Kifaru House (Lewa)

Elewana Kifaru House is within the world famous Lewa Conservancy in Kenya. Lewa is home to East Africa’s healthiest black and white rhino populations. Kifaru is the Swahili word for rhino so very appropriate. A haven of luxury in the bush, guests will immediately feel at home on arrival. Warmly welcomed by the friendly and attentive staff. It is in the Meru County.

The comfortable sitting room with well stocked bar and elegant dining area extend out to a large, comfortably furnished terrace. Here, guests can enjoy a sunny breakfast al fresco and watch the busy goings on at the waterhole below. Or they can choose to relax by the picturesque heated infinity pool and enjoy the magnificent views over the distant plains. With an excellent library and log fires in the lounge and dining rooms, guests can truly sink into delicious, cozy comfort during the cool evenings, and luxuriate in the peace and serenity of the African night.

There is WiFi Internet in the main house and cottages.

Solar panels are used to generate electricity and heat water. Waste water is recycled to irrigate the landscape including a lovingly tended organic kitchen garden.

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Elewana Kifaru House Accommodation

The property luxuriates in total exclusivity. With 5 x charming thatched cottages tucked away in an oasis of vibrant lawns, filled with birdsong. All have well appointed bedrooms, with sumptuous four-poster beds and generous en-suite bathrooms.

The first cottage has two bedrooms. One is a double room and the other one is a twin room. Both are en suite, making it ideal for a family booking. The rooms have their own entrance and are not interconnecting. The family cottage sleeps up to 5 Guests (3 x adults + 2 x children).

The remaining four cottages all have individual bedrooms with a king bed. And en suite bathroom with shower, toilet, and twin wash basins.  One cottage has a beautiful Victorian style bath and an outside shower. These cottages can sleep up to 3 x adults.

Lewa Family Safari

Families are welcome at Elewana Kifaru House.
Some of the activities for children are:
Heated swimming pool
Guided camp “bush” walk. This short walk looks at the trees, flowers, grasses, insects, birds and bird calls, mammals, tracks and droppings
Visit to Lewa HQ to see the sniffer dogs*
School visit – normal term times*
Horse riding for older experienced riders*
Camel riding for older children*
Children’s menu

*at an additional cost.

Child policy applies at all the Elewana properties except Kilindi where there are no children allowed.

About Lewa Conservancy

Spanning 251 km2 (65,000 acres), Lewa Wildlife Conservancy supports over 440 bird species and more than 70 different mammals that roam the open grasslands at the foot of Mt Kenya. Its incredibly successful rhino conservation program has not only restored local numbers but also enabled black rhino relocation. And reintroduction in regions where they had long been absent. The conservancy currently holds over 10% of Kenya’s black and 15% of Kenya’s white rhino population. As well as the largest single population of the critically endangered Grevy’s zebra in the world. With corridors open to the north, elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and giraffes, to name but a few species, move freely in and out of this protected area and onwards to the greater Laikipia ecosystem.

Elewana Kifaru House Activities

All Kifaru House guides have been certified Bronze or Silver level by the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association. They are all passionate about their land and the wildlife that they share it with. As well as the botany, paleontology, and history of Lewa. They also have an intimate knowledge of the individual rhino, cheetah, and lion families that have made the Conservancy their home.

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Game Drives

Elewana Kifaru House uses 4×4 open sided Land Rovers. They are custom designed for comfort, optimum game viewing, and photography. With open sides, the three rows of seats have camera stands and charging sockets.

There are strict limits on the number of tourists allowed in the Conservancy at one time. This allows guests to enjoy an almost private game viewing experience. Within the protected area the wildlife is abundant and game viewing is outstanding. A game drive from Kifaru House is one of the most spectacular in Kenya. Having one of the biggest rhino populations in Kenya, and the Big 5. Plus the rare Grevy’s zebra. Plentiful sightings of lion, cheetah, and all the plains game set against the magnificent backdrop of snow capped Mt. Kenya.

All Elewana open game drive vehicles have individual armrests, elevated seats with pockets, and ample legroom. Seats have added padding for superior guest comfort. With a fridge full of cold drinks.

