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Lewa Wilderness Trails

Lewa Wilderness Trails is a luxury, family-owned and run lodge in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, which covers about 60,000 acres.  It has been a family home for about 30 years, and occupies a stunning setting with mountains, rocky outcrops, acacia woods, plains and a river valley all in the immediate vicinity. Lewa Wilderness Trails is at roughly 1615m so is not a malarial area.
 
There are 11 very comfortable and well-appointed rooms with sitting areas (some with fires) and en-suite bathrooms (mostly showers, and flush loos). The decor is simple but stylish.  Electricity is provided by a generator mornings and evenings.
 
The newer rooms at Lewa Wilderness Trails are on the edge of a hill, with fantastic views of the surrounding landscape, and wildlife. The other rooms are in a lovely garden setting.
 
There is a good saltwater pool, a tennis court, cosy lounge and gift shop. You might also want to see the organic garden or visit the furniture factory!

The food is excellent and plentiful, and the hosts and staff are friendly and helpful.

Day and night game drives, nature walks and horse riding (beginners or experienced) are all available during your time here. The resident guides will ensure you get the most from your stay at Lewa Wilderness Trails.

Fair Trade / Responsible Tourism
Lewa Wilderness Trails is part of the efforts of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and so backs various community and conservation projects (through a daily conservation fee), such as a women’s micro-economy business in rug weaving, a furniture factory, and rhino conservation.

Highlights

  1. Quiet and unspoiled area of Kenya.
  2. Non-malarial game park which offers superb big 5 game viewing. 
  3. Great for rhino and elephant viewing.
  4. Pioneering conservation and community work.

 

Viewpoints

I walked here from Lewa Safari Camp with Walking Wild, and I loved my stay at Wilderness Trails, which I found had a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. In one hour sitting on my verandah I saw 20 eles, 4 kudu, 10 giraffe and many zebra, and I have never seen so many rhino before as I did in just a short 1 night stay!
Amanda Marks, Tribes Director

Situation

The lodge is situated within one of Kenya's major private conservation successes, Lewa Downs, which is found at the foot of Mt Kenya.

Activities

Day and night game drives; Game viewing on horseback; guided bush walks; bird watching; visits to cultural and prehistoric sites; farm and craft tours; swimming, tennis and jogging for the active.

Facilities

The lodge features 11 beautifully decorated cottages, featuring fireplaces and verandahs. Guests can also relax in the lodges sitting room and share meals around a long banquet table in the open-air dining room. There is also a swimming pool.

Child policy

Information to come.

Open

Closed April, May and November.

Meals

Full board including house wines, beer and soft drinks. The food is wholesome, ranch style and organically grown.

Best times to go

Kenya's main rainy season runs from April until the beginning of June. There is also a short rainy season in November.

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Included

All game viewing activities.

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