
Diwaka Tours & Travel Ltd
Muranga Rd., Aqua Plaza
P.O. Box 17001 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 (0)20 2685134
Fax: +254 (0)20 3750393
Email: info(at)diwakasafaris.com
Url: http://www.diwakasafaris.com/
One of Kenyas original ranches, Lewa Downs has been the Craig family home sine 1924 when Craig grandparents came from England and began raising cattle here. Now incorporated in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, which includes Anna Merzhighly respected Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary, the area is committed to the conservation of wildlife and the diverse habitats found on these northern slopes of Mt. Kenya, as well as to benefit the local community by providing employment, schools and clinics.
Lewa Safari Camp is set on the 45,000 acre privately owned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (also known as Lewa Downs,) which lies on the northern foothills of Mount Kenya. Getting there: - By road - 4 hours from Nairobi. By air - daily scheduled service (Air Kenya) departs Nairobi Wilson at 9.15 am, arrives Lewa via Nanyuki at approximately 10.30 am - return - departs Lewa daily at approximately 10.45 am, or by private charter from anywhere in Kenya.
Situated in the tropics, the climate is made up of generally warm days and chilly nights.
9 twins, 2 triples and 1 double in 12 discreetly spaced permanent luxury tents. ROOM AMENITIES: Each tent is alluringly decorated and has electric lights, ensuite bathrooms, with flush toilets, hot and cold running water for the basin and shower, and a private verandah.ROOM DCOR: Recently, the Conservancy embarked on mission to renovate the tents to bring in a more revolutionary and exotic design, which allows for panoramic views from your bed, a permanent bathroom made from attractive local materials and a large verandah. The new tan tents bled in fantastically with the surroundings and are thatched with reed from the Lewa swamp.
SPECIAL FEATURE: An unforgettable combination of spectacular scenery, hospitality, privacy and abundant wildlife
The camp's excellent chefs produce delicious, freshly cooked home fare, with emphasis on locally available ingredients. The main building houses a dining area and bar joined to a sitting area by an open log fire. 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.
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On request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.