Official category (ministry of tourism classification): 4****
Lewa safari camp is set on the 45,000 acre privately owned Lewa wildlife conservancy and is also known as Lewa Downs, which lies on the northern foothills of Mount Kenya. Getting there by road it takes 4 hours from Nairobiand by air Daily scheduled service (Air Kenya) departs Nairobi Wilson at 9.15 am, arrives Lewa via Nanyuki at approximately 10.30 am - return - departs Lewa daily at approximately 10.45 am or by private charter from anywhere in Kenya.
The camp is set on one of Kenya’s original ranches, Lewa Downs has been the Craig family home since 1924 when Craig grandparents came from England and began raising cattle here. now incorporated in the Lewa wildlife conservancy, which includes Anna Merz’ highly respected Ngare Sergoi rhino sanctuary, the area is committed to the conservation of wildlife and the diverse habitats found on these northern slopes of Mt. Kenya, as well as to benefit the local community by providing employment, schools and clinics.
Number of rooms: 9 twins, 2 triples and 1 double in 12 discreetly spaced permanent luxury tents.
Room amenities
Each tent is alluringly decorated and has electric lights, ensuite bathrooms, with flush toilets, hot and cold running water for the basin and shower, and a private verandah.
Room décor
Recently, the conservancy embarked on mission to renovate the tents to bring in a more revolutionary and exotic design, which allows for panoramic views from your bed, a permanent bathroom made from attractive local materials and a large verandah. the new tan tents bled in fantastically with the surroundings and are thatched with reed from the Lewa swamp.
Special feature
An unforgettable combination of spectacular scenery, hospitality, privacy and abundant wildlife
Food and beverage facilities
The camp's excellent chefs produce delicious, freshly cooked home fare, with emphasis on locally available ingredients. the main building houses a dining area and bar joined to a sitting area by an open log fire. adjoining the dining area is a warm and cozy lounge, which overlooks a floodlit waterhole where wildlife comes to drink, and in the evening guests sit around a campfire under the stars.
General facilities:
Generator powered electricity;
Recreational facilities
- Day and night game drives, on which guests are accompanied by experienced guides;
- Guided walks;
- The camp has a swimming pool and pool house
- Horse riding & camel safaris;
- Visits to an ancient Acheulian archaeological site;
- Visits to Lewa's unique game blinds;
- Excursions to a Maasai cultural boma on Il Ngwesi, the neighbouring community wildlife scheme that Lewa has helped to establish,
- educational lectures on the history, development and day to day operation of the conservancy; flights to Rutundu, a beautiful montane tarn on Mount Kenya offering superb trout fishing and where a beautifully rustic lodge provides accommodation for up to ten.
Conference facilities
Not available.
Climate
Situated in the tropics, the climate is made up of generally warm days and chilly nights.
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