Lewa Wilderness
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Lewa Downs, 60300 Kenya
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Situated near the base of Mt Kenya, Lewa Wilderness is one of Kenya's oldest and most private safari ventures. The Craig family has passed down from one generation to the next a distinct passion for wildlife, conservation and tourism. The lodge is just nine exclusive rooms: six cottages tucked into the hillside overlooking Lewa' s Eastern Marania Valley, plus three garden cottages set amidst the beautiful green lawns. Activities on offer include game drives, guided walks, scenic flights, horseback riding, camel riding and much more.
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Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Lewa Downs, 60300 Kenya
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Wonderful experience, beyond expectations. Remarkable conservation achievement crowned with superb relaxed hospitality and exceptional food. Special mention must be made of some of the staff whom I met personally. Mush was always available, always had a smile and was always ensuring that we were comfortable. Our guide, Supukia was wonderful. He was as willing to teach as he was to learn and has a great sense of humour. He really enhanced my visit. Although I think that her role is more with the equestrian side, Miranda hosted guests with enthusiasm and was attentive and genuinely interested in her guests' well-being. The accommodation and lodge decor was beautiful and "organic" without being ostentatious.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Make time to spend in the lodge. The birding is exceptional and the game viewing is great.
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We enjoyed our time at Lewa Wilderness and learning about all the great things the conservancy is doing. We saw the big 5 on the first day! The lodge makes you feel like family. All meals were seated at a large family table. We were able to get to know others and find out about them. The rooms are huge at this camp. We had one of the hilltop cottages and I highly recommend them. We watched the sunrise every morning and were able to see wildlife every day from the balcony. We arranged a school visit while here and it was one of the highlights. They are doing wonderful things. We would stay here again if in the area.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lewa Wilderness is the place to go if you want to see rhinos. We saw lots of both black and white rhinos. We also saw a lot of Grevys zebra. The camp offers walking and horseback safaris. The food was good and drinks in the bar overlooking the river were fun. As great as the hotel was, Mwangi our guide is the person who made our stay the memory of a lifetime. He worked very hard to ensure we saw all that Lewa had to offer.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Llewa Wilderness has stolen my heart. The cottage was beautiful with amazing views. The food was delicious and prepared from the farm. I enjoyed the meal descriptions provided by the chef prior to each meal. The staff were so helpful and friendly. They made me feel special. The wildlife was beyond words. Our guide Emmanuel did a wonderful job. I cannot wait to return.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lewa Wilderness is one of the most incredible places we have ever visited - the location is absolutely stunning and so unique, and the accommodation is luxurious and tastefully decorated. From the moment we stepped onto the Lewa airstrip, our guides Daniel and Tyson took fantastic care of us, and this continued throughout our stay. In addition to the spectacular game drives, we sampled many of the additional activities on offer, such as horseback and walking safari and all were experiences that we will never forget. The food was also delicious, healthy and varied, and George the barman made sure we were never without a tipple! Thank you so much to the entire Lewa team for the trip of a lifetime - we will be back!!!
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from Manager Lewa Wilderness, General Manager at Lewa Wilderness
Responded 25 Feb 2023
Hi Clare! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review, I will be sure to pass on all of these lovely comments to our team! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! All the best, Miranda and the Lewa Wilderness team.
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We chose Lewa Wilderness as our honeymoon destination and we were blown away by the personalized service, the views of the wildlife right from our cottage, the food and all of the activities. We will definitely return and have been recommending Lewa Wilderness to everyone we know.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Do the Reteti Elephant orphanage. The pilot is a rockstar. Get Daniel as your guide.
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Response from Manager Lewa Wilderness, General Manager at Lewa Wilderness
Responded 25 Feb 2023
Hello Rick! We are so glad that you enjoyed time on your honeymoon with us, and are so grateful for the passed on recommendations and so look forward to welcoming you back! All the best, Miranda and the Lewa Wilderness team.
