Why stay at Simba Wells Hotel
- 20 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- hotel
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
135
Species
20
Mammals
46
Birds
Most observed
- Lion5 sightings
- African Savanna Elephant5 sightings
- Gray Crowned-Crane4 sightings
- Plains Zebra4 sightings
- Grévy's Zebra4 sightings
- White Rhinoceros4 sightings
- Olive Baboon4 sightings
- Reticulated Giraffe4 sightings
- Pied Crow3 sightings
- African Buffalo3 sightings
Best time to stay at Simba Wells Hotel
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 | 23° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 22° | 23° |
| Low | 14° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 14° |
| Rain mm | 76 | 73 | 94 | 234 | 99 | 19 | 35 | 38 | 46 | 96 | 176 | 93 |
| Humidity | 70% | 66% | 68% | 80% | 79% | 74% | 74% | 72% | 70% | 69% | 80% | 76% |
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
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from $505pp/night
Mid-range
Lewa House
from $505pp/night
Mid-range
Elewana Kifaru House
from $805pp/night
Luxury
Mams Plaza
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Data updated May 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo