Visiting the Lewa Downs Conservancy
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in the Laikipia region is one of the best destinations you will visit in Kenya.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its exceptional community conservation model; the conservancy is a stronghold for the protection of East Africa’s black rhino.
It was once a sprawling cattle ranch, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was transformed into a conservation area by landowners working closely with the region’s communities.
This tour embellished with visiting Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara, offers the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the conservancy’s conservation and community initiatives as well as to visit the area’s pre-historic archaeological sites.
There is an abundance of exciting activities to do at the conservancy, including impressive game drives.
Keen bird watchers can look forward to the sight and sound of close to 350 bird species. Viewing wildlife on foot, accompanied by local armed guides, this provides an up close and personal interaction with the wildlife and the flora and fauna.
You will also have an option to do walking Safaris in the crescent Island in Naivasha. The ability to do a walking safari experience is one of the factors that make Lewa Wildlife Conservancy a truly unique safari destination.
You will sit back quietly and watch the elephant, impala, waterbuck and many other species come to drink water in the nearby marsh or choose to drive, walk or ride to a secluded area.
The mouth-watering local dishes, the roaring bonfire on chilly evenings and the enchanting Maasai dancers are a recipe for a memorable evening.
Educational tours on the history and day-t-day operations of the area provide a fascinating insight into the running of the Lewa wildlife conservancy.
Itinerary at Glance
Day 1: Arrival & transfer to Place of residency.
Welcome to Kenya (Karibu Kenya) we will receive you at the Airport with a brief of your Safari, share some welcoming gifts, and then transfer you to your City residence/ Hotel.
Day 2: Nairobi to Lewa Conservancy
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
You will be picked up at your city residence at 7:00 AM. You will head to Lewa Conservancy. Lewa 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 Conservancy is also home to more than 490 species of birds.
You will arrive in time for lunch, check in in your camp and have an afternoon drive in the conservancy.
Dinner and overnight at your Camp.
Day 3: Lewa Conservancy
Meal Plan: Break Fast, Lunch & Dinner.
You will set out just before sunrise in search of a game as you enjoy the richness of the Park’s wildlife and endless savannah.
The game driving is outstanding with plenty of black rhinoceros‚ buffalo‚ the rare Grevy Zebra and resident predators‚ to a backdrop of beautiful views of snowcapped Mt. Kenya.
In between your morning and afternoon game drive you will have ample time to relax and enjoy the ambiance at your camp.
Day 4: Lewa Conservancy to Naivasha ***
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner.
You will have an early morning breakfast, check out of your camp and bid goodbye to Lewa as you enjoy an exit game drive.
It will be Lewa to Naivasha, which is famous for its high populations of hippos and flamingos. There are over 1,500 hippos in the area, and you are almost guaranteed to see one. The lake is a birder’s paradise as it is home to over 400 bird species.
You will arrive in time for lunch, check in your Hotel and in the afternoon, you can have a boat ride and visit the crescent Island and do a walking Safari (optional activity).
Dinner and Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 5: Naivasha to Mara
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner.
We’ll be up early to enjoy the light breaking over the forest and lake, hearing the birds and seeing the animals come to life.
But now we’re travelling over the floor of the scenic Great Rift Valley with views of the escarpment as we journey through Masai land.
With the expanse of the Masai Mara National Reserve spread before us, you’ll know you have arrived somewhere special.
Kenya’s most popular park, the reserve is world-famous for its incredible density of wildlife and during the Great Migration (July – October) an unending torrent of gazelle, wildebeest, and zebra streaming into the park.
All of Africa’s Big Five are here so we’ll be tracking lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, plus warthog, ostrich and so much more.
We will arrive in time for lunch, check-in your luxury tented Camp. Relax in your camp then in the afternoon of 4:00PM have your evening Game drive.
Dinner & Overnight at your tented Camp.
Day 6: Masai Mara Full Day
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner.
Today is a day of unlimited game drives – explore as much as you wish or take time to relax – the choice is yours. Just let your driver/guide know what you’d like to do.
The Masai Mara is known for offering the most diverse wildlife in the region and sightings of lions are not uncommon. We’ll be tracking for elephants, buffalo, rhinos and herds of wildebeest and zebra.
We’ll visit the Mara River, the site of the massive influx of animals during the migrating season. Here at the river, we’ll look for hippos and crocodiles, while in the hills, lions lie in wait for the hordes of grazers invading the reserve.
