Lewa Safari Camp

Location

Situated on the northern foothills of Mt Kenya, Lewa Safari Camp is set within the 62,000 acre privately owned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - a pioneer in wildlife preservation. Here on Lewa Downs, visitors have privileged access to a scenically spectacular area, densely populated with exciting wildlife.

Description

Lewa Safari Camp is sited on the old Rhino Sanctuary Headquarters. With its lush green lawns and perfectly positioned tented accommodation, the camp provides visitors with an insight into conservation and wildlife management at its best.

Accommodation & Facilities: With a capacity to accommodate 26 guests, the permanent luxury tents are comprised of nine twins, two triples and one double. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water and flush toilets. The camp also has a pool.

Hosted By: Anne-Marie Muchura and a team of dedicated and well trained guides, staff and rangers, are always on hand to share her knowledge of Lewa and its wildlife.

Activities:

• Game viewing – with the option of day and night drives, and from ‘blinds'
• Bird watching and bush walks.
• Lion trekking.
• Visits to the cultural village and communities surrounding Lewa.
• Visit the pre-historic archaeological site.
• Fly fishing (weather permitting).
• Participation in wildlife management activities.
• Educational talks on the history and day-to-day operation of the conservancy.

Optional Extras: Horse riding and camel trekking, visits to Il N’gwesi Maasai cultural village, scenic flights up Mt. Kenya for trout fishing and walking with an overnight stay at the Rutundu log cabins.

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 (2 hours) or Nairobi.

Rates and booking Info: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website: www.lewasafaricamp.com