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In Kenya Safari To Lewa Conservancy
he Lewa Wildlife world’s population of Grevy’s.
Conservancy is part of the
Laikipia Plateau in Kenya, In fact you will have a great
and it is privately owned, and opportunity here to see the big
run by a non profit conservation five. [Buffalo, Elephant, Lion,
group whose only aim is to Leopard, Rhino]. There is also
protect regional wildlife. It is good ornithology[bird spotting].
the most famous region of
Laikipia Plateau which stretches One of the features of a safari
north from the Aberdare mountain to Lewa is the great variety
Range to the start of the Samburu experiences on offer, from
tribal lands in the shadows of camels, horse riding,
the Matthews Range. helicopters, mountain bikes as
well as the normal game drives in
Lewa is part of what was mainly four wheel drives.
cattle ranches, many of which are
now Safari Lodges, from Borana in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy also
the south to Loisaba, Sabuk, and includes the guardianship of the
Ol-Malo in the north, and is just adjoining Ngare Forest reserve.
north of Mt. Kenya.
It also has within its
The Lewa Conservancy was boundaries, important
established over 25 years ago by archaelogical sites including a
the Craig/Douglas family as a one million year old hand axe
black rhino sanctuary, but the site, and pastoral cave.
sanctuary is now home to a
variety of rare species from One thing that shouldn’t be
Grevy’s Zebra to Sitatunga, an forgotten is the local people.
aquatic Antelope, and Oryx. Lewa It’s not just the preservation of
Conservation Park has 17% of the the animals and the conservation
of the environment that matters Either way malaria protection is
here, but also to develop and essential.
ensure economic growth in the
area.. So what you will see and Lewa is generally closed for
perhaps be able to contribute to rainy seasons (April 1 to May 15
are water schemes, medical and November 1 to December 15),
clinics and schools. and in any case visiting in the
dry season, especially close to
Lewa continues to be closely the end is more rewarding
involved in the Namunyak Wildlife
Conservation Trust. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is an
amazing place to visit on your in
To access Lewa Wildlife Kenya Safari, and it offers a lot
Conservancy you can drive from more that is different from other
Nairobi, and it will take you places, not least the the
around four hours or fly into projects involving the local
Lewa Downs airstrip in a light people.
aircraft which will take about 45
minutes. Relatively undiscovered visit
Lewa now if you can
About the Author:
Peter Stewart writes about in Kenya Safaris as well as authoring several articles about Worldwide Vacation Spots.
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