The advantage of being located in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is that guests are surrounded by rich game viewing opportunities without the crowds. A maximum of just 3 vehicles are allowed at a wildlife sighting, ensuring an exclusive game viewing experience. There is a very good chance of seeing all of the “Big Five” and Lewa is one of the only conservancies where guests are almost guaranteed to see the endangered black and white rhinos while on safari. With the backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kenya and the diversity of scenery from open plains, rolling hills, valleys, escarpments and rivers, Lewa is a magical place to game drive for the ultimate Kenyan safari experience. And with their new electric game drive vehicles, they're leading the charge in wildlife and environment-friendly game viewing.

Game Drives

Guests are welcome to go for a walk with a trained Maasai guide to enjoy the environment from a different perspective. There is nothing more thrilling than watching rhino or elephant grazing in the morning light whilst you are on foot, or following the tracks of a leopard. Walks can be as easy or as hard as you like.

Bush Walk

Just two minutes walk from the lodge, the Lewa Wilderness stables are home to over 30 horses and ponies. Many of the guest horses are home bred, whilst others are retired polo ponies. The horses are well accustomed to the wildlife as, during the day, they enjoy free range grazing alongside animals such as zebra, giraffe, impala, eland and baboons. Many of the Lewa horses are used to carrying complete beginners enabling even first time riders to enjoy the unique experience of riding in the African bush. Riding one of the Lewa Wilderness horses allows you to enjoy the wildlife in its most natural form, without the sound of a car engine or the sight of a road – it’s truly quite a privilege.

Horse Riding

Guests can opt to see the conservancy from a different view – on the back of a camel! Once you’ve experienced the swaying movement of the camel standing up from the ground where you’ve mounted, you’ll be led on an ambling walk through the Lewa plains. The soft lulling motion of the impeccably cared for camels fits in perfectly with the quiet and gentle landscape.

Camel Walk

An opportunity you won’t want to miss – to fly the wilds of Kenya with Air Wilderness. Take off from the lodge and fly to the snowcapped peaks of Mount Kenya, or fly along the tree tops as you try and spot elephants along the Ewaso N’gero river. For the true ‘Out of Africa’ experience opt for the open cockpit biplane, and weave through gorges which show off the beauty of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Scenic flights are the best way to discover so much more from the sky.

Scenic Flight

Lewa Wilderness is located on the renowned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya, a private conservancy working as a model and catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. Covering 62 000 acres the conservancy is home to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, for which it became known as the leading pioneer rhino sanctuary in East Africa.
Since 1922, the Craig/Douglas family ran what was formerly known as Lewa Downs, as a cattle ranch encouraging the large number of resident wildlife to co-exist with the ranch cattle. In 1972, they began hosting visitors – the first private ranch in Kenya to do so. In 1990, David and Delia Craig retired and their son,

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This place is magical - from the setting to the staff to the accommodations to the food to the every little detail. Everyday we have talked about how words simply cannot do this place justice. Everything they do is about creating the best experience for their guests. Put the Lewa Wilderness on your bucket list now!

There are six individual hillside cottages, each with a unique layout. These cottages were built to capture the stunning views out over the valley and the sound of the river below where elephant, giraffe, rhino, zebra and more all come to drink. Each cottage has en-suite facilities, a cosy sitting area and fireplace, and a private outdoor verandah where one can enjoy a morning coffee whilst watching the sunrise – as well as a private dinner.

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Inclusions: Accommodation; all meals, soft drinks, beer, spirits, non-premium wine &amp; laundry; game drives &amp; select activities; local airstrip transfers
Lewa Conservancy Fee: $134 per adult per night | $67 per child (5-15yrs) per night

These are the original rooms built by David and Delia Craig when they started the lodge. They are the cottages closest to the main house and living areas, and each consists of two en-suite bedrooms joined by a comfortable sitting area with a bar and cosy fireplace. The three garden rooms are exceptionally spacious and with recent renovations, bright and sunny, perfect for families and also those who do not wish to be too far from the main areas.

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