Severin Safari Camp

Location: Tsavo West National Park , Tsavo West National Park, ke

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Currency exchange
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Wheelchair accessible
• Kid meals
• Infinity pool
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Security alarm
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Free pool cabanas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Game drive nearby
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Games
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Charcoal grill
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Bulk dispenser for toiletries

Rooms Available

• Executive Suite

  1 King Bed

  840-sq-foot room, porch/lanai with park views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator and stovetop

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower

  Practical - Safe, desk, and window screens; rollaway beds (free) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Kitchenette
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Stovetop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Champagne service
  • Window screens
  • Porch or lanai
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Tent

  The tent offers a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Window
  • Hand sanitiser

• Junior Suite

  Featuring a private entrance, this spacious suite also consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet. The unit features a mini-bar, garden views, a terrace and wine/champagne is provided for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Hand sanitiser

• Suites

  Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this tent includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a bidet. The unit features a private entrance, garden views, a terrace and wine/champagne is provided for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Window
  • Hand sanitiser

• Cottage Self Catering

  Cottage (Self-Catering) This bungalow features a private entrance with an open parking, patio and kitchenware. Please note that this cottage is located about 0.6 mi away from the main Camp. Walking is prohibited as per the KWS laws.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Fireplace
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Elena (9/5): Lodge più economico che ho trovato per soggiornare all'interno di un parco - Lodge molto bello all'interno dello Tsavo con piscina e palestra. Personale gentile e disponibile. Noi abbiamo soggiornato nel Cottage ad 1km dal lodge principale. Cottage molto spazioso, romantico e accogliente. Cibo molto buono Parlo per chi ha vissuto questa avventura senza avvalersi di un tour organizzato :Se si vuole fare il barbecue davanti al Cottage, come loro sponsorizzano, bisogna premunirsi di carne in anticipo cosa non così facile, a meno che non ci si organizzi bene in anticipo e si abbia un buon frigo portatile. Il Gate e il primo paese sono a più di 1h di distanza.
• Matthias (6/5): Schön und viel teurer als erwartet - Im Nationalpark natürlich sehr gut. Beeindruckende Tier und Pflanzenwelt für Europäer. Es fehlt der Hinweis, dass man nicht nur die Unterkunft bucht, welche für Afrika nicht günstig ist, sondern außerdem noch ca. 180 Dollar blechen muss um überhaupt dort hin zu kommen. Das muß irgendwo stehen.!!!
• Christine (8/5): Tres belle halte mais trop chère - L emplacement dans le parc La tente en pleine nature Le prix
• Thorscht (7/5): - Das gesamte Ambiente der Lodge war sehr schön mitten im Tsavo West gelegen. Wir haben die Entspannung am Pool und den zuvorkommenden Service sehr genossen. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder. Wir waren drei Nächte hier. Die Lodge hat ein System in/out. Wir hatten sichtbar auf IN justiert, Trotzdem ist an jedem der drei Morgen das Personal zu früh erschienen, um das Zimmer in Ordnung zu bringen. Einmal habe ich sogar gebeten, nicht weiter vorzudringen, .. das wurde ignoriert. Erst als ich etwas lauter wurde, ging das Personal weg. ... Es roch etwas nach WC ... Entlüftung?
• DAVIDE (2/5): A disappointing and questionable experience - What I appreciated about the property was the surrounding natural environment, as well as the reception area and the swimming pool, which are pleasant and well maintained. I stayed at Severin Safari Camp during the Christmas week. The camp itself is welcoming and well maintained, especially in the reception area. Unfortunately, my overall experience was negatively affected by extremely poor reception staff management. We had two apartments located about 1 km from the reception. Because the camp is in the middle of the savannah, guests are required to be escorted by jeep when moving between the reception area and the rooms. This was a significant limitation, as breakfast, lunch, dinner, and the swimming pool are all located near the reception, making guests completely dependent on hotel transportation. After an 8-hour safari (which is understandably exhausting), we returned to the reception, had lunch, and then waited almost an hour to be taken back to our apartments. The most serious issue is that the hotel transport never arrived, despite repeated and false assurances from the receptionist. After nearly an hour of waiting, the receptionist handed me her phone, which was ringing. To my great surprise, the caller was our safari guide—the same guide who had been with us all day and who was privately paid by us, completely independent from the hotel. He explained that the receptionist had forced him to interrupt his rest and come pick us up from reception. Both the guide and I strongly protested this unacceptable situation. It later emerged—according to another staff member who had worked the previous shift—that all the hotel vehicles were occupied serving the hotel director, who was building a large private villa next to the resort. I am honestly speechless. After what we paid, my family—including two young children—was left waiting for over an hour, without assistance, after a long safari day, simply to prioritize the personal convenience of the hotel director. This level of service is unacceptable for a resort of this standard.
