Lewa Downs Conservancy – Northern Kenya Safari

3 Days/2 Nights Kenya Road Safari

 

Lewa Downs Wildlife include the Reticulated Giraffe

Mt. Kenya views from Lewa Downs in Kenya

Activities enjoyable at Lewa Downs in Kenya

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Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Nairobi – Lewa Downs Conservancy
Day 2: Discover Lewa Downs Conservancy
Day 3: Lewa Downs – Nairobi

 

Cost for 2011: Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)

Child rate 2-11 years is 75% of the adult rate

 

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Lewa Downs – 3 Days/2 Nights Northern Kenya Road Safari
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is situated within Lewa Downs, a 40,000 acre ranch. Home to the Craig family since 1924, it is also home to a diverse array of wildlife in Kenya's most spectacular scenery. The snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya dominate the views to the south, where the southern boundary rises to an altitude of some 6500ft above sea level. To the north, the terrain drops away with breathtaking views of Samburu, Ololokwe and the Mathews' range beyond.

The Lewa Downs conservancy itself supports a myriad of plains game species, all perfectly adapted for the semi desert environment. Grevy's Zebra and the Reticulated Giraffe are common. The lance-like horned Beisa Oryx and the rare Greater Kudu are seasonal visitors. Guenther's Dikdik, the giraffe-necked Gerenuk and the beautiful blue-legged Somali Ostrich are resident all year round. The swamp has become a sanctuary in itself for the rare and fascinating semi-aquatic Sitatunga Antelope and its primary predator, the Leopard. Bird life is equally rich with numerous species of Bustard, Plover, Coursers and birds of prey. At night, Leopard are frequently encountered along with bush-babies, Aardvarks, Bat-eared foxes, Caracal and various Mongooses, Genets and Civets – a few days at Lewa Downs is a unique combination of hospitality, spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife.

 

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Detailed Itinerary

 

Day 1
Nairobi – Lewa Downs Conservancy
We depart by road to a legendary safari setting where the vast ecosystem plays host to the planet’s most awesome wildlife spectacle – Lewa Downs. On arrival we transfer to the Lewa Safari Camp, in the Lewa Downs Conservancy. The Lewa Safari tented camp consists of a central cedar wood cottage, housing the dining room, lounge and bar, while guest accommodation is in tents on raised platforms and under thatched roofs. Each tent has electric light, en-suite bathrooms and large double beds. The camp overlooks a floodlit waterhole. The afternoon brings a change of ecosystems as we drive through Kenya’s most protected area and home to species only found north of the equator, from the Reticulated Giraffe to Grevy’s zebras and Beisa Oryxes.

 

Overnight at Lewa Safari Camp or Lewa Wilderness Trails or Borana

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 2
Lewa Downs Conservancy
With every manner and mode of game viewing possible! Via an open-top vehicle day or night, on foot with a professional tracker, jogging with a Masai warrior, sitting in a blind with a thermos of hot coffee and a good book, or even on horses so compliant that a five-year-old child could ride effortlessly for hours. After which you can tour Lewa's community weaving and furniture workshops, tour the organic garden producing the lodge's fruits and vegetables, play tennis, explore the nearby ancient archaeological site, swim in the pool or simply relax on the terrace with a pair of binoculars spotting the "Big Five" from your lounge chair. The accommodations here are also divine-British cozy meets safari chic. Simply stated, Lewa Downs is an utterly perfect safari experience.

 

Overnight at Lewa Safari Camp or Lewa Wilderness Trails or Borana

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 3
Lewa Downs – Nairobi

After breakfast depart by road to arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch. Connect with one of our other exciting safari packages. Your choice of – the exotic Samburu Game Reserve, the world famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve (also known as the eighth wonder of the world), perhaps a climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro, or relax on the clean white sandy beaches of Mombasa Island along the warm Indian Ocean, are some of the wonderful options available. You can also choose to visit a children’s orphanage, explore the shops or simply relax before your departure tonight.

 

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

 

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