Soroi Leopards Lair
The Game Drive Experience
Discover the wild Lumo Conservancy from our custom-built, open-sided safari vehicles. Our expert guides will take you to breathtaking viewpoints, where you might spot elephants, lesser kudu, eland, impala, Grant's gazelle, lions, and cheetahs among others.
Game drives are typically shared and last about two hours, offering unique experiences. The best wildlife viewing often happens in early mornings or late afternoons, allowing you to fully appreciate the wilderness
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Photographic Hide Experience
Whether you're an amateur photographer or a seasoned professional, Enjoy a unique experience that caters to all skill levels, allowing you to hone your craft and create stunning images in a truly remarkable setting. The hide is free to use during the wet season.
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Private Bush Breakfast
After your bush walk or early morning game drive, enjoy the day's best meal in the heart of nature.
Our chef will prepare a fresh breakfast under a tree, offering stunning views of the Sanctuary.
Savor fruits, juices, hot beverages, and your choice of cooked dishes while relaxing in the bush atmosphere you've just explored.
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Cultural Visit to Taita Village
As part of our extensive eco-interface, we offer cultural visits to local villages. If you are ready to go further afield up into the Taita Hills there is much to see.
Our visitors are invited to enter a typical ethnic home, watch a dance display, or beading and handicrafts being done. You will have the opportunity to see how the farmers manage diverse crops such as dry land beans, Aloe Vera plants and pastoral activity, such as cattle and goat maintenance. Often they will also be invited to purchase locally-made items- much more authentic than those available in the usual gift shops.
If you are ready to go further you can be driven to Wundanyi, about an hour and a half from Lions Bluff, to explore the skull caves. The caves are collapsing but the skulls remain; the youngest dates back to the 1920s. People travelled vast distances to these caves to commune with their god and offer sacrifices in return for their health. Nearby one can visit the small waterfalls and enjoy the beautiful landscape dubbed 'little Switzerland' because of its stunning hilly terrain and breathtaking views.
Drive an extra half hour to reach Ngang'ao forest, an untouched rain forest where one can be guided through thick, dripping vegetation in the hope of seeing rare birds and butterflies which only exist here.
About 45 minutes drive from here one can climb Wesu Rock, either as a real rock climber where one will need ropes and equipment or a brisk stroll to the top to enjoy yet another panoramic view for miles over the Taitas.
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Hike Taita Hills
Climb the beautiful Taita Hills. Drive through lush, mountainous Taita, where the climate is perfect and the views stunning over what is known to the locals as ‘ little Switzerland.’ The highest, Vuria (2,300 meters above sea level), is easily identified by the mobile phone mast on top. It is possible to drive to this point. Eyale, on the other hand, is lower and can be climbed on foot.
It takes about 55 minutes of steep walking from where you leave your vehicle to the panoramic view. The vegetation is montane forest, and here you can spot the rare Taita Apalis, the Ross Turacos, the Cabanis Greenbul, and Syke monkeys, among other mammals. We pack a picnic meal on request.
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Visit Shetani Lava Flow and Mzima Springs
Mzima Springs are a series of four natural springs in Tsavo National Park, that produces an incredible 250 million litres of fresh water a day. The source of the spring rises in the Chyulu Hills and provides the bulk of Mombasa’s fresh water. The springs are resident to hippos, Nile crocodiles, and a wide variety of birdlife. There’s an underwater viewing chamber, where you can see the fish, in the clear waters.
‘Shetani’ means ‘devil’ in Kiswahili. The flows were formed a few hundred years ago. The local people believe that it was the devil himself emerging from the earth. This vast expanse of folded black lava spreads for 50 kilometers across the savannah near the Chyulu Hills. The last major eruption here is believed to have taken place around 200 years ago. Nearby are the Shetani Caves, which are also the result of volcanic activity. Picnic lunch included. Park fees are payable direct and not included.
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Night Game Drive
A uniquely specialized event, not generally permitted within the National Parks and Reserves boundaries, is a night game drive, the ultimate safari luxury experience. Leaving the cottage just before or after dinner and setting off to discover the creatures of the night.
Nights are the exclusive domain of the hunters such as Leopards and Lions. It is the only time you can spot elusive nocturnal creatures such as Aardvark, Aardwolf, Pangolin, and Lumo’s melanistic serval cat. The vehicle has a powerful handheld lamp to sweep the bush for sightings. For adults and children above 10 years old.
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Sunset Safari & Sundowner
Embark on a Sunset Safari, where the boundaries between day and night blur, and nature's spectacle unfolds before your eyes. From 5 PM to 8 PM, this journey will take you through the wilderness with an expert guide and spotter, allowing you to witness the transition from golden dusk to velvet darkness.
Around 6:30 PM, the Safari pauses at a strategic spot for a Sundowner, inviting you to toast to the breathtaking sunset. As twilight gives way to night, a spotlight reveals the hidden world of nocturnal creatures, from prowling predators to elusive night birds. With each sighting, you're immersed deeper into the magic of the wild.
Selected drinks included.
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Nature Walk
Explore the diverse ecosystem surrounding Soroi Leopards Lair and uncover the traces of wildlife while gaining insights into the flora and fauna inhabiting the vicinity of the lodge. Accompanied by our expert guide/naturalist, you'll unravel the secrets of animal tracks and signs and learn about the plants, insects, and birds that thrive in this vibrant environment.
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Bush & Bird Walk
Start your day with a stunning African sunrise. Our 4x4 will take you to a safe area in the wilderness. There, guided by knowledgeable Lumo Conservancy rangers, you'll explore the protected area on foot.
You'll discover fascinating things like animal tracks, plants, and birds, with our ranger sharing their insights into the environment they grew up in. Birdwatching enthusiasts will be delighted as they spot various colorful birds flitting among the trees and bushes. With over 1,070 species of birds, Kenya has the second highest country bird list in Africa, while the area around Tsavo West boats 600 recorded species. Lumo Conservancy has several endemic species, such as the globally threatened Taita Thrush, Taita Apalis, Abbott's starling, and the Southern banded Snake Eagle. Rest assured, our vehicle will be close by, ready to provide a comfortable ride back to the lodge if you need a break.
Min. age 12 years
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