Kenya’s Wildlife Conservancies
Discover Kenya’s Black Rhino Conservancy
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya is an award-winning community conservation sanctuary. This is an ideal place to see the rare Black Rhino, and it also offers many alternative safari experiences.
Lewa Downs has been a highly exclusive wildlife hunting ground for some time; however, it gained fame when Prince William of Britain proposed to Catherine Middleton there in 2010. The place is known to have one of the greatest conservation achievements globally. Various endangered species, such as the endangered Grevy’s zebra, along with other wildlife like elephants, lions, cheetahs, and giraffes, are found there.
Total Area
250 km²
Elevation
1400- 2000 m
Signature Experiences
Explore Kenya’s Black Rhino and Wildlife Sanctuary
Night & Day Game Drives
Venture deep into the Cynometra thickets to discover hundreds of butterfly species and microflora found only in this forest reserve.
Guided Tours
View Grevy’s Zebras
Big Five Tours
Guided Walking Safaris
Walk across the savannah with armed, certified guides to experience the ecosystem up close.
Walking Safaris
Guided Tours
Scenic Views
Horseback & Camel Safaris
Ride horses or camels across the open trails for a unique, quiet perspective of the wildlife and landscape.
Horseback Safaris
Camel Safaris
Immersive Tours
Cultural and Community Visits
Tour local community projects, schools, markets, and traditional Maasai or northern villages to learn about regional heritage and conservation efforts.
Cultural Tours
Responsible Tourism
Explore Heritage
Ngare Ndare Forest Day Trips
Escorted by a Lewa guide, you can walk along the 450-metre-long canopy walkway suspended 30 feet in the air.
Canopy Walks
Immersive Tours
Scenic Views
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Meet the renowned tracker dog unit, visit the high-tech Security Operations Room, and tour the Elephant Underpass.
Conservancy Tours
Wildlife Views
Responsible Tours
Our Commitment
Protecting Kenya’s Wildlife Sanctuaries
Originally founded in the 1980s as a small rhino sanctuary to combat severe poaching, Lewa now safely hosts roughly 10% of Kenya’s black rhinoceros population and 14% of its white rhinoceros population. At Safarizo, we partner with local conservation experts and sanctuary teams to raise awareness of illegal rhino poaching and the need for protection.
Sustainable Eco-tourism
Low-impact visitor management ensuring the forest's delicate balance remains undisturbed for generations.
Local Community Support
Partnering with forest-adjacent villages to create alternative livelihoods and conservation education.
Our Commitment
Responsible Tourism
OUR PURPOSE
Protect Kenyan Species
Kenya Safaris
Frequently Asked Questions.
The best time to visit Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is during the dry season from June to October, with July to September serving as the peak window for optimal game viewing.
The best times of day to visit Lewa Wildlife Conservancy are early morning (6:00 AM to 9:30 AM) and late afternoon (3:30 PM to 6:30 PM).
Take a daily scheduled or chartered flight from Wilson Airport in Nairobi directly to the Lewa Downs Airstrip. We will handle all airport-to- accommodation transfers and vice versa, and we will share the timings and details with you beforehand.
- Non-Resident Adult: Day Trip - $198 per person
- Non-Resident Adult: Overnight - $126 per person
- Kenya Resident Adult: Day Trip KES 8,074 per person
- Kenya Resident Adult: Overnight- KES 2,800 per person
Yes, visitors can enjoy guided hiking and nature walks along designated forest trails. These walks offer opportunities to explore the reserve's unique ecosystems, observe wildlife, and learn about its rich biodiversity from experienced local guides.