Photographic Safari

The vehicles are suitable for both amateur and professional photographers. Other features specific to photographers include:

Retractable windscreens to afford 360 degree views.
Bean bags in the vehicle to assist photographers to steady their camera.
Extra padded bags, pillowcases, etc can be provided to assist photographers with camera storage.
Guides are familiar with the wildlife movements and can assist the photographer to get the best possible shot by positioning the vehicle in the best place.

Exclusive Use Safari

Guests can enjoy an exclusive-use vehicle with experienced driver-guide for the day. Should guests wish to stay out all day, this exclusive-use vehicle includes the option of a picnic hamper.

For keen photographers, seats can be removed to allow for additional space for photographers to move around. The two front seats can be replaced with a mattress for photographers that want low angle shots.

Exclusive Use (per Game Drive Vehicle)	2026 and 2027
1 – 2 people	$540
3 – 4 people	$300
5+ people	Free

Guided Bush Walks

For the more adventurous, exploring the Conservancy’s diversity on foot is also an option.

A bush walk from Kifaru House is an informative as well as an exhilarating experience. You are accompanied by trained Samburu rangers with a sweeping knowledge of the local flora and fauna, tracks, micro-ecosystems, history, and culture of the area. As well as hands on knowledge of rhino conservation.

Ngare Ndare Forest Walk

Another chance to leave the car behind is to visit Ngare Ndare Forest Conservancy for the day.

Located south of Lewa guests can experience the rich diversity of this beautiful montane forest at eye level with the monkeys and dozens of bird species high up on the Canopy Walk. Guests will have a sumptuous picnic by the river where they can relax and play. As there are usually elephants in the forest guests are accompanied by a Lewa Guide.

There is an extra cost to visit Ngare Ndare Forest only to cover the separate Conservation Fee.

Horse & Camel Riding

And for those who like to expend less energy and enjoy a loftier view getting closer to the game, horseback or camel walks are also available.

Elewana Kifaru House offers evening horse rides where guests can get up close to the plains game. As they graze, indifferent and untroubled by the presence of other four legged creatures. Although Kifaru horses are well schooled and completely at home in the bush, riding is for experienced riders only. There is an additional charge.

Elewana Kifaru House also offers evening camel rides for those without riding skills. Led by experienced Samburu handlers, camel riders can enjoy a scenic walk through the wilderness. Experience the gentle, rolling pace of this traditional Samburu transport.

Cultural Village Visits

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy borders the Samburu communities of Tassia and Il Ngwesi in the arid lowlands of the north. The conservancy does extensive outreach work into the surrounding communities with its Community Development Program. This includes healthcare, education, micro-finance, and water projects. This is to share with the community the benefits of wildlife.

Elewana Kifaru House offers visits to neighboring local Samburu homesteads (manyattas). For an additional fee, the Samburu families will be delighted to show you around their traditional homes. Built by the women from cattle dung and grass. And share their way of life with you and sell their traditional handicrafts.

Conservancy Visits

For a small donation to the Lewa Education Program guests can visit the local schools during term time. They can also have a tour of the Conservancy offices and participate in Conservation work. Such as the training of the anti-poaching tracker dogs.

2026 and 2027 Experiences & Activities (US$ per person)	On Game Package
Scheduled and Shared Game Drives, Twice Daily	Incl
2 hr Guided Walking Safari with Professional Guide
4 hr Guided Walking Safari with Professional Guide	$115
Night Game Drive | Min-2 : Max-6	Incl
2 hr Guided Horse or Camel Back Safari | Min-2 guests *	$120
Behind the Scenes Tour of Lewa Conservancy HQ	Incl
Forest Visit | Ngare Ndare | Min-4 guests	$85
Airstrip Transfer | Lewa (per vehicle)	Incl

* Min age is 12 years
Experiences and activities are subject to availability, and weather conditions.

Getting to Kifaru House

Lewa Main Airstrip is a 45 minute flight from Wilson Airport and a 15 minute drive from camp.
There are daily flights departing Nairobi Wilson Airport
We can arrange road transfers or private air charters to/from any area in Kenya.

