Kigio is owned by the Campbell Clause family who have built this small eco lodge on the shady banks of the Malewa River. Its construction has been entirely from local materials harvested from the farm and has provided employment for the local community. Whilst remaining to function as a cattle ranch, the family have encourage the owners to sanction the setting up of a conservancy whereby they hope to demonstrate that wildlife in an area of natural beauty can generate a greater income than domestic stick such as cattle, sheep and goats. Chris Campbell Clause has set out to preserve this unique and often overlooked natural resource with the hope that others may follow. In doing so the initial aim was to increase security, stamp out poaching and put an end to charcoal burning. Once this is under control a tourist infrastructure can be developed.

Staff Hut

The Main Lodge

The manager of Kigio has created and maintained close contact with the neighbouring, small scale farmers. We were able to learn a little about how the local community copes with poor roads, no running water and minimal medical facilities. We were also able to visit a local school on the edge of the centre with which the people of Kigio have developed strong links.