Meru National Park
July 6, 2021
Nairobi
July 6, 2021Meru National Park
July 6, 2021Nairobi
July 6, 2021
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy falls within the Mount Kenya UNESCO World Heritage Site allocation and boasts 14% of Kenya’s entire rhino population.
It is also sometimes referred to as the Lewa Downs Kenya, the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a celebrated conservation story. Formed in 1995, it all started out as a 5,000-acre rhino sanctuary and has since developed into 250km2 of protected land focused on not only the protection of rhinos but other unique wildlife. Lewa conservation doesn’t just mean the wildlife, and expands through to supporting the wider community through critical education programmes. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy falls within the Mount Kenya UNESCO World Heritage Site allocation and boasts 14% of Kenya’s entire rhino population. Visiting this part of Kenya will be hugely rewarding for you and your loved ones as you are immersed in a true conservation success story, and with a number of outstanding Lewa Downs lodges to stay in you’ll be truly spoilt for choice. Activities on offer on the conservancy include big 5 game drives, nature walks, safari horse riding, visits to the rhino sanctuary and involvement in the community-based programmes that thrive here.
Lewa FAQs
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is located in northern Kenya, in the County of Meru. It is north of Mount Kenya but south of Isiolo town. It is also sometimes referred to as the Lewa Downs Kenya.
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy covers 65,000 acres of wilderness. Wildlife thrives here due to the variety of habitats within the space, including typical acacia woodland, pristine forest, expansive grasslands and springs.
As part of a Tailormade Africa itinerary, we will organise all of your transport up to the Lewa Conservancy so you don’t need to worry about a thing! The most common way to travel to Lewa Kenya as part of a complete Kenyan itinerary is to fly. There are regular light aircraft flights from Nairobi but there are also many connections with other key hubs around the country.
As with the country in general, it really depends on what you’d like to experience! Pick up the phone and speak to us and we can guide you on what is best for you and your loved ones, however here’s a little guidance for you. The photography opportunities are absolutely stunning during the ‘green season’ (November for the short rains and late March/April/May for the long rains). That said, some lodges close in April and November when rainwater can limit the quality of the roads. The dry season of June to October is magnificent for finding game, although when the bush is green and a little soggy you can potentially find it easier to bump into cats walking on the roads to avoid muddying their paws!
LewaLODGES & CAMPS
Lewa Wilderness is situated within one of Kenya's major private conservation successes, the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, at the foot of Mt. Kenya. Lewa Downs has been the Craig family home since 1924. Lewa Wilderness is the original family home of the Craigs' and is still home to Will and Emma Craig who host together with their team of exceptional guides. The 62,000-acre conservancy is home to a huge variety of wildlife and also protects some of Kenya's most endangered animals, including the black rhino and Grevy zebra ... Read more
Hosted by owners Sophie and Calum Macfarlane, Lewa House is set on top of a hill with an engaging panoramic view of the rolling landscape of the Conservancy, and overlooks the luggas (valleys) and hills, with the horizon rising to the eye-catching views of the Mathews Range and the sacred mountain of the Samburu, Ol Lolokwe ... Read more
Lewa Safari Camp has a stunning location within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, with outstanding game viewing from camp, and views of Mount Kenya to the south and the arid lowlands to the north. Each tent has a thatched roof, verandah, and full en suite bathroom, very much in the ‘Lewa’ style. The central areas have vibrant gardens filled with birds, a sunny verandah and swimming pool to enjoy during the day, and cosy log fires in the lounge and dining room for chilly evenings ... Read more
As a small and intimate family-owned safari lodge, Sirikoi offers unrivalled exclusivity and charm. The four luxury tents, Sirikoi Cottage and private Sirikoi House are perfectly positioned along the spring-fed Sirikoi stream, immersed in nature with wildlife all around. Sirikoi resembles an eco-chic African home and while it offers a sure sense of luxury and a high level of service, it manages to be welcoming, comfortable and unpretentious ... Read more