The best time to visit Elewana Kifaru House

The Lewa region offers great safaris all year. The best time to travel is between July to September. December to February are also a good time to visit. This is when there isn’t that much rain. The wet months are April, May & November. This can cause problems as some roads are inaccessible.

Days are usually warm with no to little humidity. The evenings and early mornings can get chilly. Low populated environments at altitudes higher than 4,000ft, including Elewana Kifaru House, can be considered malaria free. All beds have mosquito nets.

Elewana Kifaru House Accommodation Rates

There are a limited number of triples available.
The Family Suite rate is for 2 x adults and 2 x children.
Additional adults and children can be accommodated in the Family Suite at an additional cost and on request. Adults are 75% and children are 25% of the per person sharing rate.

The first single room in any booking will not incur a single room supplement. Any additional single rooms in the same booking will be charged at the full single room rate. Except when a booking contains more than 3 single rooms. Any additional single rooms beyond the first 3 single rooms will be charged at the double room rate.

The game package rates include:
Accommodation.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Soft drinks, beer, house wines and selected spirits, teas, coffees and refreshments (on the property and activities).
Laundry services.
Scheduled and shared game drives.
Guided walking safari, Ngare Ndare Forest Visit, sundowners, bush breakfast. Transfers to and from designated airstrips.

The game package rate excludes champagne, private cellar wines, and premium spirits. It also excludes activities not included above.

Elewana Kifaru House Accommodation Special Offers

Please note: check with us as offers change and some are valid for short times etc.
Offers cannot be combined with any other offer / discount and are subject to availability.
They are applicable on accommodation rates only.

Elewana Circuit Discount

Kifaru House Lewa is part of the Elewana Collection. This collection of luxury boutique lodges, camps, and hotels are all in iconic locations across Kenya and Tanzania. Stay longer at any combination of these properties and get great discounts.

In 2027, it isn’t distinguished by dates.

The Circuit Discount Offer is valid at:
Tarangire Treetops, The Manor at Ngorongoro, Serengeti Migration Camp, Serengeti Pioneer Camp, Ngorongoro Explorer, and Serengeti Explorer in Tanzania. Plus, Kilindi Zanzibar.
OR:
Loisaba Tented Camp, Loisaba Star Beds, Loisaba Lodo Springs, Lewa Safari Camp, Kifaru House Lewa, Sand River Mara, Elephant Pepper and Little Elephant Pepper Camps, Tortilis Camp Amboseli, and Elsa’s Kopje in Kenya.

The Elewana Circuit Discount Offer does not apply to Arusha Coffee Lodge.

Stay 4 Nights, Pay 3 Nights

Only pay for 3 nights. Your 4th night is on us between 5th January – 31st May 2027 or 1st November to 19th December 2027! That’s a 25% discount!

Valid at all Elewana properties as detailed in above circuit discount offer except Arusha Coffee Lodge and Kilindi Zanzibar.

Pay 4 Stay 5

Unwind a Little Longer:  Book 4 consecutive nights at a single property or at a combination of Elewana lodges and enjoy the 5th night complimentary. For travel dates between 5th January – 31st May 2027 or 1st November to 19th December 2027. That’s a 20% discount!

This offer can be redeemed at all Elewana properties, excluding Arusha Coffee Lodge and Kilindi Zanzibar.

Honeymoons at Elewana Kifaru House

The wilderness, the luxury, and the closeness with nature make a safari with Elewana the most romantic of holidays. Watching the crimson sun rise over a landscape unchanged since the beginning of time. Watching the sun sink on the equator at sundown. Driving amongst wild game. Indulging in romantic al fresco dining under the immense African skies drowning in stars. Who better to share it with than the love of your life?

The beautiful setting at Elewana Kifaru House is ideal for that very special romantic holiday. There are often special offers and upgrades for honeymooners.

Weddings

In the magical, private grounds of Elewana Kifaru House, they have hosted many beautiful weddings, blessings, and renewals of vows for our guests. From small simple ceremonies involving merely a glass of Champagne at the end of a game drive, to elaborate three day events. Options include legal marriages conducted by the local commissioner or religious minister or a blessing by the chief of the local tribal community.

Whatever your preference, Kifaru House will create an unforgettable occasion and memories that you can cherish forever.

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