Lewa Safari Camp is a moderately priced safari camp with guest accommodation in 13 tented rooms. The camp is part of the famous Lewa Downs Conservancy of northern Kenya.

Lewa Safari Camp was originally built in the 1980s as a home for the rhino manager. It was converted into a safari camp in 1996 and was run by the Craig family until 2015. It is now operated by Elewana.

All thatch-covered tents have a main bedroom, an en-suite bathroom and a spacious verandah. The rooms can be set up as doubles or twins and are widely spread through the bush, and very private. Three of the tents can accommodate triples for parents with one child under 16. Two units are family tents consisting of two en-suite safari tents with a shared verandah, each with one double and one twin.

The main building still has the feel of a traditional homestead, with a comfy lounge area with fire place. The restaurant has been upgraded and received a clean modern look with individual tables. There is also a pool area with loungers and a hide overlooking a waterhole, where wildlife comes to drink.

Lewa Safari Camp is part of the famous 62’000 acre Lewa Downs Conservancy and is located in the north-western section of the conservancy. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an award-winning model for community conservation. Starting with only 15 black rhinos in 1984, Lewa’s rhino population has since risen steadily, making Lewa a true rhino conservation success story in East Africa.

Guests reach Lewa Safari Camp by daily scheduled flights or private charter departing Wilson Airport Nairobi to Lewa Downs Airstrip (50 minute flight), followed by 40 minutes transfer to the camp.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a vital wildlife corridor connecting Kenya’s wild and arid north with the lush Mount Kenya ecosystem. The wildlife is abundant and includes many rare endangered species such as reticulated giraffe, black and white rhino, and the largest resident population of Grevy’s zebra in the world.

Guests enjoy frequent leopard, cheetah, lion and wild dog sightings. The special Northern Five (rare species found only in Northern Kenya) can also be seen on Lewa - Reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, gerenuk and Somali ostrich.

Day & night game drives, bush walks, sundowners, bush breakfast are included. At extra costs the lodge offers a visit of Il'Ngwesi cultural boma, visits to Ngare Ndare Forest, camel riding and horse riding. The latter are conducted at Lewa Wilderness Lodge and can be booked on site at extra costs.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a very low-risk malaria area with an altitude of 1700m above sea level.

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