Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safari

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safari

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy safari, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy safari serves as a safe refuge for the critically endangered black rhino and the endangered Grevy’s zebra, as well as the elephant, lion, giraffe, wild dog and other iconic wildlife species in Kenya. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy safari is also home to more than 400 species of birds. Sprawling over the rolling plains north of Mt Kenya, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy safari is a prolific wildlife conservancy that is popular with celebrities, conservationists, writers and photographers. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy safari found recent media attention with stories of a Royal romance and the fairytale engagement that followed.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy safari

Visitors to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy safari are privy to some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing that Kenya has to offer: lion, leopard and jackal thrive on the rich diversity of prey that inhabits the area. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy safari is home to the largest concentration of Grevy’s zebra in the world, and its range of habitats attracts diverse birdlife and hosts over 200 Black and White rhinos.

Underpinning the glamorous magnetism of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy safari is a serious mission: a pioneering and pragmatic approach to conservation, founded in the 1970’s, that has developed into a thriving and globally recognized rhino conservation habitat.

The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy safari covers 65,000 acres, a vast wilderness. Lewa has dramatic views to the south of snowcapped Mt. Kenya, and to the north down to the arid lands of Tassia and Il Ngwesi. It has many diverse habitats from pristine forest, fertile grasslands, extensive springs and acacia woodland.  Lewa is a prime sanctuary on Laikipia Plateau.

Lewa is known for its outstanding conservation record and development work in the local community. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy safari is one of the best places in Kenya to see the Big Five. Sightings are common of both black rhino and white rhino, and it’s also a stronghold for the endangered Grevy's zebra.

Registered as a rhino conservancy in 1983, the conservancy is famous for its successful rhino and Grevy zebra breeding, two endangered species; Lewa is home to 10% of Kenya’s rhino, and 20% of the world’s population of Grevy zebra. The whole conservancy is fenced, and the conservancy employs over 150 rangers. The conservancy does extensive outreach work into the surrounding communities with its Community Development Program, including healthcare, education, micro-finance, and water projects – in order to share with the community, the benefits of wildlife. With over 70 recorded mammal species within the conservancy, for guests, the wildlife experience is unrivalled.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safari Game Drives

A maximum of just 3 vehicles are allowed at a wildlife sighting, ensuring an exclusive game viewing experience. There is a very good chance of seeing all of the “Big Five” and Lewa is one of the only conservancies where guests are almost guaranteed to see the endangered black and white rhinos while on safari. With the backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kenya and the diversity of scenery from open plains, rolling hills, valleys, escarpments and rivers, Lewa is a magical place to game drive for the ultimate Kenyan safari experience. And with our new electric game drive vehicles, we’re leading the charge in wildlife and environment-friendly game viewing.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy safari - Walking Safari

Guests are welcome to go for a walk with one of our trained Maasai guides to enjoy the environment from a different perspective. There is nothing more thrilling than watching rhino or elephant grazing in the morning light whilst you are on foot, or following the tracks of a leopard. Walks can be as easy or as hard as you like.

Walking Wild is a camel safari outfit based out of Lewa Wilderness. This venture offers guests the unique opportunity to explore by foot the remote valleys, hills and plains of both Lewa and neighboring Maasai community conservation areas. Guests spend the days walking, whilst the camels and Maasai transport the camp, meeting up each evening for unforgettable nights camping out in the bush.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy safari - Ride

At Lewa Wilderness, guests can choose beyond the normal safari transport options and opt to see the conservancy from a different view – on the back of a horse or even on the back of a camel! Just two minutes’ walk from the lodge, the Lewa Wilderness stables are home to over 30 horses and ponies. Many of the guest horses are home bred, whilst others are retired polo ponies.

The horses are well accustomed to the wildlife as, during the day, they enjoy free range grazing alongside animals such as zebra, giraffe, impala, eland and baboons. Many of our horses are used to carrying complete beginners enabling even first-time riders to enjoy the unique experience of riding in the African bush.

Riding one of the Lewa Wilderness horses allows you to enjoy the wildlife in its most natural form, without the sound of a car engine or the sight of a road – it’s truly quite a privilege. Click the button below to discover more about our horseback safari rides.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Flying Safari

An opportunity you won’t want to miss – to fly the wilds of Kenya with Air Wilderness. Take off from the lodge and fly to the snowcapped peaks of Mount Kenya, or fly along the tree tops as you try and spot elephants along the Ewaso N’gero river. For the true ‘Out of Africa’ experience opt for our open cockpit biplane, and weave through gorges which show off the beauty of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Our scenic flights are the best way to discover so much more from the sky.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy family Safari

As a family home, Lewa Wilderness is very family friendly and we welcome kids of all ages. We are favored amongst families, small and large, and multi-generational. From pony rides, camel rides, Maasai games, exploring for cave paintings to crab fishing in the fresh water springs. There is a huge array of activities for kids of all ages – to enjoy with their families or on their own under guide supervision, while older kids and adults head out on different activities. We are exactly what a family safari should be.

Lewa Wilderness additionally has a few select off-site activities that single-travelers and families alike will love. The nearby Ngare Ndare Forest and Waterfalls offers an ecosystem very different to Lewa to explore, with a treetop canopy walk and spectacular waterfalls where you can swim and enjoy a picnic lunch. Il Ngwesi Maasai Village is an authentic Maasai village where guests can spend the day enjoying a unique experience interacting with amazing people, ideal for those wanting to explore local traditional culture. And finally, there’s Rehema Destitute Home which deals with neglected and orphaned children where you can visit and meet the kids. This is well supported by our guests at Lewa Wilderness.

Accommodations

There are 10 different accommodation options across the Lewa/Borana landscape. So whether our guests want to focus on luxury, exclusivity, adventure, fine food, wildlife or culture, they’re sure to find something that suits. While each lodge offers something different, all of them promise an unforgettable safari experience.

Featuring large tented bedrooms with verandahs and full en-suite bathrooms, Lewa Safari camp offers authentic comfort for its visitors; cozy log fires in the sitting room are perfect for relaxing after a day in the Conservancy. This unique and exclusive retreat offers privileged access to 65,000 acres of private protected wilderness. Lewa Safari Camp is the only tourist facility within the Conservancy that is owned by the Conservancy. Profits and conservancy fees generated by the camp are reinvested directly into the conservation and community efforts of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.