LEWA SAFARI CAMP HOTEL - LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY, KENYA
Lewa Safari Camp is set on the 65,000 acre, privately owned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Situated against the dramatic backdrop of the snow-covered massif of Mt Kenya and with the magnificent Northern Frontier District stretching out to the North, Lewa is an outstanding tourist destination, offering spectacular scenery, superb game viewing and exciting activities for the discerning traveler.
The Conservancy, formerly a working cattle ranch and otherwise known as Lewa Downs, has been in the
Craig family since 1924. Three generations of the family continue to be involved in daily operations on Lewa. With wildlife densities as high as anywhere in Africa, it is possible to see all of Africa's Big Five on Lewa and the Conservancy provides a refuge for several endangered species.
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a pioneer in wildlife preservation, which has gained a reputation for extending benefits of conservation beyond its borders. Lewa Safari Camp is fully owned by the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, which means that all proceeds generated by the camp are directly reinvested into wildlife conservation and local community development projects.
Lewa Safari Camp Hotel Accommodation
The camp can sleep 26 guests, and comprises 12 tents; nine twin rooms, one double and two family/triple tents, all with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water, and flush toilets.
There are power outlets inthe tents so phone/camera batteries can be charged in the tent or in the main mess. Lighting is by a 240V generator, run morning and evening hours. Hair dryers can not be used.
Your host at the Lewa Safari camp is Anne-Marie, who is always on hand to share her intimate knowledge of this land and its wildlife, and to ensure that your stay at Lewa is both memorable and comfortable.
Amenities
• Sitting and dining room with fireplace
• Lewa Safari Camp has a swimming pool
• Laundry services provided
• Wireless internet access – guests can bring their own laptops
• There is mobile phone network
• There are credit card facilities - Amex, Visa and Mastercard
• Massage, manicures and pedicures
Meal Plan
Full board accommodation, beers, soft drinks, house wines and bottled water (excludes champagne).
Lewa Safari Camp Hotel Activities & Wildlife
Lewa Safari Camp is located where the Big Five roam at ease and one is almost guaranteed to spot some of the resident black rhino. Marvel at the endangered Grevy's zebra, with 25% of the world's population occurring here. From tracking lion to observing the elusive sitatunga, the wildlife experiences are many.
During your stay at the Lewa Safari Camp, you can enjoy a wide range of activities:
• Game viewing
• Bird watching
• Night and day game drives
• Bush walks
• Lion tracking
• Horse and Camel trekking
• Game viewing from the blinds
• Visits to the cultural village
• Visit the archaeological site
• Fly fishing (weather /time permitting
Optional Extras
• Visit Il N’gwesi cultural village
• Massage, manicures and pedicures
Sirikoi Tented camp Hotel Lewa
Sirikoi Hotel is a beautiful tented camp set in a peaceful glade on the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. There are 4 luxurious tented rooms overlooking a water hole, it offers some of the best game viewing in Northern Kenya.
Formerly known as Willie’s Camp, this is arguably one of the finest camps in Kenya. It has been designed and built with the detail and attention that has come from years of experience of running tailor-made safaris in East Africa.
The style of the camp is in keeping with the unrivalled hospitality of Sirikoi. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy has had a pioneering role in conservation, the incredible array of game is testament to this. The beautiful landscape varies from rolling hills to the thick Ngere Ndare forest.
As well as walking and game drives there are horses for the more adventurous.
Sirikoi has its own extensive vegetable garden supplying the camp’s kitchen, which produces excellent food.
Sirikoi accommodation 4 Tented Rooms
Location of Sirikoi Lewa Downs, Kenya
Getting to Sirikoi 8.5hr international flight, 1 hr scheduled flight.
Children at Sirikoi Children of all ages welcome, but no facilities except babysitting.
Facilities Swimming pool
Free activities All game activities
Paid activities Horse riding
Weather Dry season from Dec to Mar, rainy season Apr, May and Nov
Lewa Downs is a 160 km2 private ranch with a beautiful stone and thatch lodge. While cattle are still farmed here, it is also a rhino and wildlife sanctuary with both black and white rhino. The ranch is abundant with wildlife, including: elephants, giraffes, eland, oryx, buffalo, lion and leopards. Night drives are a big attraction as this area is rich in nocturnal creatures. |