Kifaru House is located on the Lewa Downs Cattle Ranch. Kifaru, the Swahili word for rhino, is the dream realized by one of Lewa Conservancy’s donors. A private villa built with no compromise in quality or comfort by a unique individual. 

The living area is as spacious as the vast plains it overlooks. With a comfortable sitting area around a huge fireplace, it is the perfect spot for conversation after a day filled with adventure. The dining area includes a spectacular table crafted from ancient dhow wood plus an inviting fireplace. Kifaru has a swimming pool which looks out towards Mt. Kenya. 

A short walk from the main area through the beautiful gardens, takes you to six cottages. Each cottage has large windows looking out on stunning views and is furnished with beautiful colonial style furniture. Canopied double beds, ensuite baths and private verandahs make these luxuries in the wild. 

All income generated by Kifaru House is directly reinvested into wildlife conservation and local community development programs. 

Conference and event facilities

Upon application.

Child-friendly

Children are welcome.

What to see and do

Activities

• Day and night game drives

• Bush walks

• Sundowners

• Educational talks on the history and day to day operation of the Conservancy

• Visits to a pre-historic archaeological site

• View the wildlife from game blinds

• Game viewing:  - day and night in our open 4 wheel drive vehicles, on horseback, on camels, on escorted bush walks

• Bird watching

• Cultural visits with local communities

• Farm and craft tours

• Swimming, tennis and jogging for the active

Other attractions

• Horse riding

• Camel riding

• Visit Il N’gwesi cultural village