Lewa House

Location

Situated within the 62,000 acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy on the northern slopes of Mt. Kenya. Lewa has a variety of exciting wildlife, including endangered black rhino and Gravy's zebra, and the big five, as well as 400 bird species, some rare, others abundant, all beautiful.

Description

Lewa House is a stunningly attractive residence set on top of a hill with an engaging panoramic view of rolling landscape, luggas and hills. On the horizon lies the Mathews Range and the sacred mountain of the Samburu, Ol Lolokwe.

Accommodation/Facilities: Lewa House can accommodate up to twelve people (on an exclusive basis) in three large cottages each with two rooms, bathrooms, and a private verandah. The property is rustic, with cooling `Sanje' (swamp grass) roofs, and has a traditional relaxed ambiance mixed with modern comfort.  The main building has a lounge and dining area, opening up to a verandah with its own special vista across the plains of Northern Kenya, and Mount Kenya.

Hosted By: The Lewa House team. Visitors are accompanied by trained and experience local guides on game drives and walks.

Activities:

• Day and night game drives and guided bush walks.
• Horse riding, both for non-experienced riders and advanced riders.
• Game watching up close from secluded game blinds.
• Day or overnight camel walks.
• Educational talks on the Conservancy and related issues.
• Visits to the Il N'gwesi Maasai cultural boma.
• Community conservation orientated activities.

Optional Extras: Flights to Lake Rutundu on Mt. Kenya for trout fishing.

Closed Season: 1st April to 15th May and November.

Access: By daily schedule flight from Wilson Airport (Nairobi) to Lewa Downs, by private charter flight direct to the Lewa airstrip, or by road from either Nanyuki (1 hour) or Nairobi (over 3 hours).

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Website: www.lewa.org