Lewa Safari Camp
My Safari
Situated in the north west of the conservancy, Lewa Safari Camp gives guests an insight into conservation and wildlife management. It is set on the 45,000 acre privately owned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, against the dramatic backdrop of Mt Kenya with spectacular scenery and superb game viewing.
The accommodation consists of 10 luxury tents with double or twin beds and 2 with triple beds. All are widely spaced and have en-suite bathrooms with hot showers and flushing toilets, and are set within a perimeter fence to keep out the larger animals and give guests a good nights’ sleep.
The main building has a lounge, bar, dining area and veranda with good views over the waterhole which is frequented by rhino and elephant. Breakfast if often served al fresco beside the salt water swimming pool. Only the freshest food is used, much of which comes from local Maasai farmers.
Activities here include game drives, night drives, birdwatching, horse and camel riding, picnics and sundowners in the bush, and visiting the nearby Mt Kenya National Park.
Accommodation:
12 en-suite safari tents which may be either doubles or twins.
Child Policy:
Children of all ages welcome; reduced rates sharing.
Availability:
Open all year around.
Additional Costs:
Conservancy fee at $90 per person per night.
Technology:
Electricity supplied by generator, mornings and evenings.
Other:
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy has recently become well known in the UK, following a series of BBC TV programmes on its aims and achievements.
In addition to involving and supporting a number of local schools, the project holds around 10% of Kenya's black rhino population, and 15% of its white rhinos.
There is also an interesting archaeological site here, rich in the tools used by prehistoric man.
