Location: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Overview
Surrounded by 68,000 acres of pure wilderness of the renowned World Heritage Site, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, the lodge location is truly exceptional. With Kenya’s arid North to one side, and the lush foothills of Mount Kenya on the other, Sirikoi enjoys a beautiful spring-like climate year round. Starting out with just 15 black rhinos in 1984, as a small and intimate family-owned safari lodge, Sirikoi offers unrivalled exclusivity and charm. The four luxury tents, Sirikoi Cottage and Private Sirikoi House are perfectly positioned along the spring-fed Sirikoi stream, immersed in nature with wildlife all around.
Sirikoi resembles an eco-chic African home and while it offers a sure sense of luxury and high level of service, it manages to be welcoming, comfortable and unpretentious. All the rooms are spacious and tastefully designed, with unique décor touches, a sitting area, big Victorian bathtubs, rain-showers, fireplaces and a private deck.
The lodge runs off solar power, taps all water from a natural spring, uses natural cleaning products and toiletries wherever possible, follows a strict recycling policy and grows their own fruits and vegetables. Most of the large team of 48 staff, are from the neighbouring villages close by, and have worked for years at Sirikoi, working tirelessly behind the scenes to look after just 18 guests when the lodge is full.
Uniqueness of this Camp
Every year this Lodge has won awards in several categories around the World namely example ; Kenya’s Leading Safari Lodge 2021 – World Travel Awards, Kenya’s Leading Safari Lodge 2020 – World Travel Awards, Ecotourism Kenya Gold-rated Lodge from 2015 – 2021 and many more.
Lewa’s rhino population has since risen steadily, making the Conservancy the pioneer rhino conservation success story in Kenya and East Africa. Guests enjoy prime game viewing on morning, evening and night game drives on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in their own exclusive and open vehicle, or in a leather chair on the Sirikoi deck overlooking the busy waterhole and wildlife on the lawns.
The food at Sirikoi is farm-to-table experience is extraordinary. Meals are colourful, fresh and unpretentious. Guests are delighted by the home-styled cooking, most of the fresh produce comes from – the prolific vegetable garden. With spring water feeding the garden, naturally rich soil, organic elephant-dung fertilizer made on site, and equatorial sunshine, the garden produces an impressive amount of fruits, vegetables and herbs – over 80 in fact – all year round.
Accommodation
The Sirikoi House; includes 3 en-suite bedrooms (a Master Suite, separate cottage with two en-suite bedrooms), a central living and dining cottage renowned for its unique positioning and decor. A private deck built overlooking the wetland, perfect for private meals and sundowners. Sirikoi House is only sold on an exclusive use basis (6 guests) and comes with its own private safari vehicle and guide, chef and team of staff. Guests’ have the choice of private dining or meals on the main Sirikoi deck.
The Sirikoi Cottage; perfect for families with children or friends traveling together, with two large en-suite bedrooms, a central living, dining room, and small kitchen. A shared living space opens out onto a spacious private deck overlooking the beautiful views of the waterhole. This Cottage is for 4 guests sold exclusively.
The 4 luxury tented; rooms each has a sitting area leading to the outside deck, a large double bed or two single beds with a wardrobe behind the bed, a fireplace which is lit each evening, an en-suite bathroom with a free-standing bath, rain shower The tents are sold individually.
Amenities
Room Amenities: Balcony / deck, bath, complimentary Wi-Fi, dressing gowns, electrical outlets, fireplace, hair dryer, internet access (Complimentary), laundry (Complimentary), pure cotton linen, safe, tea / coffee.
Camp Amenities: High-speed Wi-Fi, exclusive game drive vehicles, private deck, sitting area, fire place, Victorian bath and rain shower, hair dryers, handmade, organic toiletries, laundry, digital safes, international plug sockets foods from the organic vegetable garden, Sirikoi Gift Shop, Gym and infinity pool, 24-hour Security, bar, barbeque facilities, battery charging facilities, eco-friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), laundry service (Complimentary), library, malaria free, meal on request, mobile connectivity, secure parking, babysitting service, credit card and room service.
Activities
Lodge Activities: game viewing big 5, bird watching, elephant interaction, fine dining, game guided walks, garden tours, gourmet picnic, helicopter scenic flights, high Tea, horse-back Safaris, massages, night drives, rhino tracking, scenic flights
Activities Nearby: Animal Encounters, bird watching, catch-and-release fishing, child friendly activities, cultural Tours, cycling, fly Fishing, game viewing, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Quad Biking, Rhino Tracking and Tree-top Canopy Tour.