Where to Stay
Lewa House
Lewa House overlooks the luggas (valleys) and hills, with the horizon rising to the eye-catching views of the Mathews range and the sacred mountain of the Samburu, Ol Lolokwe.
The property has a main building with a lounge and dining area, opening up to the charmingly furnished stretch veranda with its own special vista across the plains of Northern Kenya. A short walk away there are three large cottages each with a double and a twin room, making the property suitable for up to twelve people.
All the cottages have en-suite bathrooms plus a private veranda where guests can sit in the cool of the evening to enjoy the starlit African skies. A large swimming pool overlooking the waterhole with a thatched bar area for those all important sundowners are also yours to enjoy at Lewa House. Eating and relaxing takes place in the spacious lounge and dining areas with comfortable sofas, an open fire, fresh flowers, paintings, carvings and piles of coffee table books to read.
Lewa House is booked on an exclusive basis so guests can enjoy the wide array of birds and wildlife and feel home away from home!
For more information on Lewa House and to book this property, please contact us at reservations@lewa.org.
Kifaru
Kifaru is the Swahili word for Rhino. The house was built by one of Lewa’s long standing donors with no compromise to quality or standards. The house is perched on top of a hill with an endless panorama of the surrounding countryside and distant views of the snow-capped peak of Mount Kenya.
The lounge area is as spacious as the vast plains it overlooks. It provides a comfortable sitting area where huge fires are lit in the hearth casting a ruby glow over everything. The dining area includes a magnificent table crafted from ancient dhow wood and is the perfect place to share a meal with family and friends. A sky blue infinity pool adds to the breathtaking beauty of the place.
A short walk from the lounge area through the lush gardens is six individual cottages that can comfortably house up to twelve people. Each cottage has large windows looking out on stunning views and furnished with beautiful colonial style furniture. The windows are also fitted with stylish blinds that can be used to ensure guests privacy. Canopied double beds and en-suite bathrooms make for a comfortable stay at the house and guests are rejuvenated for an exciting day’s activities.
Lewa Safari Camp
The Lewa Safari Camp is ideally situated against a dramatic backdrop of the snow-covered Mt. Kenya, with the magnificent Northern Frontier District stretching out to the North. It offers spectacular scenery, superb game viewing and exciting activities for the discerning traveler. The camp has twelve permanent luxury tents comprising nine twin rooms, one double, two family/ triple tents and a handicap accessible tent. All these are fitted with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water and flush toilets.
The luxury tents are erected on a concrete base beneath red roofs and after an exciting day of viewing the big five and other wildlife on the conservancy, guests can either enjoy a cool drink close to home taking in the superb scenery, or to take a swim in the nearby pool.
The camp has a main lounge area where all meals are served and guests can interact next to the cozy fireplace before or after meals. Before it was converted into tented accommodation the camp was the old rhino sanctuary headquarters, the camp hosts are on hand to provide guests with an insight into this vibrant history.
For more information on Lewa Safari Camp, and to make a booking, please contact:
Cheli & Peacock Mgt Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
info@chelipeacock.co.ke
Tel: +254-(020)-6004053/4 or 6003090/1
Mob: +254 (0)733 490234 / (0)724 255374
Fax: + 254-(020)-6004050 / 6003066
www.lewasafaricamp.com or www.chelipeacockclassicportfolio.com
Wilderness Trails
Situated in the wildlife-rich Eastern corner of the Conservancy is the Craig family home, Wilderness Trails, where guests have been entertained in luxury for the past 30 years.
It sleeps 16 people housed in 8 beautifully decorated cottages, featuring fireplaces and verandas, and is the home of Will and Emma Craig.
Guests can relax by the fire in Will and Emma's cosy sitting room and share meals around a long banquet table in the open-air dining room. Natural springs, home-raised livestock, and a 5-acre organic garden are transformed by skilled chefs into healthy and delicious food
The salt-water pool is refreshing, the stables are full of horses for guests to ride, and the clay tennis court comes equipped with both raquets and balls.
A professional guiding team leads guests on customized daily safaris and educates them about flora, fauna, animal behaviour, conservation, Lewa history, and more.
- Day and Night Game Drives
- Bush Walks with a professional tracker
- Horse Rides
- Camel Rides
- Game Blinds
- Hiking/Jogging with a Maasai warrior
- Visiting Lewa's ancient archaeological site
- Visiting a Maasai cultural boma
Wilderness Trails hosts and flies the only open cockpit biplane in East Africa which will take you around the conservation areas of northern Kenya. It is a truly magical experience and very much returns you to the "Out of Africa" era. The pilot, Will Craig, has over 5,000 hours experience flying mostly in the Lewa area and can show you how the conservation project is improving and positively affecting the local communities.
Sirikoi Camp
Sirikoi is a spectacular game lodge situated in the centre of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy on the northern slopes of Mount Kenya. Surrounded by an acacia grove and overlooking a natural waterhole fed from a mountain spring Sirikoi offers some of the best game viewing in East Africa.
Evening sundowners with incredible views of distant mountain ranges; delicious meals served under the stars next to a roaring fire and the sounds of animals in camp late at night are just a small part of this magical experience.
A wide range of activities are offered such as helicopter trips, lion tracking, horseback riding, and visits to a local Maasai homestead. Offering unparalleled hospitality in breathtaking surroundings, Sirikoi is one of the outstanding lodges in Kenya where guests will be part of a unique African adventure.
Sirikoi has four luxury tented rooms that have been built and designed by Willie and Sue Roberts who have run tailor-made safaris throughout East Africa for over thirty years. Each of these spacious rooms has views of the waterhole from the veranda, a living area with a fireplace and an elegant bathroom with a Victorian bath and a shower. Two additional new luxury tents have recently been built and also have great views of the waterhole and surrounding bush. There is an elegant thatched dining area with open log fires and a large deck area with a superb outlook. A beautifully designed 18m pool is the perfect spot to watch game and birdlife. A secluded two bedroom house, made from wood, thatch and stone and with a large deck area is situated in a private corner of the camp near the wetlands where elephant and buffalo are regular visitors.
The lodge also has a 20ft hide, which is a great spot for viewing the diverse landscape, having sundowners and stargazing.
For more information, please visit www.sirikoi.com.
Camel Safaris
Nothing ventured nothing gained, and a camel safari taking you through the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy with its abundant wildlife and their habitat is surely an experience of a lifetime.
Il N'gwesi, where a traditional way of life is in harmony with its wilderness and wildlife provides a cultural aspect and incredible scenery that will be a memory not to be forgotten. Further to the North the forested and watered mountains of the Mathew's Range dominates the vast arid area of some of the wildest and unspoiled wilderness of Kenya. The safari will take you through this area and beyond and will lift your spirits as only true adventure can.
Each safari is uniquely different depending on the route taken, and can be 3-14 days. The maximum number of people on each trip is 6 and each safari is exclusive to your group. Comfortable camping facilities, excellent cuisine and experienced guides will ensure your well being on your safari.
This is a walking safari but riding camels are available when the terrain allows. You do not need to be superbly fit, however a sense of adventure and a little resilience is all you need to enjoy your camel trip.
What You Need to Bring
Cool bush clothes, a set of warm clothes, sweater, light rain coat, two pairs of comfortable walking shoes or boots, hat, sun cream, insect repellent and a water bottle all packed in a soft bag. You must have your own comprehensive travel insurance and please anticipate staff gratuities if you are happy with their services. Beer and wine are provided but bring any preferred spirits of liqueurs.
Reservation
For additional information and to make a reservation please contact Charlie Wheeler 4wheeler@northernfrontiers.com.
Options
- Trips to the northern community conservation areas and Mathews range.
The Tassia treks to the north of Lewa vary from 3 - 7 days and the treks into the Mathews Range vary from 5 - 14 days - Lewa one day/night, Ngare Ndare River one day/night, Tassia Lodge one or two nights.
- 3 - 4 days / nights on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.