Why stay at Lewa Campsite
- 50 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- camp
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
454
Species
50
Mammals
221
Birds
Most observed
- Grévy's Zebra50 sightings
- White Rhinoceros48 sightings
- African Savanna Elephant40 sightings
- Reticulated Giraffe30 sightings
- Somali Ostrich28 sightings
- Waterbuck26 sightings
- Superb Starling25 sightings
- Plains Zebra25 sightings
- Lion24 sightings
- Northern Red-billed Hornbill24 sightings
Best time to stay at Lewa Campsite
Best months:
June
September
October
JanGreat19°C57mm
FebGreat21°C35mm
MarGreat21°C46mm
AprGood20°C115mm
MayGreat20°C66mm
JunExcellent19°C17mm
JulGreat19°C39mm
AugGreat19°C39mm
SepGreat20°C30mm
OctGreat21°C34mm
NovGood19°C118mm
DecGreat19°C54mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 24° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 23° | 24° |
| Low | 14° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 14° |
| Rain mm | 51 | 35 | 40 | 117 | 74 | 19 | 50 | 49 | 38 | 37 | 100 | 41 |
| Humidity | 63% | 56% | 57% | 71% | 71% | 65% | 68% | 68% | 63% | 60% | 73% | 67% |
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Lewa Airstrip (KE-0052)
4 km from the park
International airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
180 km from the park
Other lodges in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Lewa Safari Camp
from $505pp/night
Mid-range
Lewa House
from $505pp/night
Mid-range
Elewana Kifaru House
from $805pp/night
Luxury
Mams Plaza
Daiichi
Elephant Corridor Resort
Other parks in Laikipia & Mount Kenya Region
Lewa Campsite FAQs
Data updated May 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo