Lewa Safari Camp

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - Kenya

(Lewa Safari Camp is located on the Northern foothills of Mt Kenya on the 65,000 acre, privately owned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (also known as Lewa Downs). Lewa Safari Camp is approximately five hours drive from Nairobi. By air - daily scheduled service (Air Kenya) departs Nairobi Wilson at 9.15 am, arrives Lewa Airstrip via Nanyuki at approximately 10.30 am and departs Lewa at approximately 10.45 am. Lewa Safari Camp is approximately 1hour Game Drive from Lewa Airstrip)

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Lewa Safari Camp

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Lewa Safari Camp; Lewa Safari Camp is a tented camp on the 65,000 acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The wildlife here is excellent, and Lewa Downs has 10% of Kenya’s Black Rhinos (around 47) and 20% of its White Rhinos (about 35). It is also home to 20% of the world’s endangered Grevy Zebras. It is a non-malarial area due its altitude of 1700m.

Lewa Safari Camp has 12 tents, each within a thatched structure, accommodating up to 26 guests. The tents are comfortable rather than luxurious, but well-appointed with an en-suite shower room with flush loo. They are also nicely spaced for a reasonable amount of privacy. There is a generator providing bedside and bathroom lighting morning and evening.

Lewa Safari Camp public area has a lounge (with library), bar and restaurant. You can also charge cameras etc here. There is a swimming pool, a hide, and also a gift shop. Lewa Safari Camp list of activities you can enjoy here is very extensive. There are day and night game drives, nature walks, and horse rides. However it is the choice of conservation/community-orientated activities which makes Lewa Safari Camp unique.

These include visits to orphaned animals, days out with Grevy zebra researchers, accompanying tracker dogs on their training, assisting fencers on patrol, visiting Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve to find Colobus monkeys and learn about flora and fauna, visit water schemes and other community development projects, and guided tours of ancient hand axe sites and prehistoric rock-hewn game boards.

Lewa Safari Camp Flying Safari Prices& Rates

Notes

* Afternoon Departures after 1200 Hours will be charged; For clients arriving after lunch and departing after lunch, no extra charge is applicable

* Children under 5 years sharing are free of charge all year round

Lewa Safari Camp Flying Safari Rates Include:

* Full board accommodation at Lewa Safari Camp

* One Camel Walk or Horse Ride Per Stay

* Local airstrip transfers (Lewa Downs)

* Soft drinks, Beers and House wines

* Day and Night Game drives

* Pre Historic Site visits

* Guided bush walks

* Laundry

Lewa Safari Camp Flying Safari Rates Exclude:

* Extra meal 30 US Dollars per person

* Exclusive use of vehicle - 300 US Dollars per day

* Conservation fee 90 US Dollars per adult and 45 US Dollars per child

* Activities charged 40 US Dollars per person:

- Visit to Il'Ngwesi cultural boma (Minimum 2 Guests)

- Additional Horse rides / Camel Rides Per Hour

- "Breakfast with the birds" walk

Lewa Safari Camp is situated on the northern foothills of Mt. Kenya, is set on the 65,000 acre privately owned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Lewa Safari Camp is hosted by Richard Buthe and Sharon Devitt with a team of dedicated and well-trained guides, staff and rangers.

The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a pioneer in wildlife preservation, which has gained a reputation for extending benefits of conservation beyond its borders. Visitors have privileged access to a scenically spectacular area, densely populated with exciting wildlife. All income generated by the camp goes directly towards Lewa’s conservation and community projects.

Lewa Safari Camp Accommodation
Twelve permanent luxury tents with en suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water and flush lavatories. One tent is designed for wheelchair access. Lighting is by a 240V generator, run morning and evening hours. Power outlets in tents so phone/camera batteries can be charged in the tent or in the main mess. Hair dryers cannot be used.

Lewa Safari Camp Lodge Amenities
* Gift shop

* Swimming pool
* Wireless internet access

* Laundry services provided
* Mobile phone networks available

* Large sitting room with fireplace
* Massage, manicures and pedicures (extra charge)
* Credit card facilities – Amex, Master card and Visa

Lewa Safari Camp Meal Plan
Lewa Safari Camp offers full board accommodation, house-wines, beers & soft drinks. Champagne excluded. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice.

Lewa Safari Camp Included Activities

* Swimming

* Camel treks

* Lion tracking

* Bird watching

* Game viewing from the blinds

* Fly fishing (weather /time permitting)
* Cultural visits with local communities

* Bush walks with an experienced guide
* Visits to prehistoric and archaeological site sites

* Incredible Fauna and just the endless blue horizons
* Education talks on the history and day to day operation of the Conservancy

* Horse riding for both experienced riders and novices (hats and English saddles provided)

* Shared game drives in open 4x4 vehicles with knowledgeable guides, both during the day and at night

Lewa Safari Camp Optional Extras
* Il’Ngwesi cultural village visit
* Massages, manicures and pedicures

Lewa Safari Camp Access
* By road, five hour drive from Nairobi

* By private charter flight, directly to Lewa Downs airstrip

* Daily scheduled flight (via Nanyuki) departing Wilson Airport

* Lewa Downs airstrip is approximately 60 minutes drive from Lewa Safari Camp

Lewa Safari Camp Seasons
Lewa Safari Camp will be closed in April and November

Lewa Safari Camp is located in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (also known as Lewa Downs)

Booking & Reservations for Lewa Safari Camp is a tented camp on the 65,000 acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - Kenya

Booking Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871
Mobile : 0721242711 (Safaricom) - Kenya

Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com