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Lewa Wilderness

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Lewa, Kenya

Lewa Wilderness

One of Kenya's original safari lodges

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Homely safari lodge on an epic private game conservancy

Family run and cared for, this lodge invites you to be a part of the lives of the Craig family who will host you during your stay here.

A beautiful retreat surrounded by trees and located within the 62,000 acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Lewa Wilderness has just nine individually decorated cottages with private sitting areas and verandas looking over the vast landscape. The fireplaces in each room add to the homely feel of the place and for those who want to be outdoors more often than in, the tennis court and swimming pool are ideal ways to get some energy out.

The reserve is home to some wonderful wildlife, and helps the conservation efforts of black rhino that browse the region in larger numbers than elsewhere in East Africa. Lions, leopards and elephants can often be seen sipping from the small wooded valley river that flows past the lodge throughout the year and provides an excellent source for prime animal viewing.

If you’re feeling adventurous, we recommend ‘Walking Wild’, an activity that lets you explore the remote Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in the safety of a team of expert guides. Sleeping a maximum of eight, you head off on a mobile safari lead by camels. Each tent has its own private toilet and shower ‘room’ that adds a glamping element to this remarkably wild experience. Three to five night options are available.

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  • A private dining table set outdoors at dusk illuminated by lanterns and surrounded by nature.
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  • Tourists on a walking safari observe a group of rhinos grazing in tall dry grass.
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  • A lioness walking through dry golden grass with a safari vehicle and tourists in the background.
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  • A cozy, warmly lit open-air wooden bar lounge overlooking natural scenery in the evening.
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  • Two mesh tent cots arranged side by side outdoors with a small wooden table between them.
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  • A person on horseback watching a tall giraffe standing in grassy savanna terrain.
  • Maasai men demonstrating traditional fire-starting techniques with wood to children and adults outdoors.
  • A long set wooden dining table under a large thatched roof in a rustic open-air dining space.
  • An outdoor plunge pool built into a stone patio in front of a thatched-roof lodge.

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The impact of your stay:

  • The lodge’s generated revenue supports the Lewa Conservation Education Programme, which educates on the significance of supporting and safeguarding the environment and wildlife, both in school and at home. The programme also contributes to education in the region by covering school fees, providing food, supplies, and educational materials.
  • Lewa Wilderness, through its non-profit, has been supplying sanitary products as part of a continuous effort to address the healthcare needs of local communities. In collaboration with the local government, Lewa also backs four clinics and operates one of its own. Serving as the nearest medical centres within a 25-kilometre radius of all the remote communities in Lewa, these clinics are the sole healthcare resource for tens of thousands of Kenyans.
  • Solar systems provide power for all electricity and hot water needs. The lodge features two fully electric safari vehicles, the first of their kind in Kenya, providing guests with a quieter and more environmentally friendly option for game drives. Additionally, all hotel food waste is recycled through their farm, creating compost and serving as feed for their chickens.

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