Kifaru House

The stay

A visit to Elewana Kifaru House is to plunge into the timeless tranquility of Africa. Located within the world-famous Lewa Conservancy, home to East Africa’s healthiest black and white rhino populations, this bijou property takes its name from the Swahili word for rhino. The property luxuriates in total exclusivity with five charming thatched cottages tucked away in an oasis of vibrant lawns, filled with birdsong.

The five cottages at Kifaru House offer a calm base inside the Lewa Conservancy, where guests can move between the pool, the bar and the library before returning to a quiet veranda. Each cottage is thatched and set among lawns that attract constant birdsong, so days unfold at a measured pace with time to rest or read between game drives.

Because the property lies inside the conservancy, it serves as a convenient starting point for tailor-made safaris that focus on rhino tracking and wider wildlife circuits across the reserve. The limited number of cottages keeps the atmosphere private, which suits travellers who prefer to combine short drives with longer stays elsewhere in Kenya.

Amenities

• Wi-Fi
• Pool
• Bar
• Library

Rooms and suites

• Double Cottage
• Twin Cottage
• King Cottage