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Wilderness Trails - Lewa - Kenya Safaris & Tours
Wilderness Trails in Lewa Downs is located in a 40,000-acre ranch, home to the Craig Family since 1924; it is also home to a diverse array of wildlife in some of Kenya's most spectacular scenery. The snowcapped peaks of Mount Kenya dominate the views to the south, where the southern boundary rises to an altitude of some 6,500 ft above sea level. To the north, the terrain drops away rapidly with breathtaking views of Samburu, Ololokwe and the Matthew's Range beyond.
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy itself supports a myriad of plains game species, all perfectly adapted for the semi-desert environment. The thinly striped and endangered Grevy's Zebra and the chocolate brown Reticulated Giraffe are common. The lance-like horned Beisa Oryx and the rare Greater Kudu are seasonal visitors. Gunther's Dikdik, with its huge nasal swellings, the giraffe-necked Gerenuk and the beautiful blue-legged Somali Ostrich are resident all year.
The swamp has become a sanctuary in itself for the fascinating semi-aquatic Sitatunga antelope and its primary predator, the Leopard. Birdlife is equally rich with numerous species of Bustards, Plovers, Coursers and birds of prey. At night, leopard are frequently encountered along with bush babies, aardvarks, bat-eared foxes, caracal and various mongooses, genets & civets - a few days at Lewa Downs is a unique combination of hospitality, spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife.
Tell Me More About Wilderness Trails Located In Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Laikipia Region, as an African Safari Accommodation in Kenya
• Wilderness Trails sleeps 16 people housed in 8 beautifully decorated cottages, featuring fireplaces and verandas, and it is also the home of Will and Emma Craig.
African Safaris Culinary and Dining Experience At Wilderness Trails Located In Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Laikipia Region
• Guests can relax by the fire in Will and Emma's cozy sitting room and share meals around a long banquet table in the open-air dining room.
• Natural water springs, home-raised livestock, and a 5-acre organic garden are transformed by skilled chefs into healthy and delicious culinary experience.
Kenya Safaris Nature Experience and Activities At Wilderness Trails Located In Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Laikipia Region
• The salt-water pool is refreshing, the stables are full of horses for guests to ride, and the clay tennis court comes equipped with both racquets and balls.
• A professional guiding team leads guests on customized daily safaris and educates them about flora, fauna, animal behavior, conservation, Lewa history, and more.
• Day and night game viewing, on which guests are accompanied by experienced guides.
• Walking safari and nature walks, especially bird watching.
• Horse riding safaris
• Camel riding safaris
• Visits to an ancient acheulian archaeological site.
• Visits to Lewa's unique game blinds
• Excursions to a Maasai cultural homestead on Il Ngwesi, the neighboring community wildlife scheme that Lewa has helped to establish.
• Educational lectures on the history, development and day-to-day operation of the conservancy.
• Flights to Rutundu, a beautiful montane tarn on Mount Kenya offering superb trout fishing and where a beautifully rustic lodge provides accommodation for up to ten.
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