7 days Protect & Change how nature works safari in Kenya

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Meru, Kenya

Duration

7 Days

Group Size

8 persons

Location

Kenya

Overview

A 6 nights/7 days safari in the wilderness hotspots where conservation and tourism make a difference

This is where it all started the amazing strongholds of both wildlife and Enlighted conservationism that make Kenya the elite of modern environmentalism

Highlights

Discover the fascinating bond between local communities, tourism and conservation and experience these three significant conservation success stories first-hand, from community-owned conservancies to the most renowned rhino conservancy in the world.

Encounter Kenya’s most iconic conservancies, from the rugged, unending vistas of Samburu, to the World Heritage plains of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, shadowed by the snow-tipped peaks of the mighty Mount Kenya, and the teeming open grasslands, rivers and mountains of the Masai Mara, a wonder of the world

Delight in the diversity and uniqueness the rare, the endemic, the endangered and the spectacular wildlife and wilderness.

 

Included/Excluded

All-inclusive accommodation (full-board accommodation including soft drinks, beers, house wines and select non-luxury spirits)
One complimentary Back & Neck massage (30 min.) per room per stay at our Wellbeing Space
Limited laundry service
Shared day & night game drives in 4x4 vehicles, guided bush walks, bush meals, sundowner & picnic excursions, Warriors Academy (where available and upon request in advance), local cultural visits transfers
All internal flights and return airstrip transfers, airport assistance,
Temporary Flying Doctors cover,
Daily conservation fees, VAT & taxes.
Exclusive use of vehicle
Premium drinks (champagne, luxury spirits and special wines)
Additional Wellbeing Space treatments, any payable extra activities, entry fees to local cultural visits, childcare, transport & entry fees to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Samburu (bookable in advance),
Transport & entry fees to the Masai Mara National Reserve in the Mara
Gratuities and tips to staff & guides, own private guides & drivers, any payable extra services
Anything of a personal nature, late departure fees.
International flights & visa fees
All statutory increases beyond our control
Itinerary

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where a vehicle will transfer you to Wilson Airport for your flight to Lewa Downs. Depart Nairobi’s Wilson airport in the morning*,arriving at Lewa an hour later. You are met on arrival and transferred to Lewa Wilderness, enjoying a game drive en route. Depending on your arrival time either enjoy lunch and an afternoon of discovering Lewa Conservancy, or enjoy sundowners followed by a candle-lit dinner

Lewa Wilderness offers a myriad of activities by which to enjoy Lewa Wildlife 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 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 ‘behind-the-scenes’ visit 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 ‘Out of Africa’ Waco Bi- Plane (payable extra).

Depart Samburu on your flight in the morning* and arrive in the Masai Mara an hour and a half later. Game drive with a picnic lunch to enjoy under an acacia tree or by the river next to a pod of hippos, or head to your mara lodge for some rest and an exclusive game drive later in the afternoon in Mara North Conservancy – over 30,000 acres of plentiful, protected land bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a completely different and less-explored corner of the Mara ecosystem in total privacy, brimming with wildlife.

Early morning game drive to look for the big cats and other predators of the Mara, returning to the camp or lodge for lunch and treatments at the Maasai Wellbeing Space. •In the afternoon, a game drive will take you to a special area where the largest tower of giraffe can be seen, followed by dinner at the lodge or camp and an optional night game drive.

Walk through the valleys and plains surrounding Saruni Mara, accompanied by a vehicle, or a game drive up to the top of Kilileoni, the highest mountain in the Serengeti-Masai Mara ecosystem - led by your skillful and knowledgeable Maasai guides. •In the afternoon you will discover more of Mara North and its neighboring conservancies and experience first-hand what makes the Mara one of the most exciting wildernesses in the world. •Weather permitting, experience a bush dinner in the middle of nature under the vast African sky, with Maasai warriors singing and dancing around the fire.

Visit the rhino sanctuary on the way to the airstrip and once again admire the hippos and the crocodiles of the Mara River. The flight back to Nairobi leaves the Mara at 11:00AM and arrives in Nairobi at 12:20 PM. •Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with your driver and vehicle. Depending on the time of your international flight, stop at the Amaica or Carnivore restaurant for dinner.

Baggage allowance on internal flights is 15kg per person, preferably in small, soft bags without wheels. Seats on the schedule flights are subject to availability at confirmation. Rates with children or single occupancy are available upon request. *Flight times and durations may vary depending on airline and routing, and are subject to change

Accommodation Star Rating

5 star

Travel Styles

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FAQs

Tour starts and Ends in nairobi

Tour Location

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Meru, Kenya

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