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Lewa Wilderness - Details and Booking
Category:
Lodges
Location:
Mathews Range
Description:
Lewa Wilderness is situated within one of Kenya’s major private conservation successes, the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, at the foot of Mt Kenya. Lewa Downs has been the Craig family home since 1924 when the Craigs came from England and began raising cattle here. Lewa Wilderness is the original family home of the Craigs and is still home to Will and Emma Craig who host with their team of professional guides.
Access
By daily schedule flight (via Nanyuki) to Lewa Downs.
By private charter flight, directly to Lewa Downs airstrip.
Lewa Downs airstrip is approx. 30 mins drive from Lewa Wilderness
By road, five hour drive from Nairobi.
Accommodation
- Nine comfortable thatched cottages with ensuite bathrooms.
- Electric lighting is provided by a 240V generator that runs from 0630-1030 & 1800-2230
- Travel size hair dryers can be used in rooms ?guests are recommended to bring own and management needs to be informed
- Batteries for video, phone and cameras can be charged in rooms guests are recommended to bring their own adaptors
- There is a mini-bar in each room
Season Dates and Rates:
Dates/Room Type
Standard Single
Standard Double
Standard Triple
03-Jan-2012 To 29-Feb-2012
US$ 679
US$ 1121
US$ 1682
01-Mar-2012 To 31-May-2012
US$ 502
US$ 838
US$ 1257
01-Jun-2012 To 30-Jun-2012
US$ 679
US$ 1121
US$ 1682
01-Jul-2012 To 30-Sep-2012
US$ 785
US$ 1299
US$ 1947
01-Oct-2012 To 31-Oct-2012
US$ 679
US$ 1121
US$ 1682
01-Dec-2012 To 19-Dec-2012
US$ 502
US$ 838
US$ 1257
20-Dec-2012 To 02-Jan-2013
US$ 785
US$ 1299
US$ 1947
Please Note:
Included Activities:
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* Game viewing: - shared drives, day and night in our open 4 wheel drive vehicles, on horseback (hats and English saddles provide), on camels, on escorted bush walks
* Incredible bird watching
* Visits to prehistoric sites
* Cultural visits with local communities
* Farm and craft tours
* Swimming and tennis
Optional Extras
- Il’Ngwesi cultural village visit
- Massages
RATES
● Rates are inclusive of the outlined activities,full board accommodation as well as taxes,but are net of holiday supplements
● Rates DO NOT include conservancy fees.
CHILD RATE
- Based on travel within the high season
- Based on one child under the age of 12 sharing the specified room with adult/s
*Please contact us for a quote if the child rates do not meet your travel needs
CANCELLATION POLICY
Reservations that are canceled, reduced in length of stay or reduced in numbers are subject to cancellation and no show fees.
**PLEASE NOTE: Prices and availability are subject to revision without prior notice owing to currency, tax, levy and seasonal fluctuations
Park/Reserve gate opens at 0600am and closes at 0600pm
CHECK IN TIME / CHECK OUT TIME
Check in time at hotels is 1100hrs.
Early check in will be charged at extra night.
Late arrivals should be advised in advance to avoid auto cancellation of the reservation.
In case check in is delayed than the expected arrival date, the delay will be treated as no show.
Check out time is at 1000hrs.
Day room use can be arranged at extra fee and is applicable from 1000hrs to 1800hrs.
Room use after 1800hrs will be charged at full night rate.
Additional Details for Lewa Wilderness
Recreation Facilities:
Lewa Downs has three extraordinary assets:
* Beautiful countryside, and as good a wildlife viewing as anywhere in Africa
* The endangered species - Rhino, both Black and White, Grevy’s Zebra, and Sitatunga
* A major commitment to community development and participation.
Lodge Amenities:
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- Sitting/dining room
- Horizon salt-water swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Laundry services provided
- Gift shop
- Credit card facilities: Amex, Visa and Mastercard
- Internet access for guests, charged at US$ 2 per min but only when generator is on
- Mobile phone networks available
- Safe box in the main office
- Masseuse on site (extra charge)
Meal Plan:
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The food is wholesome, ranch style and organically grown - full board, including soft drinks, beer, house wines and bottled water with meals.
Lewa Wilderness is situated within one of Kenya’s major private conservation successes, the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, at the foot of Mt Kenya. Lewa Downs has been the Craig family home since 1924 when the Craigs came from England and began raising cattle here. Lewa Wilderness is the original family home of the Craigs and is still home to Will and Emma Craig who host with their team of professional guides.
