In this article, we look at different accommodations available when you visit Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a 62,000-acre wildlife conservancy and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kenya’s Meru County. Formerly a cattle ranch, it began to support endangered black rhinos in the 1980s and was officially established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1995. From protecting rhinos, Lewa’s work has expanded to the conservation of many other species, as well as catalysing community-centric conservation across northern Kenya and beyond.
There are 10 different accommodation options across the Lewa/Borana landscape. So whether you want to focus on luxury, exclusivity, adventure, fine food, wildlife or culture, you are sure to find something that suits you. While each lodge offers something different, all of them promise an unforgettable safari experience. The Conservancy offers a range of accommodation options to suit different budgets and preferences.
List Of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Accommodation Options
1. Elewana Lewa Safari Camp
Featuring luxury tented bedrooms with amazing views, Lewa Safari Camp offers access to 65,000 acres of private protected wilderness. One of the most popular in the conservancy, the camp has excellent food and a pool with views surrounded by the bush home to many birds, such as the weaver birds that chatter in the trees behind the veranda.
There are eleven rooms available, all equipped with verandas offering views that stretch far beyond the conservancy borders. The tents are small, but luxurious each with a small veranda, bathroom and comfortable beds. All the profits and fees raised by the camp are reinvested into the conservancy.
- Check out costs per night here
Elewana Lewa Safari Camp Contacts
Phone: +254 730 127 000
Email: reservations@elewana.com
2. Lewa Wilderness
Nestled into sloping hills, Lewa Wilderness is one of Kenya’s original safari lodges. With expansive views of the conservancy, it provides both a spacious and personal experience. Lewa Wilderness goes beyond the average game drive, with exceptional wilderness viewing opportunities. From traditional game viewing drives (they’ve recently converted one of our Landcruisers to be 100% electric) to guided walks and scenic flights in their retro plane, to unforgettable horse riding safaris.
Just nine exclusive rooms dot the Lewa Wilderness landscape. Six cottages are tucked into the hillside overlooking the sprawling Eastern Marania Valley, plus a further three garden cottages that are cosy yet expansive are set amongst the beautiful lawn. Much of the money from stays here goes to support the conservancy and help them continue protecting Kenya’s wildlife.
Lewa Wilderness Contacts
Phone: +254 727 533 399
Email: reservations@lewawilderness.com
3. Lewa House
Lewa House also offers similar accommodations as Lewa Wilderness. Situated above the Lewa Conservancy at the foothills of the stunning Mount Kenya, it’s a luxury lodge on the World Heritage Site. Cottages are dotted around the grounds for those seeking exclusivity, with the actual house providing the common area for all the guests. Game drives, walking safaris, and horseback safaris are available for guests to take advantage of, but the helicopter safari is the most unique excursion on offer at Lewa House.
There are only seven rooms available: 3 Family Cottages – cosy stone and thatched builds consisting of two spacious en-suite bedrooms (one double, one twin), and 4 Earth Pods – unique in their design, they consist of one en-suite bedroom, an outdoor bath, and an indoor shower.
4. Elewana Kirafu House
Kifaru used to be owned by a wealthy American donor but has recently been transformed into a luxurious high-end camp. There’s a large dining area bookended with cosy fires, a library stuffed with books, and an infinity pool with views of the plains below (binoculars are recommended so you can watch rhinos, elephants and other games from your sun lounger).
The camp is made up of five charming thatched cottages, all with well-appointed bedrooms, four-poster beds and generous en-suite bathrooms. The cottages are surrounded by an oasis of vibrant lawns filled with birdsong and spectacular views of the plains below.
5. Lengishu House
Lengishu is nestled into a ridge with stunning views across Borana Conservancy and deep into the Northern Frontier. This exclusive luxury home sleeps up to 12 guests and offers luxurious sustainable tourism and safari adventures in one of Kenya’s leading wildlife destinations. In Borana Conservancy, surrounded by undulating hills. Breathtaking views of the Lengishu hills across Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.
- Lengishu House costs Ksh 1M per night.
6. Arijiju
Arijiju, dubbed the most beautiful house in Africa by Conde Nast, offers an exceptionally luxurious private safari experience alongside unrivalled fitness, spa and wellness facilities. The house has 5 bedrooms and suites.
7. Sirai House
State of the art in Borana Conservancy, on the foothills of Mount Kenya. Available for exclusive use only, Sirai House affords guests all facilities associated with a world-class resort, with the cocoon-like ambience and seclusion of a private home – set in a flourishing game conservancy.
- Accommodates 12 guests in six suites, with a pilot’s room. Costs Ksh 1.6 million per night. The minimum stay is 3 nights.
8. Sirikoi Lodge
As a small and intimate family-owned safari lodge, Sirikoi offers unrivalled exclusivity and charm. The four luxury tents, Sirikoi Cottage and private Sirikoi House are perfectly positioned along the spring-fed Sirikoi stream, immersed in nature with wildlife all around.
- Kenya’s Sirikoi Lodge costs up to Ksh 265,000 per night.
9. Laragai House
Laragai House is an exclusive home on the Borana Conservancy. With eight stunning bedrooms that overlook Kenya’s Northern Frontier, it provides the perfect escape for those looking to spend time with friends and family in total privacy. A perfect escape for a group of friends/families. Has 8 bedrooms & can host up to 16 guests.
- Laragai House, Borana costs Ksh 196,000 per night.
10. Borana Lodge
Located at the heart of Borana Conservancy, Borana Lodge is set against a beautiful hillside with an organic design and panoramic views. All retained earnings from Borana Lodge are invested in the various conservation efforts across Borana Conservancy. The scenery around this lodge is breathtaking. Very spacious & beautifully decorated rooms. Offers 8 romantic & unique cottages, each with an open fireplace & private veranda
Borana Lodge enjoys an idyllic setting within its conservancy and offers panoramic views over the Samangua Valley and the Lewa Plains to the Ngare Ndare Forest and Mount Kenya beyond. Accommodation consists of just eight romantic and unique cottages.
- Borana Lodge costs Ksh 39,200 per night.
Borana Lodge Contacts
Phone: +254 (0)702 243 171 | +254 (0)702 243 194
Email: bookings@borana.co.ke
