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One of Kenya’s early
ranches, Lewa Downs, has been home to the
Craig family since they moved from Scotland
and began raising cattle in 1924. Lewa Downs
is one of very few private ranches in the
world where you can see such a remarkable
variety of wildlife. and their interaction
with each other in a natural habitat. While
you are here, you may see everything from
elephant and rhino to dik dik, reticulated
giraffe, eland, hartebeest, gerenuk, warthog,
impala, Grants gazelle, cape buffalo and bush
buck. Also two species of zebra graze the
plains: Burchells and the rare Grevy. Lion,
leopard and cheetah may be sighted plus, the
elusive and magnificent greater kudu.
To see and photograph the
animals you may go on walks, horseback or
camel expeditions, or day and night game drives
in custom four-wheel-drive open-top vehicles.
The experienced guides know all the best areas
for spotting game and enjoy sharing their
knowledge with guests. The horses are well
trained and patient, so even novice riders
may experience close encounters with the wildlife.
Sometimes you can almost touch the giraffe!
Anna Merz’s Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary
for endangered black rhinos encompasses a
total of 61,000 acres - all of the Ranch plus
the neighboring forest reserve. Lewa Downs
also has an Acheulian hand-axe site where
one can observe this fascinating discovery
much as it was 500,000 years ago. The camp
is now under the ownership of The Lewa Wildlife
Conservancy and has re-opened under the management
of John and Anne Lise Clark. In 2000, Lewa
Tented Camp has been thoroughly refurbished
and upgraded. The renovations have focused
mainly on the public areas, the kitchen and
other service areas. The accommodations; 9
twin, 1 double and 2 triple tents, remain
close to its original design and are very
attractive and comfortable.
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