Situated on the Laikipia Plateau at 4,500 to 6,500 feet (1,400-2,000 metres) above sea level, Lewa provides an unforgettable combination of spectacular scenery, hospitality, privacy and abundant wildlife.... The Laikipia Plateau has the most perfect climate with days usually hot and dry and the nights quite cool. Lewa is also malaria-free. Clothing should be cool for the day and warm for the evening. A windcheater or fleece are essential, as are good walking shoes. The camp's excellent chefs produce delicious, freshly cooked home fare, with emphasis on locally available ingredients. Adjoining the dining area is a warm and cosy lounge, which overlooks a floodlit waterhole where wildlife comes to drink, and in the evening guests sit around a campfire under the stars. Lewa's wildlife density is as high as anywhere in Africa, and it is possible for visitors staying a few days to see all of Africa's 'Big Five'. Endangered species to be found include black and white rhinos and Grevy's zebra, and the rare sitatunga semi-aquatic antelope can also be seen. Lewa's birdlife is also exceptional, with over 350 species occurring in the area. The camp has twelve permanent luxury tents comprising nine twin rooms, one double, two family/ triple tents and a honeymoon tent. All these are fitted with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water and proper loos.The luxury tents are well laid out. spacious and have comfy beds with proper furniture. There is a good pool in which to cool off after a game drive or walk. The simplest way of reaching Lewa is by flying direct from Nairobi (Wilson Airport) with Air Kenya. By road, Lewa is approximately 4½ hours drive from Nairobi and 1½ hours from Samburu. Although there is some flexibility, Lewa is officially closed to tourism during the rainy seasons, between 1st April and the 15th May and again between the 1st November and the 15th December. | Style | Traditional Tented safari camp in private wilderness area. | | Air/Con | No | | Dining | Yes | | Children | Yes | | No. of Bedrooms | 12 | | Pool | Yes | | Activities | Game drives, bush walks, horse and camel riding, game hides, visits to Masai village and archaeological site. Fly fishing (seasonal) amd massage and beauty treatments. | | Price Range | From £200.00 per person full board. |
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