essentials, Safari wear
Kongoni
Kongoni is a private wildlife conservancy located in Naivasha.
Accessibility: Approximately 1 hr 30 Mins from Nakuru via Moi South Lake road Naivasha
Google Index: 57P5+96 Kongoni
Features: Lodges, Swimming pool, Restaurant, Game view, Boat ride
Charges: Starting $250 per night
Travel Essentials: Valid Identification, Safari wear, Personal essentials
Lake Elementaita Wildlife Sanctuary
Lake Elementaita wildlife sanctuary is a birds haven located within the Great Rift Valley.
Accessibility: Approximately 40 minutes from Nakuru via Kikopey, off Nakuru-Nairobi highway
Google Coordinates: -0.4574° S, 36.3701° E
Entry Fees: Resident Adult Ksh 250; Children Ksh 200 | Non-resident Ksh 600; Child Ksh 350
Features: Bird sanctuary, Lake Elementaita access, Wildlife views
Travel Essentials: Identification documents, Comfortable shoes, Hat, Drinking water
Loldia Eburu
Loldia Eburu is a nature conservancy and Forest reserve located in Naivasha.
Accessibility: Approximately 1 hour 30 mins from Nakuru via Moi North Lake road
Google coordinates:
Features: Guest house, Boat ride, Game view, Camp site
Charges: Adults Ksh 1,500 , Child Ksh 750
Travel Essentials: Valid identification
Mau Conservancy
Mau conservancy is one of Kenya’s largest indigenous ecosystems located at the heart of the Rift Valley.
Accessibility: 2-Hours from Nakuru via Elburgon-Narok road
Google Index: 0°32’00″S, 35°58’00″E
Features: Forest, Nature Trails
KFS Entry Fees TBC
Travel Essentials: Valid identification, Hiking attire
Oserongoni
Oserongoni is a private wildlife sanctuary located in Naivasha
Accessibility: Approximately 1 hour from Nakuru via Moi South Lake road
Google Index: 569W+JH Kongoni
Features: Park, Picnic site, Guest houses, Boat ride
Entry Fees: Residents Ksh 2,700 | Non-residents $70
Travel Essentials: Valid identification, Safari wear,
Raptor Centre
Raptor Centre is a bird sanctuary located in Naivasha that rescues and rehabilitates birds of prey by providing a safe space for injured or orphaned birds before releasing them back into the wild.
Accessibility: Moi South Lake Road, towards Kilimandege in Naivasha
Google Index: -0.717178, 36.431026
Entry Fees: Adults: Ksh 1,000 | Children (Under 13): Ksh 500 (by appointment only)
Travel Essentials: Valid identification, Trekking shoes, bug repellant, cash
Sanctuary Farm
Sanctuary farm is a private wildlife sanctuary at the shores of Lake Naivasha.
Accessibility: Approximately 1 hour from Nakuru via Moi South Lake road Naivasha
Google Index: 6C4C+7F Naivasha
Features: Farm House, Horse Riding, Game view, Picnic site, Boat ride
Entry Fees: Kes.300 per person (accommodation)
Travel Essentials: Valid identification, Trekking shoes, Camera, Guide fees
Soysambu
Soysambu Conservancy is a private conservation located near Lake Elementaita.
Accessibility: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Nakuru via A104
Google Coordinates: -0.385102˚, 36.236635˚
Entry Fees: Residents Ksh 1500, Child Ksh 750 | Non-residents $ 50 , Child $25
Features: Nature trails, Camping sites, Camel rides, Wildlife sightseeing
Travel Essentials: Identification documents, trekking shoes, camera, drinking water
