Kenya
8-Day Northern Kenya: Samburu, Ol Pejeta & Lewa
Away from the crowds: the Samburu Special Five, rhino conservation in Ol Pejeta and Lewa, and a night at an Aberdare tree lodge.
Price on request
Laikipia/Meru, northern foothills of Mount Kenya
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
A conservation pioneer and UNESCO World Heritage site
- Country
- Kenya
- Region
- Laikipia/Meru, northern foothills of Mount Kenya
- Type
- Kenya Safari
- Best months to visit
- Jun–Oct, Dec–Feb
Overview
Lewa began as a cattle ranch and a small rhino sanctuary and is now one of Africa’s most respected conservancies, part of the Mount Kenya UNESCO World Heritage Site. It protects a significant share of Kenya’s rhinos and one of the largest populations of the endangered Grévy’s zebra.
With only a handful of small lodges, Lewa offers exclusive game viewing and activities beyond the vehicle.
- UNESCO World Heritage site
- Rhino and Grévy’s zebra
- Walking, riding and camel safaris
- Very few vehicles
What you'll see
Black and white rhino, Grévy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah and occasionally wild dogs.
Wildlife you may see
- Black rhino (Big Five)
- White rhino (Big Five)
- Grévy's zebra
- Elephant (Big Five)
- Lion (Big Five)
- Leopard (Big Five)
- Cheetah
- Reticulated giraffe
- African wild dog
Things to do
- 01
Game drives
Day and night drives with expert guides.
- 02
Walking safaris
Track wildlife on foot with an armed guide.
- 03
Horse riding and camel treks
Explore the plains on horseback or by camel (experience required for riding).
- 04
Conservation visits
Visit the rhino protection teams and community projects.
Best time
- Jan: Great time
- Feb: Great time
- Mar: Possible
- Apr: Possible
- May: Possible
- Jun: Great time
- Jul: Great time
- Aug: Great time
- Sep: Great time
- Oct: Great time
- Nov: Possible
- Dec: Great time
June to October and December to February.
Getting there
Scheduled flights from Nairobi land at Lewa airstrip in about an hour; by road about 4.5 hours.
Where to stay
Luxury
Small, exclusive lodges and private houses with personal guides.
We'll suggest camps and lodges that fit your dates and budget.
Comfort
Combine with tented camps in neighbouring conservancies.
We'll suggest camps and lodges that fit your dates and budget.
Budget
Lewa is a premium destination; consider Ol Pejeta for a lower budget.
We'll suggest camps and lodges that fit your dates and budget.
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Journeys that visit Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
- 8 days
