At the foot of Mount Kenya
Within the lush green gardens, the giraffe design pool is perfect for reading and relaxing
Lewa Safari Camp is set on the 65,000 acre, privately owned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy one of Kenya's major private conservation successes at the foot of Mt Kenya. Lewa is an outstanding destination, offering spectacular scenery, superb game viewing and exciting activities for the discerning traveller. Lewa Safari Camp is located where the Big Five roam at ease and one is almost guaranteed to spot some of the resident black rhino, marvel at the endangered Grevy's zebra, with 25% of the world's population living in the Lewa Conservancy.
Lewa Safari Camp has 11 en-suite safari tents that can be laid out as doubles or twins. Each thatch-covered tent has a spacious veranda with spectacular views over the Lewa Downs. There are also two new family suites that can accommodate families of up to five. The two rooms are joined together by a private veranda/sitting area with stunning views over the Lewa plains. With a team of skilled cooks, and fresh ingredients brought in from the mountain highlands neighbouring Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, meals are delicious. Within the lush green gardens, the giraffe design pool has bar service and board games as well as table tennis. There are sunbeds and a shaded lounge area, perfect for reading and relaxing during the day.
Spend the morning tracking lion, on a guided walk, or observe the elusive Sitatunga, the wildlife experiences are many. The safari vehicles are unrivalled with feature enhancements specifically designed for comfort and photography – open sided with 3 rows of seats, photographic equipment stands, and charging sockets. For experienced horse riders, you can try an evening horseback safari, and for the inexperienced riders, you can experience a Samburu handler lead evening camel safari. Lewa Safari camp also offers spa treatments and cultural visits to local Samburu homesteads.
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When to go to Kenya
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January
January is a great time for wildlife viewing. The landscapes are lush and green after the 'short rains' and newborn animals can been seen. It is hot, but brief afternoon or evening showers cool things down, without compromising your safari. Over on the coast the sea is clear, making it ideal for diving and snorkelling, and the days are warm and bright.
February
February is an ideal time to visit Kenya, and great for game viewing. The landscapes are green and thriving thanks to the short rains, and newborn animals will be hopping around the plains. There maybe a few afternoon showers which are welcome in the heat, and don't impact on wildlife viewing. Water clarify is excellent at the moment, which is good news for watersports enthusiasts. And if you want to spot a whale shark, now is the time to try.
March
Still a good option for wildlife viewing and diving, although with the 'long rains' just around the corner, expect wetter and hotter weather.
April
April brings the start of the 'long rains' which means game reserves and national parks become muddy and harder to drive around. Over on the coast it's hot and wet, so it isn't the best time of year to travel. Some camps and lodges close during this period.
May
The 'long rains' continue into May, making park tracks difficult to navigate in the mud, and the coast very warm and wet. There will be less accommodation choice at this time as several lodges and camps during this period.
June
June is a beautiful time of year to visit Kenya, with the rains receding to just light showers, and the long dry season not far ahead. The high grasses can sometimes make it more of a challenge to spot game, but the landscapes are lush and some animals may begin arriving early for the migration. At altitude nights can be cool, but elsewhere the temperature is pleasant.
July
July marks the beginning of the great migration into the Masai Mara, and with warm and generally dry weather, this is a great time of year to visit. Days are sunny, skies are blue and there isn't too much dust around, so it's a great time for photography.
August
The migration is now in full swing in the Masai Mara, with lots of river crossing action, so if you want to see those massive herds of wildebeest and zebra, now is the time to come. Game viewing in general is excellent and it's one of the most popular times of year to visit, so some of the main parks do become crowded. Temperatures are warm and dry.
September
Game viewing continues to be excellent, and the weather is generally dry so this is another ideal month to visit Kenya's parks. The bush is less dense and as animals gather around waterholes and rivers it makes wildlife spotting much easier.
October
October is a great time if you want to avoid the crowds and don't mind the temperature slowly starting to rise. There may be a few short showers, but game viewing remains excellent with the end of the migration, and it's a good time to holiday anywhere in Kenya.
November
November heralds the start of the 'short rains' and with hotter temperatures some camps are closed. The Mara however is still open, and despite sometimes stormy skies, game viewing is still good. Fewer crowds and lower prices make this an attractive month to visit. Over on the coast water clarify is good for snorkelling and diving.
December
The 'short rains' are bringing the landscapes back to life, and as the plains start to become green again, wildlife viewing remains good, and it's a great time for birding. Some camps are closed (mainly in the north of Kenya) but many others remain open. The showers tend to fall in the afternoons and don't impact greatly on a safari. Take advantage of reduced visitor numbers and lower prices.
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