Safari
Established in 1972 in the Lewa Conservancy in Northern Kenya, Lewa Wilderness is one of the country's oldest safari camps where you can see the Big Five in unaffected and authentic comfort. Found inside 62,000 acres of conserved land, the camp is surrounded by well maintained gardens and views stretching over the valley and towards the hills. Here conservation and respect for the wildlife work hand in hand with a passionate team dedicated to creating an unpretentious and memorable guest experience. In the words of the owners grandfather, "Always make room for wildlife"
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Feel like part of the family as you arrive at the main house a large thatched roofed structure with cozy lounging areas encased in stone cobbled walls. The main sitting areas lead out onto an expansive deck and down towards a inviting pool set amongst the thorn trees. As the lodge is a working farm, delicious home grown meals are served farm style around the large banquet table in the open air dining room with beautiful views over the hillside.
Spacious, comfortable and filled with rustic allurement the nine exclusive thatched chalets each with their own open fire places, lounge area and private verandahs. Six of the cottages are tucked along the hillside, with sweeping views and spectacular sunsets right from your bed. Incredibly spacious and decorated with some of the owners own handmade furniture. The remaining three are equally spacious; en-suite rooms joined by a lounge and communal fireplace with views over the green lawns and garden-perfect for families.
Don't miss the opportunity to do as much as possible when it comes to activities. There’s plenty on offer from the traditional (day and night game drives and walking safaris) to the not-so traditional (horseback safaris, hiking, camel rides, rhino tracking or even a flight in Craig’s famous yellow bi-plane!). There’s also a gym and a tennis court to keep you fit, and both have wonderful views over the bush so you won't miss any of the animal action whilst working up a sweat!
Owners Will and Emma Craig still call Lewa Wilderness Lodge their home and you'll feel like a good friend who has come to stay in their very stylish pad.
Lewa is probably most famous for its rhinos and the conservancy is dedicated to protecting their population of critically-endangered black rhinos. By simply staying here you are contributing to the research and protection, but there are plenty of others ways to help if you would like to.
Game viewing in Laikipia is about quality over quantity. Whilst the Masai Mara will give you sightings in their hundreds, in Lewa it's more about seeing the rare species and having fewer other tourists around you.
The Time + Tide Foundation is dedicated to preserving natural environments and supporting nearby communities, and guests contribute to sustainability purely by visiting their hotels. The foundation focuses on community and school-based learning, female empowerment, health, and wildlife conservation. Through initiatives like student sponsorship, it aims to ensure the long-term prosperity of wildlife economies and foster positive social change in Time + Tide communities.
A contribution of $10 per guest, which is included in the nightly rate, goes towards the above goals.
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The original wildlife sanctuary home to pioneering conservation projects and top-notch game viewing.
