Discover Our Landscape
location
Maungu Wildlife Conservancy (MWC) is nestled in South-eastern Kenya in the county of Taita Taveta.
The Location
Tsavo East National Park is about 22 kilometers away from Maungu Wildlife Conservancy while Tsavo West borders the conservancy for about 2 kilometers
The landscape generally serves as wildlife dispersal for movements of wildlife between the parks via the migratory corridors present in ranches bordering the conservancy.
- Maungu Wildlife Conservancy is bordered to the West by Mwasui and Wananchi settlements and partly Tsavo West National Park.
- The Eastern boundary of Maungu Wildlife Conservancy borders Sagalla and Izera ranches.
- To the North and North West, Maungu Widlife Conservancy borders Mgeno, Choke and Kutima ranches.
- Maungu Wildlife Conservancy's neighbours to the south are Kasigau Ranch and the community settlements in Kisimenyi-Kiteghe/Kasigau area.
Ecological Characteristics
Maungu Wildlife Conservancy is home to over 24 mammalian species, 221 floral species, 136 bird and 58 reptilian species.
The conservancy is also home to a variety of endangered and threatened species and is a vital carbon sequestration site that is recognized globally
Land Use Activities
- Livestock production
- Wildlife conservation
- Mineral exploration-mining
- Recent ancillary activities, include carbon trading and eco-tourism
1972
The year Maungu was founded
Frequently asked questions
Construction of the Maungu Plaza in Voi commenced in July 2024. When completed, the Plaza will provide ample and accessible accommodation for visitors to not only the conservancy but the Voi region.
The best time to visit the landscape is during the dry seasons, which typically fall between June and October and January to February. The dry season offer the best opportunities for wildlife viewing as animals congregate around water resources.
You can support our work through various ways. If interested, drop us an email via info@maunguconservancy.org and we can map out the support that best suits your area of interest, be it conservation, livestock production, carbon trading, etc.
Office Hours: Mon - Fri : 8 am - 4 pm
