Lewa House

Laikipia, Kenya

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Stay at Lewa House

Located at the very heart of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, the house is set on top of a hill with extensive views over gentle rolling hills with Mount Kenya to the south and the rugged Mathews Range and the sacred mountain of Ol Olokwe to the north.

The accommodation at Lewa House is in the form of cottage style rooms which are spread out along the hillside, all looking to the expanse of wilderness to the north. There are 3 of the original thatched family cottages, each comprising of two en-suite rooms and a large shared veranda. The 4 recently added single room cottages are built with sustainable, ecological principles in mind whilst still being exceptionally comfortable and spacious, with wonderful views across the surrounding landscape.

Power and hot water at Lewa House is provided by the sun and water comes directly from a spring that emerges on Lewa at the base of the Ngare Ndare forest, fed by the snows of Mt Kenya.

The heart of Lewa House is a large elegant building with an open fireplace at one end where guests can relax during the day and mingle with a drink before dinner, and at the other is a large family dining table where the evening meals are served, hosted by Calum and Sophie Macfarlane.

There is a large shaded veranda extending away from the main house with a comfortable seating area from which you can enjoy a cool afternoon drink and soak in the very special atmosphere of Lewa House. Beautiful shaded gardens surround the house and breakfast or lunch is often served on the lawn. The house also has a large swimming pool which overlooks a waterhole providing some of the best game viewing on Lewa.

Why we love it

Set on a hill top with views across to Mount Kenya
Situated within the 45,000-acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, home to a healthy breeding population of white and black rhino
A variety of activities are available including horse rides, bush walks and day and night game drives

Facilities

WIFI in communal area

Swimming pool

Dining room

Experiences

Game Drives

Get in and amongst the wildlife as you drive off the beaten track, spotting the Big Five and birdlife, as well as capturing that perfect shot.

Helicopter Trips

Disappear into the sky for a day to explore otherworldly landscapes that are less visited, or circle around Mount Kenya with the doors off.

Horse Riding

Head out to explore the Kenyan wilderness on horseback, spotting game as you traverse the plains.

Camel Riding

Enjoy a bumpy ride across the bush atop a camel to explore the camp's surroundings, and experience life as a Kenyan camel herder.

Walking Safaris

Be immersed in the wilderness for an intimate safari experience, exploring valleys that are only accessible on foot.

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Tameem

I went on an adventure of a lifetime to Kenya, planned by True Travel. Borana was the perfect introduction to Africa – the staff were fantastic, the lodge very comfortable and I had amazing wildlife sightings. Then the helicopter flight and night out with Andrew (the real Crocodile Dundee) was an experience of a lifetime; we went scorpion hunting, crocodile catching, swimming in lakes and flew over flamingos. All in all, everything was fantastically planned and the service was brilliant. I’m looking forward to the next adventure!