Camel-ported walking from Lewa Conservancy

Walking Wild takes guests on camel-supported explorations accross Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and the conserved lands beyond in Leparua and Il Ngwesi Community Ranch. The venture is owned by the community, and the walks are staffed and guided by people with a lifetime of experience of coexistence with the wildlife and know how to keep guests safe. This walking safari offers a real sense of expedition, moving from the green hills of Lewa to the drier area where the plateau drops off to the north.

Depending on the arrival time, these trips set off from the airstrip or lodge, with guests just carrying water. The daily rhythm is redolent of timeless journeys in the Horn of Africa: breaking camp, loading camels, moving in a caravan and resetting camp. Walkers and their Maasai guides take a more circuitous route than the camel train, pausing to investigate natural treasures, climbing to look-outs, stopping to examine tracks or spot birds.

Walks are undertaken during the cooler early hours of the day and late in the afternoon, but can still be demanding for those not used to the heat and altitude – and are best enjoyed by those who walk regularly. At camp, dome tents have bedrolls, feather pillows, sheets and blankets. They are netted to catch the night breeze and sky view, with a flysheet rig available in case of rain. Each tent has its own bucket shower and long-drop loo in a separate tent nearby.

This itinerary can also be offered as a 2-night or 4-night variation.

Day 1

Depart from Lewa Wilderness Lodge/Airstrip at 8:00 and walk to Leparua Camp on the northern boundary of Lewa Conservancy. The morning walk is approximately 10 - 12km and takes 4 - 5hrs.

Arrive at camp in time for lunch. After lunch, relax in camp before going on a short evening walk.

On arrival back to camp hot bucket showers will be prepared, followed by drinks by the camp fire before dinner.

Day 2

Wake up at 6:30 starting with choice of coffee / tea / hot chocolate / juice followed by full breakfast at 7:00. Depart from Leparua Camp at 8:00.

Walk northwest into the conservancy to the next camp at Hanken Campsite. The walk is approximately 10 - 12km and takes 4 - 5hrs. Arrive at camp in time for lunch.

After lunch, relax in camp before going on a short evening walk from 16:30 - 18:15. On arrival back to camp hot bucket showers will be prepared, followed by drinks by the camp fire followed by dinner.

Day 3

Wake up at 6:30 starting with choice of coffee / tea / hot chocolate / juice followed by full breakfast at 7:00. Depart from Hanken camp at 8:00 heading north further into the conservancy to the next camp at Anna Merz Campsite.

The walk is approximately 6 - 8kms and takes 4hrs. Arrive at camp in time for lunch. After lunch, relax in camp before going on a short evening walk from 16:30 - 18:15.

On arrival back to camp hot bucket showers will be prepared, followed by drinks by the camp fire followed by dinner.

Day 4

Wake up at 6:30 starting with choice of coffee / tea / hot chocolate / juice followed by full breakfast at 7:00. After breakfast, pack personal belongings and to be collected by a Lewa Wilderness vehicle at 9:00. Game drive on route to Lewa Wilderness Lodge or Lewa airstrip for onwards transfer / travel.

• Conservancy fees
• Full board accomodation
• Meals
• Soft drinks, beer, non-premium wine
• Optional visit to Laikipia Maasai village
• Vehicle transfers as indicated

• Champagne, premium spirits and cellar wine