7 Days Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Tour Vacations Package

Lewa Wilderness offers a myriad of activities by which to enjoy Lewa Conservancy, from traditional game drives to horse riding and camel safaris, or guided bush walks. Your meals are served in the Lodge while enjoying the picturesque views, or as a picnic while out enjoying all Lewa Conservancy has to offer.

Today another action-packed day of discovery lies ahead. As well as activities bringing you closer to the wildlife, a visit “behind-the-scenes” of the Lewa Conservancy conservation activities gives you an insider perspective on protecting this precious eco-system. Or for a thrilling experience, enjoy a memorable scenic flight in the Waco Bi- Plane (extra cost).

Spanning more than 62,000 acres, the Lewa landscape is dominated by open grasslands and gentle hills, with stands of mature acacia forest and papyrus swamp. The varied habitats provide sustenance for a wide range and quantity of wildlife, including the world’s largest population of endangered Grevy’s zebra and the rare sitatunga antelope. All of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, Cape buffalo and rhino—thrive here, along with other common denizens such as wildebeest, giraffe, impala, waterbuck and nearly 350 bird species. Keep an eye out, too, for cheetah and packs of wild dog.

Activities abound at Lewa. Guests may choose from day and night wildlife drives, guided walks and hikes with Masai tribesmen, horseback and camel rides, bush meals, wildlife viewing from a hide, visits to a nearby archaeological site, farm and craft tours, and even tennis or a massage. Extended walking safaris and fishing excursions can also be arranged. Scenic flights in a classic yellow open-cockpit biplane, evocative of the famous scene in the film Out of Africa, are offered at an additional cost.

After each exhilarating day, retire to the genteel comforts of Lewa Wilderness Lodge, which was the original Craig family homestead. The family has been welcoming guests since 1972, and visitors now enjoy a luxurious stay in nine beautifully appointed cottages, all with fireplaces and private verandas. Guests are invited to relax in the sitting room or on the veranda of the adjacent main house that is still the residence of Will and Emma Craig, who often join guests for tea. Play billiards or table tennis, borrow a book from the library, or cool off in the infinity pool during the heat of the day. Meals are shared around a banquet table on the open-air dining terrace.

At Lewa, it’s not only the abundant wildlife that is inspiring. The entire enterprise will ignite your own passion for conservation. For families living on its boundaries, Lewa improves livelihoods with its adult education and women’s micro-credit programs, community-managed water projects, and access to health care at its four health clinics. To thousands of children in local schools, Lewa opens doors to more future choices with its support for expanding educational opportunities. Lewa is also home to the Northern Rangelands Trust, an innovative partnership with several communities that have given land for the preservation of wildlife. You’re sure to come away from a visit to Lewa feeling positive by what’s been achieved so far, and what is yet possible.

Departure after breakfast, flying directly from Lewa Downs to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Met on arrival and transfer directly to Little Governors’ Camp. A short game drive en route to the camp before an al fresco lunch in the camp. Embark on a thrilling afternoon game drive at 3:30pm and return in the dusk for drinks and chatter around the campfire, before your dinner. Fall asleep the night-time chorus of the Masai Mara.

Embark on an early morning game drive at dawn, returning to the camp in your own time for a full hunter’s breakfast, served al fresco overlooking the waterhole. After breakfast there is the opportunity to take another game drive along the banks of the Mara River, or visit some of our responsible tourism community initiatives, or enjoy a unique cultural experience with a visit to a Masai Manyatta (village). After lunch, an afternoon game drive finishes with drinks around the camp fire and a scrumptious dinner.

Little Governors Camp Masai Mara

Enjoy a last early morning game drive, heading to the airstrip after breakfast. Clients are met on arrival at Wilson Airport and transferred to Carnivore or Talisman restaurant for lunch (payable direct), before final transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for the international flight departure, or alternative onward arrangements.