Set on top of a hill with extensive views of Mount Kenya, the rugged Mathews Range and the sacred mountain of Ol Olokwe, Lewa House is in the heart of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.
The accommodation 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. Beautiful, shaded gardens surround the house.
This owner-run property is home to Sophie and Calum Macfarlane and their family. With only ten rooms, Lewa house is very much designed to feel like a home away from home.
Location
Located within the 45,000-acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Laikipia and can be reached within an hour and a half flight from Nairobi.
Accommodation & Facilities
Lewa house has three homely cottages that can sleep a total of four people, with en-suites, showers and a veranda. You can also stay in one of the four new earth pods, sleeping two to three people. They are carbon neutral and designed to disappear into the landscape, featuring walk-in showers, outdoor bathtubs and a large veranda. In the main building you can find the living room and the dining room at the heart of the house. There is also a large free-form swimming pool which overlooks a waterhole providing some of the best game viewing on Lewa.
Activities
Enjoy game drives and walking safaris with one of the owners, Calum. Visit the local Il Ngwesi village, take a tour of the house’s farm and explore the conservancy on camel or horse.
Dining
Lewa began as a farm and still produces fruit, vegetables, dairy and meat sustainably. Breakfast or lunch is often served on the lawn surrounded by beautiful gardens filled with nutritious ingredients. Chefs can cater to dietary needs if told in advance.
Enjoy a tailor-made safari to Kenya taking in the big cats and game of the Masai Mara Reserve. After catching a flight here, you will be able to spot game en route during your transfer to Naribor Camp. Due to the stunning location of the camp there may even be a number of resident game wandering through the grounds as you arrive.
From 7750 per person
Take in the best of Kenya in ultimate luxury. Head up to the Laikipia Plateau for exclusivity and adventure, spending your days exploring the vast terrain on game drives, nature walks, camel safaris or on horseback. Finally head to the iconic Masai Mara and stay here or in one of the surrounding private conservancies.
From 17500 per person
The main focus of the Lewa conservancy is wildlife conservation, the owners and family has been dedicated to wildlife conservation for generations.
Lewa Conservancy is one of the best places in Kenya to see the Black Rhino, home to over 14% of Kenya’s Black Rhino population. The not-for-profit Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was formed in 1995 and in 2013 the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
