Lewa Wilderness
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One of Kenya's major private conservation successes at the foot of Mt Kenya, Lewa Downs has been the Craig family home since 1924 when the Craig grandparents came from England and began raising cattle here.

The family home accommodates up to 18 guests in comfortable thatched cottages with ensuite bathrooms and verandas. The food is wholesome, ranch style and organically grown. The wildlife experience on Lewa Downs suits guests from all walks of life and all ages.

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 when the Craigs came from England and began raising cattle here. Lewa Wilderness is the original family home of the Craigs and is still home to Will and Emma Craig who host with their team of professional guides.

Nine comfortable thatched cottages with ensuite bathrooms. Electric lighting is provided by a 240V generator that runs from 0630-1030 & 1800-2230. Travel size hair dryers can be used in rooms –guests are recommended to bring own and management needs to be informed. Batteries for video, phone and cameras can be charged in rooms – guests are recommended to bring their own adaptors. There is a mini-bar in each room

Lodge Amenities

  • Sitting/dining room
  • Horizon salt-water swimming pool
  • Tennis court
  • Laundry services provided
  • Gift shop
  • Credit card facilities – Amex, Visa and Mastercard
  • Internet access for guests – charged at US$ 2 per min but only when generator is on
  • Mobile phone networks available
  • Safe box in the main office
  • Masseuse on site (extra charge)

The rates for our fly in safaris to Lewa Wilderness you will find here.

If you would like to combine Lewa Wilderness with other camps or lodges
in other Kenyan parks then please check our site Tailor-made Safaris.


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