Lewa Wilderness

Lewa Wilderness is one of the legacies of the work of the Craig/Douglas family, which ran Lewa Downs from 1922 as a cattle ranch encouraging the large number of resident wildlife to co-exist with the ranch cattle. In 1972, they began hosting visitors and when, in 1990, David and Delia Craig retired, their son Will and his wife Emma took over the running of the lodge. Lewa Wilderness is today still the family home of Will and Emma Craig where, with the help of their team, they proudly continue to entertain guests.

We personally recommend the stay at Lewa Wilderness as it provides a truly unique safari experience.

The lodge has nine exclusive rooms: six thatched cottages tucked into the hillside overlooking Lewa’s Eastern Marania Valley, and three thatched garden cottages set in the beautiful green lawns. Each cottage is tastefully decorated with some of the Craig’s own antique and handmade furniture, giving each its own rustic charm and the character of a ranch homestead.