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Run Wild: Lewa Safari Marathon 2024 & 2026

Duration
5 days
Price
£1,965 pp.
Location
Kenya, Africa
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Trip Highlights

  • Race in the iconic Lewa Safari Marathon
  • Spot wildlife on foot in Lewa Conservancy
  • Luxury safari lodges & bush camps

What's Included

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • All tranfers
  • Activities and guides where mentioned.

Run Wild: Lewa Safari Marathon

The original ‘safari marathon’, this small group adventure is led by Far & Wild founder Ben Morison, and combines a top quality safari experience with the challenge of this iconic run.

**2024 TRIP FULL.**

We are running this identical trip for June 2025. Ben Morison and Africa Expert Ruth Miller will lead it.

The Lewa Safari Marathon is an annual race held in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a protected area in northern Kenya renowned for its population of endangered black rhinos. Taking place along the dirt tracks and trails within the conservancy, the marathon winds its way past grazing zebra, giraffe, and antelope herds. Unlike regular city marathons, runners here have to occasionally dodge elephants or lions crossing the route! The event started in 2000 as a fundraiser to support Lewa's conservation efforts and community development projects in the region.

“One of the top ten races to run in your life” – RUNNERS WORLD

Today it attracts over 1,000 local and international runners seeking a uniquely wildlife-filled African running experience while also raising funds for this important cause. The race has helped generate millions of dollars to protect Lewa's wildlife and ecosystems over the past two decades.

From Kenya expert Ben:

I've run the Lewa Half Marathon 5 or 6 times now... it's such a brilliant event and weekend... people, wildlife, the pre-race butterflies, running at altitude... some of the best memories ever. My wife Charlie wrote a good article here about the last of her three runs - you can read it here; Dodging rhinos for 13 hot, hard miles: The Lewa Marathon in aid of Tusk Trust.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Thursday 27th June - Head for Nairobi

Head to your chosen airport for your direct flight to Nairobi. You will be met and assisted through the airport for a smooth transfer to the Tamarind Tree Hotel to stay for one night.

Day 2 Friday 28th June – Head for Lewa

Enjoy an early breakfast before transferring to Wilson Airport for our 09:00 flight to Nanyuki at the foot of Mount Kenya. This 35-minute flight offers great views of the Great Rift Valley and Mount Kenya's snowcapped peaks. On arrival in Nanyuki, around 10:00, our tour leader will brief us before introducing Stephen Kamar, a former international long-distance athlete with a marathon PB of 2:10. He will share expert tips on the Lewa course and answer any questions you may have about the race. Around noon we'll drive to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, home of the Lewa Marathon and a premier wildlife viewing area. We'll travel in 4x4 safari vehicles equipped for camping and off-roading. The scenic journey will take approximately 2.5 hours, taking us past Mount Kenya and down to Lewa. On arrival at about 2.30pm, we’ll complete race registration and collect race numbers and then settle down to a delicious meal around the campfire, and a good night's sleep.

Day 3 Saturday 29th June - Race Day

Day 4 Sunday 30th June - Safari Life with Safari Series

Day 5 Monday 1st July - Morning Game Drive

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Duration

5 days

Location

Kenya, Africa

Price

£1,965 pp.

Price Includes

  • VIP airside meet and greet in Nairobi.
  • All accommodation, meals and activities as stated.
  • Internal flight with Safarilink Nairobi to Nanyuki.
  • All national park and conservancy fees.
  • AMREF Flying doctors cover.

Price Excludes

  • International flights to Kenya (budget +/- £750pp from the UK / Europe).
  • Race registration fee £150pp.

Price is based on two people sharing, excluding international flights.

The trip includes all accommodations and activities specified above. Rooms and meals as below:

  • 1 night at Tamarind Hotel, Nairobi – full board
  • 1 night at Lewa Conservancy in a private Far & Wild Camp, all meals included
  • 2 nights at The Safari Series, Laikipia - full board

TUSK TRUST
The race is a joint venture between Lewa and the UK conservation charity
TUSK whose patron is HRH Prince William, and all competitors are
expected to raise £1750 in sponsorship.
For full details see; www.tusk.org/our-events/lewa-safari-marathon

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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.

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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.

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March

Still a good option for wildlife viewing and diving, although with the 'long rains' just around the corner, expect wetter and hotter weather.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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