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I do a lot of solo traveling and the one place I wanted to visit was Africa. So, I worked with a travel specialist to curate an immersive experience a mixture of Safari, cultural visits and cooking classes. One of the camps I stayed was at Lewa Wilderness. The camp is breathtakingly beautiful with Mt. Kenya as the backdrop the vast plains surrounding it. My room was outstanding! I did just about everything Lewa Wilderness had to offer from a bush walk that ended in a surprise bush breakfast to riding a camel to game drives culminating with a day at the farm cooking with their chef. The team left nothing to chance as every and any need was addressed. Wanted for nothing because they thought of everything. I definitely will be back!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Manager Lewa Wilderness, General Manager at Lewa Wilderness
Responded 25 Feb 2023
Hi Yvette! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review, and it is really wonderful to hear about how much you enjoyed your stay. I know Bea really enjoyed participating in the activities with you, and you sure packed a lot in! Can't wait to see you back here again soon, all the best Miranda and the Lewa Wilderness team.
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Wow - where to begin. This was our first of three camps as part of our Kenya & Tanzania safari, and my mind consistently kept drifting back to what a great time we had at Lewa Wilderness. We were met at the airstrip by our guide, Mwangi, who was took us out on five game drives when we were at Lewa. Each one was uniquely different, and we really enjoyed learning about the animals that call Lewa home, especially the rhinos (both black and white), which are protected. Lewa is also home to some unique species such as the Grevy's zebra, which you won't find in other places. We were so content to sit back and enjoy each game drive, seeing which animals we would see next. We had many, many questions and Mwangi had an answer for each and every one. We were blown away by the camp's setting on a hill overlooking the bush, and our idyllic cottage that had everything we may have needed. The hospitality at Lewa was felt the moment we arrived, and we really enjoyed spending time with Mush, Thomas, Bea, and Natalie among others during each meal, as well as the other guests. Most of the food is prepared using ingredients from Lewa's farm just down the road, which had every fruit and vegetable imaginable. It truly felt like a home away from home. We were surprised on our last night with a dinner under the stars (for our honeymoon) and truly appreciated every personal touch that made our visit great. There are also many activities you can do at Lewa besides game drives - one of which was horseback riding. It was very cool to ride alongside giraffes and zebras, getting closer than you could in a vehicle. Any trip back to East Africa will have to include Lewa Wilderness. We are already thinking about our next trip and are truly thankful for our experience!…
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Manager Lewa Wilderness, General Manager at Lewa Wilderness
Responded 28 Feb 2023
Hello Catherine, it sounds like you had the most magical time! Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review, we always love to hear about our guests stay! Mwangi is such a star, and we are so pleased that you enjoyed spending time with him. We hope that you come back again one day! All the best, Miranda and the Lewa Wilderness team.
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Here you are transported back in time with many comfortable common areas and stunning flowers all around. The infinity pool and hammocks took relaxing to a whole new level. Johnson, our guide, provided lots of special comforts in his vehicle while on safari. Our breakfast in the bush was a delightful surprise, as were the two camels that carried us back to the lodge. The accommodations were so comfortable, complete with real wood fire places. The staff were very accommodating and the food was delicious.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Manager Lewa Wilderness, General Manager at Lewa Wilderness
Responded 28 Feb 2023
Hi there! Thank you for your kind review, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your time with us and all of the surprises! The hammocks are a dangerous place to have an afternoon snooze...you never know when you might wake up! Come back and see us soon, all the best, Miranda and the Lewa Wilderness team.
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I recently travelled to Kenya for Safari and this was my favorite of the three camps we visited! And there was stiff competition. Lewa is unique with its idyllic setting with cottages vs tents. They have the modern conveniences of a pool and gym without taking away from the authentic African experience. The staff there is a exceptional! Ask for Spooky as your guide and I promise you will not be disappointed. We had a blast with him! They offer horseback riding which was a nice added bonus. I also personally loved the baboons and resident giraffe, Fred, that would frequent the grounds :) And most importantly the drives were just amazing. I saw almost every animal possible while there and loved the fact they offered vehicles with rooftop seating!!! The only camp I visited that offered that. I would most highly recommend Lewa to anyone planning a safari in Kenya.…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Manager Lewa Wilderness, General Manager at Lewa Wilderness
Responded 28 Feb 2023
Hello! It sounds like you loved your time with us, which is so wonderful, thank you for the review! We build all of our cars here in the workshop in order to provide the best experience for our guests, and 'Spooky' is exceptional - such a brilliant character! Please come back and see us again, all the best, Miranda and the Lewa Wilderness team.
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What are some of the property amenities at Lewa Wilderness?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Lewa Wilderness?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and a lounge during their stay.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Lewa Wilderness?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Lewa Wilderness have airport transportation?
Yes, Lewa Wilderness offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Lewa Wilderness accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.