Lemek Conservancy

Location

The Lemek Conservancy is located in the northern part of the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, one of Kenya’s premium safari destinations. The destination offers prime game viewing, located along the corridor used by the great migration as well as offering incredible night drives.

Size

Lemek Conservancy is around 30 square miles in size.

History

Locally owned by a group of Maasai landowners, the area now known as Lemek Conservancy was eventually taken over by the Koyaiki Group Ranch. The conservancy was established in 2009, comprising a small area of the Mara North.

Entrance Fees & Permits

Entrance at the gate into the Lemek Conservancy is USD 80 per person.

Hours of Operation

The entrance gates to the Lemek Conservancy are open between 6am and 6pm daily.

How to get there

By Road

Driving from Nairobi, the distance is between 140 miles and 190 miles, depending on which gate clients use to enter. The closest gate is Oloololo Gate and the drive from Nairobi will be around five to six hours along the B3 and C12.

By Air

Visitors can fly from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport into the Ngerende Airstrip, a flight that will take around 40 minutes.

Best time to visit

Weather & Climate

The weather is wonderful during the dry, winter months between June and the end of August. The days are cool with temperatures around the 50s at night and up to 75 during the day, however, early mornings are fresh and cool with jackets, beanies and scarves a good idea to wear on game drives.

Once the sun goes down, the temperature drops, and while a little chilly, the evening skies are simply breathtakingly clear. The short rains fall between November and early January with the long, rainy season occurring in April and May.

Avoiding Crowds

Look to travel to the Lemek Conservancy between November and late March to avoid the busy safari season. The conservancy and Masai Mara Reserve in general are bustling with safari vehicles all in search of the teeming wildlife, sightings best during the drier months between June and September. Traveling outside these months will ensure your viewing is uninterrupted as there will be fewer game drive vehicles during this time.

Value for Money

The Lemek Conservancy offers a wonderful selection of well-priced safari accommodations as it is set outside the main Masai Mara traversing region. Spending time away from busy safari destinations will ensure value-for-money accommodation options.

Wildlife and Landscape

Popular Wildlife Sightings in Lemek Conservancy

Some of the big five are known to frequent this area, so sightings of lion, leopard and elephant are high. The vast savannah sees plenty of plains game such as gazelle and zebra grazing in the area, with the Mara River providing an excellent source of water for thirsty wildlife.

If lucky enough to be in this region during the great wildebeest migration, sightings of thousands of wildebeest crossing between Kenya and Tanzania are an absolute highlight of any visit to this area.

The Terrain

Open grasslands make up most of the terrain in the Lemek Conservancy, with trees scattered along the Mara River. Undulating hills make game drives exciting, secret hiding spots naturally created by the lay of the land.

Safari Experience

Game Drives

Game drives take place early in the morning and late afternoons, a three-hour incredible experience traversing the landscape in search of giraffes, zebra, lions, elusive leopards and so many more. Night drives in this area are spectacular, a chance to see nocturnal favorites such as porcupines, aardvarks and civets.

Guided Walking Safaris

The guided walking safaris in Lemek Conservancy are arranged by a qualified guide who will share the secrets of the bush with their guests. Admire the wonderful terrain spread out in front of you as you keep an eye out for elephants in the distance, a roaming lion or a dazzle of grazing zebra.

Adventure In The Wild Safaris welcomes you to explore the wonders of Lemek Conservancy!