June to September (Dry Season)
June to October and December to March
Cheetahs, waterbuck, gazelles, zebras, giraffe
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was founded in 1995 and is considered by many to be a model for the direction wildlife preservation efforts should take. Located in northern Kenya the reserve covers 62,000 acres, including an area known as the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT). The NRT is a partnership between Lewa and communities on its northern border who voluntarily provide land for wildlife preservation. If you plan to visit the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy you will find no better guide than Flash McTours.
About the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Most of the Lewa Conservancy lies on a high plateau at more than 1,500 meters. From many places in the park, one can see the imposing profile of Mount Kenya rising some 25 kilometres to the south. The view south provides a compelling contrast between the lush forests at the base of Mount Kenya in the background and the arid grasslands that make up much of the Conservancy in the foreground. In a step that is unusual for wildlife conservation in East Africa, the directors of Lewa decided to install border fences. Although there are gaps in the fencing at strategic areas to enable wildlife to move between the reserve and the surrounding area.
The climate within the park is mild – mid to late twenties during the day, much cooler at night – and its location, close to the equator, means only small variations in temperatures year-round. Don’t forget to pack warm clothing for wildlife watching in the morning.
General weather summary in April
Feel like
Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light clothing: T-shirts and long pants
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
46%
Amount
234 mm
Wind speed
18.5 kmh
Humidity
85%
Sunrise
6:28 AM
Sunset
6:35 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in May
Feel like
Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light clothing: T-shirts and long pants
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
34%
Amount
118 mm
Wind speed
18.8 kmh
Humidity
85%
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
6:32 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in June
Feel like
Mildly cool with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light clothing: T-shirts and long pants
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
43%
Amount
16 mm
Wind speed
16.3 kmh
Humidity
85%
Sunrise
6:28 AM
Sunset
6:36 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in July
Feel like
Mildly cool, humid but cool
What to wear
T-shirt, rain coat and rain boots
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
57%
Amount
17 mm
Wind speed
16 kmh
Humidity
85%
Sunrise
6:33 AM
Sunset
6:41 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in August
Feel like
Mildly cool with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light clothing: T-shirts and long pants
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
47%
Amount
24 mm
Wind speed
17 kmh
Humidity
83%
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
6:39 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in September
Feel like
Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light clothing: T-shirts and long pants
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
31%
Amount
22 mm
Wind speed
18 kmh
Humidity
76%
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
6:30 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in October
Feel like
Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light clothing: T-shirts and long pants
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
32%
Amount
210 mm
Wind speed
19.3 kmh
Humidity
78%
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
6:21 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in November
Feel like
Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light clothing: T-shirts and long pants
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
49%
Amount
279 mm
Wind speed
19 kmh
Humidity
90%
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Sunset
6:20 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in December
Feel like
Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light clothing: T-shirts and long pants
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
49%
Amount
103 mm
Wind speed
19 kph
Humidity
90%
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Sunset
6:20 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in January
Feel like
Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light clothing: T-shirts and long pants
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
11%
Amount
55 mm
Wind speed
9 kmh
Humidity
71%
Sunrise
6:37 AM
Sunset
6:44 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in February
Feel like
Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light clothing
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
13%
Amount
42 mm
Wind speed
21 kph
Humidity
70%
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
6:48 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in March
Feel like
Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light clothing and pants
Daylight length
12.1 hours
Chance of rain
21%
Amount
93 mm
Wind speed
21 kmh
Humidity
73%
Sunrise
6:37 AM
Sunset
6:44 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
Game Drives
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The best time to visit Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is from January to March and from July to September. The rest of the time it can get very wet, making the ground extremely difficult to navigate. If you are planning a trip to Lewa make sure you talk to the safari experts at Flash McTours first. No one is better qualified to introduce you to this natural wonder.
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A pastoral mix of plains, rolling hills and forest, Lewa began as a cattle ranch before becoming perhaps the premier wildlife watching conservancy in Kenya. Protecting its wildlife, especially its rhi
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Since the beginning of the 20th century, humans had pushed the species to the brink of extinction because of extensive poaching. The surviving rhinos are concentrated in sanctuaries where they are pro
“Wildlife can only be protected by the love of compassionate hearts in the world!”
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Senior Tour Guide
Wildlife in Lewa
At about 25 square miles (about 65 square km) Lewa is far from the largest game park in East Africa, but if you have come to Africa to see wildlife it is one of the best. The conservancy is home to lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and even rhinos. In fact, Lewa plays host to more than 12 percent of the Eastern Black Rhino population in Kenya. But that’s not all.
The Lewa Conservancy is also home to cheetahs, impalas, waterbuck, gazelles, elands, zebras, giraffes, and Somali ostriches. On a good day, you are also likely to spot some hippos in the Lewa swamp. With so much wildlife packed into such a relatively compact space viewing opportunities are many and you are certain to leave with photos and memories to last a lifetime.
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