Lewa Safari Camp
Location
So successful has the Lewa Conservancy been at allowing rhinos to breed that it reached carrying capacity. That meant that the fence with neighbouring Borana Conservancy needed to be removed to allow the rhinos more space to roam, and it’s near that unfenced boundary that you’ll find Lewa Safari Camp. It’s the only accommodation in the area that is directly owned by the Conservancy, so you can be assured that staying here has a direct benefit for the animals and the people of the area.
Accommodation
With a platform of a polished floor and a permanent and decadent ensuite, each tent is a league away from the ‘roughing it’ end of the spectrum. Want to share the luxury and wildlife with the kids? There are two family tented units made up of a double and a twin tent (each with bathroom) with a shared veranda.
Meals here start with canapés and drinks from the bar, and there’ll be sipping on the veranda while watching for the arrival of the evening game at the waterhole. There’s a hide down there for closer views too. Evening dining is at individual tables for that romantic feel, and if you read ‘experiences’ below, you can find out where that led to for one famous couple of former guests.
Experiences
- Wildlife viewing here is superb; the private conservancy is home to over 400 species of birdlife and 70 recorded species of mammal including a large population of both the white and black rhino alongside good numbers of elephant, lion, cheetah, hyena, leopard, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, oryx, eland, and occasionally packs of the elusive wild dog.
- Being in a private conservancy means that very few other visitors are allowed to be in the area and so you’ll be able to explore with a feeling of exclusive exploration.
- If you’re travelling with younger children, they will love the warrior training programme where young safari-goers will learn how to track animals, safely throw spears, and even build bush camps.
- You can see this incredible conservancy is several different ways, each offering something unique. In the company of an expert guide, you can enjoy game drives, bush walks or even horseback (or camel-back!) safaris.
- Venture into the nearby Ngare Ndare Forest where you can hike forest trails, swim in pools beneath beautiful waterfalls, explore the canopy walkways and even take a picnic high up in the treetops.
- Have a romantic meal looking out over the savanna, knowing that Lewa Safari Camp was where Prince William proposed to Kate.
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
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