Beacon of Community-Led Wildlife Conservation

Empowering Communities as Champions of Wildlife Conservation

Who We Are

Community involvement as a key aspect of successful wildlife conservation

At the core of LUMO’s success lies its commitment to involving local communities in every step of the conservation process. Unlike traditional top-down approaches, LUMO recognizes the invaluable role that communities play in preserving their environment. By actively engaging and collaborating with the people who live in and around the conservancy, LUMO has created a sense of ownership and responsibility that has proven essential to the success of their conservation initiatives.

LUMO Community Wildlife Conservancy serves as a shining example of how community involvement can significantly enhance wildlife conservation efforts. By empowering local communities, promoting awareness, and leveraging digital platforms, LUMO has created a holistic approach that not only protects biodiversity but also enriches the lives of those living in harmony with nature.

Our Approach

Harnessing Community Power for Wildlife Conservation

The conservancy has a strong focus on community involvement and engagement. It has established partnerships with various organizations, including the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association, African Wildlife Foundation, and others, to support conservation efforts, provide training, and implement projects that benefit both wildlife and local communities.

The conservancy has implemented programs that empower local residents by providing alternative livelihoods that are compatible with wildlife conservation. This includes tourism facilities offering accommodations and wildlife experiences to visitors while generating income to support conservation initiatives and community development projects.

Overall, LUMO Conservancy exemplifies a successful community-led conservation project that combines wildlife conservation, sustainable tourism, and community development to create a model of conservation that benefits both people and nature.

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— Our Mission

To Sustainably Manage LUMO’s Wildlife Resources for the Optimal Benefits of the Community

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— Our Vision

To Be The Leading Community Conservancy and Ultimate Tourist Destination in Africa

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— Our Story

The idea for LUMO sanctuary in 1997 originated from negotiations between three ranches in Taita Taveta county, namely Lualenyi, Mramba, and Oza. These ranches came together to merge and form a large conservation area with the aim of pursuing wildlife-based businesses. The strategy was based on the concept of developing nature-based enterprises that would generate income while simultaneously conserving wildlife and other resources on their land. This collaborative effort led to the official registration of LUMO on 4th October 2001 under the Trustees (Perpetual Succession) Act CAP 164 [T5].