If you wish you can take an optional visit to a nearby Masai village to meet the tribespeople and learn about their culture and their lives. You might even partake in their famous jumping dance.
Another optional treat is an early morning hot air balloon safari over the park as the sun lights up the forests, savannah, and hills. The sight of the park coming to life is a never-to-be-forgotten experience. Just ask your driver/guide for details – he’ll be happy to make all the arrangements.
Dinner and Overnight at your luxury tented Camp.
Day 7: Masai Mara
You will have an early breakfast, then head for a game drive. Today you will have a replica of the day before. However, today you will cover the areas you did not cover the day before. Look for animals you didn’t spot.
Masai Mara is wide to cover but your guide will be keen to visit the most epic spots in Mara. Out of the experience our guides/drivers have, it is easy for them to visit the right spots at the right time.
Dinner & Overnight at your Luxury Tented Camp.
Day 8: Masai Mara to Nairobi
Meal Plan: Breakfast
After a leisurely breakfast at your lodge/camp, your dedicated driver guide will assist you with the checkout process and proceed to Nairobi – Kenya’s colourful capital city.
On the way, your guide will point out the Longonot extinct volcano which is a strato volcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya.
It is thought to have last erupted in the 1860s and its name is derived from the Maasai word Oloonong’ot, meaning “mountains of many spurs” or “steep ridges “.
You can opt to drive via Naivasha for lunch/excursions at an extra cost or drive straight to Nairobi and pass by Kiambethu farm for the tea farm tour inclusive of a three-course buffet lunch (at an extra cost) OR drive straight back to the capital to your City Hotel.
Day 9: Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Baby Elephant, Giraffe Center. Pick up from your Nairobi hotel, and proceed to the Nairobi National Park on an average 4-hour day tour.
You shall follow the wildlife tracks of the Nairobi National Park in search of Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Giraffe, Ostrich, Hippo, White and Black Rhino, Buffalo and other game.
We shall also visit other attractions including the Ivory burning site monument and guided walking at the hippo pool trails.
We shall then head to David Sheldrick for the baby elephant extra vaganza which happens from 11:00 am – 12 Noon.
They are known for their work to protect elephants, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) operates the most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world.
Thereafter, we shall break for lunch. After lunch we will head to Giraffe Centre and later on, drop off to your hotel or Airport.
Nairobi, Lewa Conservancy, Naivasha & Masai Mara
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Option 1
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Option 3 (Luxury hotels – 5*) |
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Nairobi – Eka Hotel – 1 night Lewa – Lewa Safari Camp – 2nights Naivasha – Sawela Lodge – 1 night Masai Mara – Zebra Plains Camp – 3 nights |
Nairobi – Ole Sereni – 1 night Lewa – Lewa Safari Camp – 2nights Naivasha – Sopa Lodge – 1 night Masai Mara – Sand River – 3 nights |
Nairobi – Tamarind – 1 night Lewa – Kifaru House – 2nights Naivasha – Chui Lodge – 1 night Masai Mara – Olare Mara – 3 nights |
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ROAD PACKAGE USD 4,930 per person sharing in a double room Final Total: USD 9,860
FLIGHT PACKAGE USD 6,770 per person sharing in a double room Final Total: USD 13,540 |
ROAD PACKAGE USD 5,660 per person sharing in a double room Final Total: USD 11,320
FLIGHT PACKAGE USD 6,810 per person sharing in a double room Final Total: USD 13,620
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ROAD PACKAGE USD 8,320 per person sharing in a double room Final Total: USD 16,640
FLIGHT PACKAGE USD 9,240 per person sharing in a double room Final Total: USD 18,480
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PACKAGE INCLUDES: Ø Accommodation and meals on full board Ø Road Transport in a 4×4 Land Cruiser Ø Relevant park Fees in all conservancies Ø Morning, afternoon, and or all-day game drives Ø Transfers for cultural visits (excluding entry fees) Ø Services of a Professional English-speaking tour guide Ø Return Airport Transfers Ø Government taxes Ø Water while on Safari.
PACKAGE EXCLUDES: Ø Personal expenses such as travel and medical insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, emails, faxes, and phone calls, beverages including water, soft drinks, liquors or meals not included in the itinerary. Ø Packed Lunch option Ø Gratuity for porterage/waiters at hotels, camps, and airports. Ø Gratuity for your professional driver guide Ø Cost of obtaining passport and visas Ø Any optional tours or excursions not mentioned Ø Travel Insurance – We strongly recommend guests have travel insurance when traveling.
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