Lewa House

Location: Located at the very heart of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (a malaria free area and a UNESCO World Heritage site), 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.

How to get here: Fly from Wilson airport.

Structure: The accommodation at Lewa House comprises of three thatched family cottages and four Earthpods. The family cottages which were part of the original house each have a double and a twin bedroom with ensuite bathrooms and a shared verandah. The four Earthpods are built with sustainable, ecological principles in mind whilst still being exceptionally comfortable and spacious, with wonderful views across the surrounding Lewa landscape. The three thatched family cottages are part of the original house, each having a double room and a twin room, both ensuite, with a shared veranda.  The four earthpods blend with the landscape with a simple, elegant décor and stunning views over the Northern Frontier of Kenya. 

Why staying here: Some of the best game viewing area in the East Africa, including the rare species such as such as the Grevy zebra, Reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Gerenuk and Beisa oryx. While at the lodge you will do an array of activities: day and night game drives, guided walks, pre-historic site visits, bush breakfasts, picnic lunches, sundowners, Il’Ngwesi cultural boma, visit to Ngare Ndare forest with canopy walkway and swim in the waterfalls, horse/camel trek in the afternoon.