Lewa Wilderness is one of Kenya’s oldest and most private safari ventures, synonymous with time-honored safari and excellent hospitality. Located in one of the most serene landscapes in Kenya, the lodge is one of only five tourism establishments on the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. With rooms set amidst beautiful lush gardens or overlooking Lewa’s Eastern Marania Valley, Lewa Wilderness combines luxury with an authentic safari experience.
Kenya’s best family holiday – Safari Awards 2018
The beauty of Lewa Wilderness isn’t just in the incredible scenery and wildlife explored daily with game drives – but in the wealth of activities and experiences to be had at every turn.
Arrive as a friend and leave as a family.
SEASON
Lewa Wilderness has two seasons December – March, June – October. We close in April, May & November
MALARIA
Lewa is 5300ft above sea level so is a low-risk area for Malaria. However, given guests have to travel through Nairobi and will be visiting other areas in
Kenya, we recommend all clients take malaria medication.
LAUNDRY
A Laundry service, excluding delicates, is included in our rates.
LODGE CAPACITY
22 Clients
CHILDREN POLICY
We have no age limit at Lewa Wilderness, and children under 5 years old stay free. We can arrange nannies for you, but this needs prior planning. This is an extra $35 a day.
All our activities are open to all ages at the parents’ discretion. We do however recommend being over 12 years old for bush walks and over 10 years old for flying in the Waco.
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Location
Located on the pristine Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, set against Mt. Kenya and surrounded by the Borana Hills.
Established in 1972 in the Lewa Conservancy in Northern Kenya,
Accommodation
Lewa Wilderness has nine comfortable, tastefully decorated, thatched cottages with spacious en-suite bathrooms, fireplaces in the sitting areas and verandas with spectacular views.
9 exclusive cottages - 5 hillside cottages and 4 garden cottages, ideal for multi-generational families
HILLSIDE ROOMS
6 en-suite cottages overlook Lewa’s Eastern Marania valley and are perfectly located for a wonderful sunrise wake up call.
Each room is designed and built by Will and Emma Craig, each one different to fit in with the changing hillside.
There are two triple hillside rooms which are great for teenagers, a couple with young kids or even three adults.
Room 10 can be used as a family unit (1 double room and a twin with 2 single
beds) and a plunge pool.
GARDEN COTTAGES
3 garden cottages each with 2 en-suite rooms. Each cottage has a shared sitting area, around a fire place and a veranda that opens
up on to the lodge lawns. These are perfect for small families wanting to be closer to the main house, and have the lawn in front of the cottages for their kids to play on.
KEY ACCOMMODATION FACTS
– Private sitting area & private deck
– Fire place in rooms
– Laundry services
– 24 hour solar lighting
– Power outlets
FOOD & DRINK
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Full board accommodation including delicious and healthy home-cooked meals, house-wines/spirits, beers & soft drinks are included. Champagne and premium spirits are extra. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice.
One Bedroom Garden Cottage
(1 ROOM)
One Bedroom Hillside Cottage
(4 ROOMS)
Two Bedroom Garden Cottage
(3 ROOMS)
Two Bedroom Hillside Cottage
(1 ROOM)
Facilities
Property Facilities
24-hour Security
Bar
Battery Charging Facilities
Communal Dining
Eco Friendly
Gym (nearby)
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Available)
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Library
Malaria Free
Meal on Request
Mobile Connectivity
Pool
Private Vehicle Available
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck
En-Suite
Fireplace
Hair Dryer
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Facilities
Lounge Area
Mini Bar
Mosquito Nets
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Verandah
Activities
Lewa Wilderness is the hub of all activities on Lewa; there is an endless list of activities on offer, ranging from the WACO biplane scenic flights (the only open cockpit biplane in East Africa) and a stable yard of horses suited to all levels of experience.
Guest can also camel ride among the wildlife, game drive, take guided bush walks or take a day trip to visit the local community enhancement projects.
For the more active, guests can go running in the wild with a Maasai guide or play a few games of tennis before relaxing by the saltwater swimming pool; often the best game viewing spot at the lodge!
EXPERIENCES INCLUDED
Day & night game drives
Horse riding
Camel rides
Bush walks
Sundowners
Bush meals
Garden tours
Lewa hides
Lewa conservation activities
Walking Wild is a walking safari based out of Lewa Wilderness, offering guests a unique opportunity to discover the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and the Il’Ngwesi Community Ranch by foot.
Guests are accompanied by Maasai guides with years of experience in the bush. Camels are used to carry luggage and tents which are pitched in a new location each night, making for an unforgettable experience in the bush.
All our activities are open to all ages at the parentsʼ discretion. We do however recommend being over 12 years old for bush walks and over. 10 years old for …
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Game Driving
A team of fully-qualified driver guides are on hand for vehicle safaris across the conservancy
Walking with Masai
One of the most popular ways to explore the conservancy is in a more traditional fashion – on foot
Horse riding
With over thirty horses in our stables Lewa Wilderness is well equipped to explore our wilderness.
Camel Riding
For something a little out of the ordinary, why not ride a camel! Guests can opt for a short ride in the bush, or for those seeking further adventure Walking Wild is our camel safari operation.
Fly Camping
Roll back the clock and experience how Lewa Wilderness started all those years ago, as a traditional fly camp! The campsite consists of 3 twin tents, complete with 2 bucket showers and 2 short drop toilets. Drive, walk or horse ride to your exclusive campsite and spend a night under the stars!
Fast Facts
TYPE
Lodge
NO. ROOMS
12
CHECK-IN TIME
11h00
CHECK-OUT TIME
10h00
SPOKEN LANGUAGES
English, Swahili
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Flying the Wilds
Air Wilderness is owned and managed by Lewa Wilderness. Since the inception of the lodge, flying has been an integral part of Lewa Wilderness, gaining exceptional knowledge of the landscape and the wildlife below.
Air Wilderness offer breathtaking scenic flights of this remote landscape and fly daily between Lewa and the Masai Mara, with the option of booking a private charter to any destination in Kenya.
Lewa Conservancy
The 62,000-acre conservancy is home to a huge variety of wildlife and also protects some of Kenya’s most endangered animals, including the black rhino and Grevy zebra.
The trust is also dedicated to helping local communities develop ecotourism enterprises, the proceeds of which can help fund further education, conservation and social welfare.
Getting there
There are daily scheduled flights departing from Nairobi
(Wilson Airport) to Lewa Downs airstrip. The lodge is a 20-minute transfer from the Lewa airstrip
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