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Interesting Facts About Lemek Conservancy Description
Lemek Conservancy, strategically located north of Masai Mara National Reserve, is among the best conservancies in the Mara ecosystem, offering an amazing frontline view of the Great Migration.
Who said that the size determines or limits one to experience a game drive in a park? Covering an area of over 9,000 hectares, Lemek Kenya offers uniquely epic game encounters but especially during the Great Migration.
Some of the special offerings found in the Conservancy are such as guided nature walks, off-road game views, and even night game drives, which you can’t experience in most parks.
Apart from being a conservation area, the Lemek Conservancy Masai Mara is a community-based park supporting the locals and promoting sustainability.
Lemek conservancy camps, on the other hand, are surely perfect and comfy to stay as you experience your safari in the vast plains of the Mara ecosystem in the conservancy. Some of them include Mara River Lodge and Saruni Wild Camp.
Lemek Conservancy Masai Mara History
On 1st January 2009, the conservancy began after 500 local landowners agreed upon its formation. It consists of the Lemek ranch altogether covering an area of 45000ha, and a small area of Mara North.
Being a successful model, Lemek Kenya is now a conservation area home and a paradise for various wildlife, such as the elusive Leopard, Lion, Cheetah, among others.
Lemek Kenya Location
The conservancy is in the northern part of the Masai Mara National Reserve and is adjacent to the Mara North Conservancy. It can be accessed via road and also via air, whereby on a flight it takes less than an hour through Ngerende Airstrip from Wilson Airport.
The closest gate to enter the Lemek Conservancy Masai Mara is the Oloololo Gate, which is about five to six hours from Nairobi.
Maasai Mara Lemek Conservancy Attractions
a) Wildlife
The conservancy is a wild haven to various wild species such as some members of the Big Five (Lion, Elephant, Buffalo & Leopard), Zebra, Giraffe, among others.
b) Scenic Landscapes
Lemek Kenya terrain consists of sprawling grasslands with dotted trees, with undulating hills providing amazing views for different game encounters.
c) Culture
Lemek conservancy description is not only about game preservation, but also the surrounding community. The conservancy is home to the Maasai tribe, a semi-nomadic culture known for its characteristic of moving from one place to another in search of greener pastures.
Things To Do In Lemek Kenya
1. Game Drive
Get to experience incredible game encounters with different wild species from the Big Cats (Lion, Leopard & Cheetah), herds of Elephants, the Great Migration, among others. The conservancy is also home to a wide array of bird species for bird lovers.
2. Night Game Drive
Despite offering the usual game drives, the Lemek Conservancy Masai Mara makes the experience even more special and unique by allowing night game drives. During the game drive, you get to come across the nocturnal species such as Aardvark, Porcupine, among others.
3. Guided Nature Walk
Experience the conservancy on foot with an expert local Masai guide and get to learn and have a bond with Mother Nature. Enjoy up-close views of different wild species without worrying.
4. Cultural Experience
Are you a culture lover? With your local guide, get to visit his village or his neighbouring village and experience interacting with the local Masai people.
Best Time To Visit
The best period to visit the Maasai Mara Lemek Conservancy is usually the dry season (June to early October), but it can be accessed throughout the year.
The dry season is suitable since you also get to witness the Great Migration, as over 1.3 million wildebeests together with other herbivores migrate through the Mara-Serengeti Ecosystem.
Lemek Conservancy Camps & Lodges
The Lemek conservancy camps offer over 80 comfy rooms provided by Enkerende Tented Camp and Mara River Lodge. Other accommodations nearby are such as;
- Saruni Wild
- Losokwan Camp
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Conclusion
Lemek Conservancy Masai Mara is one of the get to visit hidden gem conservancies to visit in the Mara ecosystem. The conservancy was established on 1st January 2009 after an agreement and collaboration of the local Masai people.
It is located north of the Masai Mara National Reserve and is just right next to the Mara North Conservancy. It is about a five to six-hour drive from Nairobi via road and a 40-minute flight via air through Ngerende Airstrip from Wilson Airport, Nairobi.
The Maasai Mara Lemek Conservancy is home to a wide range of wild species, such as the Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Giraffe, Zebra, Cheetah, and Wild Dog, among others.
The open plain grasslands and rolling hills make the landscape an epic place for amazing game views and encounters.
Lemek Kenya is also surrounded by the Maasai culture, one of Kenya’s ethnic communities rich with traditions and customs to learn about, such as their homestead structures, dances, among others.
Some of the fun things to do in the conservancy are such as epic full day and night game drives, guided nature walks, bird watching, village tour, among others.
The conservancy can be accessed throughout the year, but it is best advised to visit during the dry season between the months of late June and early October.
During this time, you also get to witness the great migration from a different perspective, avoiding the huge crowds normally found in the Maasai Mara National Reserve at the same period.
Some of the suitable, comfy accommodations to stay in as you explore the vast plains of the conservancy include Mara River Lodge and Enkerende Tented Camp.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Lemek Conservancy
1. Where is Lemek Kenya Conservancy?
The conservancy is in the Mara ecosystem, north of the famous Masai Mara National Reserve and adjacent to Mara North Conservancy.
2. What animals can I see in the conservancy?
You can see the iconic Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, among others, such as Wildebeests, Gazelles, Zebras, Porcupines, Giraffes, and Aardvarks.
3. When is the perfect time to visit the conservancy?
It is best advised to visit the park between June and early October, which is the dry season for epic game views, and also have a chance to witness the great migration of the mighty wildebeest.
4. Which is the best plan to explore the park?
Early morning and late evening game drives are usually best, as during this time most animals are usually active and easy to spot. Night game drives, on the other hand, are also good for encountering the nocturnal species such as the Aardvark and Porcupine.
5. What time is the conservancy normally opened?
The conservancy is usually open from 6 a.m to 6 p.m every day.
6. Do I need to book in advance to visit the conservancy?
Yes, of course, you need to book earlier as the conservancy tries to limit the number of visitors to control overcrowding.
