LEWA
WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY/LAIKIPIA
Lewa
Wilderness is situated within one of Kenya’s major private
conservation successes, Lewa Downs which is found 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.
Lewa
Downs has three extraordinary assets:
Beautiful
countryside, and as good a wildlife viewing as anywhere in
Africa
The
endangered species – Rhino, both Black and White, Grevy’s
Zebra, and Sitatunga
A major commitment to community development and participation.
Accommodation
Nine comfortable thatched cottages with ensuite bathrooms and
electric lighting which is provided by a 240V generator that
runs during the morning and evening hours.
Activities
Game viewing: - day and night in our open 4 wheel drive
vehicles, on horseback, on camels, on escorted bush walks
Incredible
bird watching
Visits to prehistoric sites
Cultural
visits with local communities
Farm
and craft tours
Swimming,
tennis and jogging for the active
Meal
Plan
The food is wholesome, ranch style and organically grown -
full board, including soft drinks, beer, house wines and bottled
water with meals.
Access
By
daily schedule flight (via Nanyuki) to Lewa Downs.
By
private charter flight, directly to Lewa Downs airstrip.
Road
transfer Lewa Downs to Nanyuki (min 2/max 6 pax), extra US$50
per person.
