Kenya Camps & Lodges
Lewa House, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in Kenya
Camp Details
Located at the very heart of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, 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.
The accomodation at Lewa House is in the form of cottage style rooms which are spread out along the hillside, all looking to the expanse of wilderness to the north. There are 3 of the original (the house was originally a private home) thatched family cottages, each comprising of two en-suite rooms and a large shared veranda. The 4 recently added single room cottages are built with sustainable, ecological principles in mind whilst still being exceptionally comfortable and spacious, with wonderful views across the surrounding landscape.
Power and hot water at Lewa House is provided by the sun and water comes directly from a spring that emerges on Lewa at the base of the Ngare Ndare forest, fed by the snows of Mt Kenya.
The heart of Lewa House is a large elegant building with an open fireplace at one end where guests can relax during the day and mingle with a drink before dinner, and at the other is a large family dining table where the evening meals are served, hosted by Calum and Sophie Macfarlane.
There is a large shaded verandah extending away from the main house with a comfortable seating area from which you can enjoy a cool afternoon drink and soak in the very special atmosphere of Lewa House.
Beautiful shaded gardens surround the house and breakfast or lunch is often served on the lawn. The house also has a large swimming pool which overlooks a waterhole providing some of the best game viewing on Lewa!
WHY CHOOSE LEWA HOUSE?
- Being on safari is all about being out in the bush watching game, appreciating how conservation of rare species works, understanding the challenges for communities living nearby and savouring this ancient and diverse environment.
- Horse riding excursion on the conservancy – a competely different way of seeing the wildlife. As you are on horse back the animals don’t recognize you as human allowing you to get much closer. All riding levels are catered for so don’t worry if you are novice.
- The latest additions to Lewa House are four rooms (or earth pods.) Their novel architecture is designed to disappear into the landscape, collect and store rainwater and maintain an even temperature. They have a simple, elegant décor that compliments their views over the Northern Frontier of Kenya.
- Enjoy gorgeous views over the Conservancy whilst enjoying a sundowner.
Questions about Lewa House
Does Lewa House work for families?
It does. Three of the original thatched cottages are family cottages, each with two en-suite rooms and a large shared veranda, and there are four newer single-room cottages built along sustainable lines. The house was originally a private home, and evening meals are taken at a large family dining table hosted by Calum and Sophie Macfarlane.
We are novice riders. Is the horse riding still worth doing?
Yes. All riding levels are catered for, so being a beginner is no obstacle. Riding is a genuinely different way to see wildlife on the conservancy, because on horseback the animals do not recognise you as human and will let you come considerably closer than a vehicle would.
How is the house powered and supplied?
Power and hot water come from the sun, and water is piped from a spring that rises on Lewa at the base of the Ngare Ndare forest, fed by the snows of Mount Kenya. The house stands on a hilltop with Mount Kenya to the south and the Mathews Range to the north. Rates start from US$1,278 per person per night.
Activities
Lewa House Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 Jan - 31 Mar; 1 May - 30 June; 1 Sep - 31 Oct; 1 - 19 Dec | – | US $ 1278 |
| 2026 | 1 July - 31 August; 20 December 2026 - 3 January 2027 | – | US $ 1783 |
| 2027 | 4 Jan - 31 Mar; 1 May - 30 June; 1 Sep - 31 Oct; 1 - 19 Dec | – | US $ 1300 |
| 2027 | 1 July - 31 August; 20 December 2027 - 3 January 2028 | – | US $ 1725 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Lewa House rates include: Full board accommodation, soft drinks, beer, non-premium wine, laundry, Lewa airstrip transfers and statutory taxes.
Questions about Lewa House
Does Lewa House work for families?
It does. Three of the original thatched cottages are family cottages, each with two en-suite rooms and a large shared veranda, and there are four newer single-room cottages built along sustainable lines. The house was originally a private home, and evening meals are taken at a large family dining table hosted by Calum and Sophie Macfarlane.
We are novice riders. Is the horse riding still worth doing?
Yes. All riding levels are catered for, so being a beginner is no obstacle. Riding is a genuinely different way to see wildlife on the conservancy, because on horseback the animals do not recognise you as human and will let you come considerably closer than a vehicle would.
How is the house powered and supplied?
Power and hot water come from the sun, and water is piped from a spring that rises on Lewa at the base of the Ngare Ndare forest, fed by the snows of Mount Kenya. The house stands on a hilltop with Mount Kenya to the south and the Mathews Range to the north. Rates start from US$1,278 per person per night.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome.
Questions about Lewa House
Does Lewa House work for families?
It does. Three of the original thatched cottages are family cottages, each with two en-suite rooms and a large shared veranda, and there are four newer single-room cottages built along sustainable lines. The house was originally a private home, and evening meals are taken at a large family dining table hosted by Calum and Sophie Macfarlane.
We are novice riders. Is the horse riding still worth doing?
Yes. All riding levels are catered for, so being a beginner is no obstacle. Riding is a genuinely different way to see wildlife on the conservancy, because on horseback the animals do not recognise you as human and will let you come considerably closer than a vehicle would.
How is the house powered and supplied?
Power and hot water come from the sun, and water is piped from a spring that rises on Lewa at the base of the Ngare Ndare forest, fed by the snows of Mount Kenya. The house stands on a hilltop with Mount Kenya to the south and the Mathews Range to the north. Rates start from US$1,278 per person per night.
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