Kifaru House, located in the renowned Lewa Conservancy, offers a serene African retreat named after the Swahili word for rhino, reflecting its focus on black and white rhino conservation. This intimate property provides a luxurious bush experience with a cozy sitting room and an elegant dining area that opens onto a spacious terrace. Guests can enjoy sunny al fresco breakfasts overlooking a lively waterhole or relax by the infinity pool with sweeping views of the plains. Surrounded by lush lawns and birdlife, the property ensures exclusivity with five charming thatched cottages, each featuring lavish four-poster beds and spacious en-suite bathrooms.
Lewa Conservancy, covering 65,000 acres, offers dramatic views of Mt. Kenya to the south and arid lands to the north. Established in 1983 as a rhino conservancy, it is renowned for its successful breeding programs for rhinos and Grevy's zebras, housing 10% of Kenya's rhino population and 20% of the world’s Grevy's zebras. The fenced conservancy employs over 150 rangers and supports neighboring communities through its Community Development Program, providing healthcare, education, micro-finance, and water projects to share the benefits of wildlife conservation.