6 Nights Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Masai Mara

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Lewa Wilderness sits within one of Kenya’s major private conservation success stories; the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. 62,000 acres of varied African terrain, overlooked by the magnificent Mount Kenya, has as good a wildlife experience as anywhere else in Africa. Lewa Wilderness is one of Kenya’s original private safari experiences and has been the Craig family home since 1972, where they proudly continue to entertain guests giving a truly unique and personal safari experience. Natural springs, home-raised livestock, and a 5-acre organic garden is the source of the healthy and delicious cuisine served against the backdrop of passing herds of wildlife. The lodge has ten cottages tucked into the hillside overlooking Lewa’s Eastern Marania Valley, each luxuriously comfortable with the rustic character of a ranch homestead.

Daily game drives Guided bush walks

Horse riding Camel rides

Community visits Conservation activities

Scenic flights in Waco Bi-Plane

Secluded, and tucked away, Little Governors’ is in the heart of the richest wildlife area of the Masai Mara. Overlooking a seasonal swampy waterhole, you don’t even have to leave the camp to experience the wonders of the Masai Mara. Elephant, warthog, impala and numerous other visitors freely wonder through the camp. 17 spacious tents styled in safari-chic furnishings enjoy views over the waterhole with its constant stream of “visitors”. Little Governors’ hasn’t stray from its beginnings as a traditional safari camp. Everything is designed and created to allow enjoyment of the pristine environment it is set in. The Masai Mara is widely considered to offer the best game viewing in Africa, famous for its famous big cats, rhino and abundant game.

Daily game drives Masai cultural experiences

Hot air balloon safaris Community project visits

Bush meals Guided bush walks

Kenya Classic Pioneer Safari circa 1972

3 nights Lewa Wilderness and 3 nights Little Governors’ Camp (or a stay at Governors’ Camp or Governors’ Il Moran Camp is also possible)

Day 1 Lewa Wilderness Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport directly to Lewa Downs. Met on arrival and transferred to Lewa Wilderness, enjoying

a game drive en route. Depending on your arrival time either enjoy lunch and an afternoon of discovering Lewa Conservancy, or enjoy sundowners followed by a candle-lit dinner.

Day 2 Lewa Wilderness Lewa Wilderness offers a myriad of activities by which to enjoy Lewa Conservancy, from traditional game drives to horse riding and camel safaris, or guided bush walks. Your meals are served in the Lodge while enjoying the picturesque views, or as a picnic while out enjoying all Lewa Conservancy has to offer.

Day 3 Lewa Wilderness Today another action-packed day of discovery lies ahead. As well as activities bringing you closer to the wildlife, a visit “behind-the-scenes” of the Lewa Conservancy conservation activities gives you an insider perspective on protecting this precious eco-system. Or for a thrilling experience, enjoy a memorable scenic flight in the Waco Bi-Plane (extra cost).

Day 4 Little Governors’ Camp Departure after breakfast, flying directly from Lewa Downs to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Met on arrival and transfer directly to Little Governors’ Camp. A short game drive en route to the camp before an al fresco lunch in the camp. Embark on a thrilling afternoon game drive at 3:30pm and return in the dusk for drinks and chatter around the campfire, before your dinner. Fall asleep the night-time chorus of the Masai Mara.

Day 5 Little Governors’ Camp Embark on an early morning game drive at dawn, returning to the camp in your own time for a full hunter’s breakfast, served al fresco overlooking the waterhole. After breakfast there is the opportunity to take another game drive along the banks of the Mara River, or visit some of our responsible tourism community initiatives, or enjoy a unique cultural experience with a visit to a Masai Manyatta (village). After lunch, an afternoon game drive finishes with drinks around the camp fire and a scrumptious dinner.

Day 6 Little Governors’ Camp Today, enjoy the incredible and surreal experience of a hot air balloon safari. Float over the Masai Mara landscape at sunrise, flying over the meandering Mara River and the open Savanna plains. Upon landing indulge in champagne bush breakfast, with a game drive back to camp completes an unforgettable experience.

Day 7 Return to Nairobi Enjoy a last early morning game drive, heading to the airstrip after breakfast. Clients are met on arrival at Wilson Airport and transferred to Carnivore or Talisman restaurant for lunch (payable direct), before final transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for the international flight departure, or alternative onward arrangements.

2018 Cost of the Classic Pioneer Safari is as follows:- June – US $ 4,890 per person sharing a double July – US $ 5,950 per person sharing a double August – US $ 6’160 per person sharing a double September 1st - 15th – US $ 6’160 per person sharing a double September 16th - 30th – US $ 5’850 per person sharing a double October – US $ 5’600 per person sharing a double December 1st - 15th – US $ 4,950 per person sharing a double December 20th - 31st – US $ 6’160 per person sharing a double The above rates are inclusive of flight from Wilson Airport to Lewa Downs, 3 nights full board accommodation at Lewa Wilderness, Lewa Conservation fee, flight from Lewa Downs to Masai Mara, three nights full board accommodation at Little Governors’ Camp, Masai Mara park fees, return flight from the Mara to Nairobi, and transfers to the Carnivore or Talisman restaurant from Wilson Airport and onward to JKIA. THIS SAFARI IS BOOKABLE AND COSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 PERSONS Lewa Wilderness includes: - Shared game drives and guided walks. Horse riding. Camel Walks. Pre-Historic site visits. Community crafts & visits to selected villages and schools. Visits to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy HQ (educational talks, school or project visits and much more). Airstrip transfers, laundry, soft drinks, beer house spirits and wine. Lewa Wilderness excludes: - Champagne, premium spirits, cellar wines. Visits to the aerial walkway in the Ngare Ndare Forest (entrance fees $30 adult, $20 children extra and payable direct). Visit to Il’Ngwesi cultural boma (entrance fee $30 and payable direct). Scenic bi-plane flights are US $ 1,300 (NETT) per hour. Up to two passengers, subject to availability and payment direct to the lodge. Little Governors’ Camp includes: - Full board accommodation, drinking water. All game drives, visit to Masai Village (entrance fee of $25pp payable direct), visit to community activities, transfers to and from our airstrip, laundry, hot air balloon safari. Little Governors’ Camp excludes: - Drinks payable direct. Walking safaris and bush meals available from Little Governors’ Camp and payable as extras.

EXTRAS PAYABLE FOR THIS SAFARI The extras payable include personal purchases, dinner at the Carnivore or Talisman restaurant and all gratuities. All park fees are subject to change, as are statutory taxes including aviation taxes.

For enquiries please contact info@governorscamp.com

www.governorscamp.com