News on Lewa

ELEPHANT GETS A NEW LEASE OF LIFE

August 11, 2011

In mid July, an elephant was spotted by a herdsman in a community grazing land neighbouring Lewa. She had a spear lodged in her head. The concerned herdsman reported it to the Lewa rangers and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Vet based in Lewa was quickly mobilised to the elephant’s location. She was accompanied... more

More Rhinos Get Their Identities

August 11, 2011

The Lewa Wildlife and Security departments set out to ear notch black and white rhinos in June. Ear notching is essential in rhino monitoring primarily for their safety as it ensures that the rangers accurately identify and report on rhino sightings on a daily basis. For research, it is most critical for accurate data... more

A Generous Gift From Wildlife Artist Robert Bateman

May 30, 2011

Robert Bateman, a regular and generous contributor to Lewa each year, is considered to be the leading wildlife artist in America and has donated a marvellous painting titled “Cheetah at Lewa Downs” which will be auctioned to raise funds in support of Lewa. more

Conservation Education Center Receives a Boost From Upper Canada College Students

May 30, 2011

Conservation Education Center Receives a Boost From Upper Canada College Students Kids Against Poverty raised funds to construct the Conservation Education Centre (CEC) that consists of three rooms where students will come in for interactive lessons in addition to a game drive around the Conservancy thereby providing a... more

FROM OX CART TO E-MAIL- The Kenya Story of Delia Craig by Natasha Breed

May 25, 2011

FROM OX CART TO E-MAIL- The Kenya Story of Delia Craig by Natasha Breed Today a thriving wildlife sanctuary and safari destination, the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, in the heart of Kenya, began life almost 100 years ago as a plot of black cotton soil and tangled savannah parcelled out to a British immigrant from South... more