• Rolf (10/5): Droomlocatie midden in safaripark. - De unieke locatie, fijne sfeer en gastvrijheid van de staf. De kitchenette van het huisje.
• Fabio mario (1/5): - Nulla! Sono arrivato alle 8 di sera con i miei 3 figli e solo allora ho scoperto di non avere la stanza nella struttura principale ma in un appartamento ad 1,5 km di distanza e loro non avevano la navetta per lo spostamento inoltre non avevo la cena e l’unica soluzione era il loro ristorante con menù fisso a 50€ a persona quando ho spiegato che non erano stati chiari sulla situazione mi è stato proposto di pagare 500€ in aggiunta a quello che avevo già pagato per dormire nella struttura e mangiare nel ristorante un trattamento che in 30 anni di viaggi non mi era mai capitato
• Donna (10/5): Stunning, best place we stayed on safari - Absolutely stunning. The tents were amazing, seemed very new and clean and the bathrooms outstanding. Pool and gym were just fantastic. The bar and restaurant area were also just stunning Nothing
• Hannah (10/5): Super value, so pleased to find a self catering safari option! - Quiet, remote, lovely pool, very authentic safari feel, bandas were great value for money. Helpful staff with directions and quickly fixing a problem in our room. Didn’t try the food. Would definitely come again! Nothing!
• Roger (10/5): Ein sehr schönes Erlebnis. - Das Personal im Severin Safari Camp ist ausserordentlich freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir haben uns von der ersten Minute an wohlgefühlt. Schon auf dem Weg zum Camp sahen wir zahlreiche Tiere, darunter eine Büffelherde, die später auch am Wasserloch direkt beim Camp erschien. Wir blieben zwei Nächte in einem der „Zelte“ mit direktem Blick auf das Wasserloch. Ständig kamen neue Tiere vorbei – Zebras, Wilderbeasts, Affen und viele mehr. Es war lebendig und faszinierend. In der ersten Nacht schlich ein einzelner Elefant um unser Zelt, brach Äste ab und stand nur wenige Meter von unserem Bett entfernt. Wir konnten ihn sogar riechen. Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. Das Essen im Camp hat uns überrascht: ausgezeichnete Qualität, weit über dem, was man in einem Safari-Camp erwarten würde. Auch vom Restaurant aus hat man freie Sicht auf ein weiteres Wasserloch, an dem laufend neue Tiergruppen vorbeizogen. Einzelne Affen und Wilderbeasts kamen bis auf etwa zehn Meter heran. Als eine grössere Gästegruppe den Tisch nach dem Frühstück verliess, stürzten sich sofort verschiedene Vögel auf die Reste – ein eindrucksvolles Schauspiel, bis das Personal eingriff. Rückblickend waren zwei Nächte zu kurz. Ich würde hier ohne Zögern drei Nächte einplanen. Eine klare Empfehlung. Wir waren haben nur 2 Übernachtungen gebucht.
• Tommy (10/5): -
• Camilie (10/5): Magnifique expérience - Ce lieu est INCROYABLE. Vous êtes en pleine savane, avec des animaux qui peuvent venir vous rendre visite autour de la piscine par exemple. Les chambres sont bien équipés, vous pouvez faire du feu pour certains juste en face de la maison. La salle de bain est originale avec des produits de qualité (bio, locaux). De plus, vous pouvez manger au restaurant, qui est ouverte sur la savane, nous avons eu la chambre de manger avec la vue sur des biches un peu plus loin. Le petit dej super complet, avec le chants des oiseaux. La piscine est super bien exposé. Je recommande à 100% ce lieu qui vous laissera des souvenirs à vie. Le personnel cherche toujours des solutions pour vous, super ensemble.
• Judith (7/5): Bandas great. Don’t eat at the lodge! - Kitani Bandas were great. The food was overpriced and very poor quality
• Liselotte (9/5): Mooie accommodatie midden in Tsavo West National Park - We verbleven in de Kitani Banda’s van Severin Safari Camp. Ze liggen midden in Tsavo West National Park, zonder hekken, waardoor je het wildleven van heel dichtbij ervaart. ’s Nachts hoorden we geluiden vlakbij en toen we uit het raam keken, stond er een giraf rustig te grazen naast onze banda. De Banda’s zijn eenvoudig maar sfeervol, met alles wat je nodig hebt voor een comfortabel verblijf. In het restaurant hebben we heerlijk gegeten, met uitzicht op de waterhole waar giraffen en zebra’s kwamen drinken terwijl wij dineerden. Het personeel was ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzaam, en alles was tot in de puntjes verzorgd.
• Robin (9/5): Travelled with two children, excellent stay and we didn't want to leave. Keep up the great work. - Fantastic location, very friendly and helpful staff. The outlook on the restaurant is brilliant with the watering holes close by, saw a lot of animals drinking there over our stay. Pool/spa if great and ticks the box. Self catering is 5 min drive from main lodge. Food was good and birthday celebration was excellent for our 7 year old. The 4 course set menu. We didn't always want to eat 4 courses. Recommend to have a one or two course available.
• Astou D. (10/5): - Franchement, expérience incroyable, best stay ever Vu sur les animaux a chaque repas et chaque plongeon D'ailleurs la piscine est juste waouh, avec une vue de malade. Le chef et le sous-chef sont des pépites, on a trop bien mangé (mention spéciale aux crêpes, un délice). Un grand merci à MacCollins qui a été aux petits soins et nous a appris plein de choses. Et Suleiman, toujours la bonne humeur au volant, qui nous a baladés partout dans le parc. Honnêtement, toute l’équipe a été top du début à la fin. Merci à vous, vous avez rendu ce séjour inoubliable RAS, tout était parfait
• anielka Gutierrez (10/5): - Un lugar espectacular donde puedes ver zebras, gnus y hasta elefantes desde la terraza! El servicio es excelente y todos te ayudan a solucionar cualquier problema!
• Sarah (9/5): Cadre idyllique - Le cadre parfait, le personnel au petit soin, les activités proposées Le choix des plats assez limité
• laure (6/5): - Le camp principal est très beau avec une belle vue, un beau parc où vont les animaux, une belle salle à manger Les bungalows ne sont pas du tout au même endroit, il faut prendre une voiture pour y aller. Ils sont très rustiques. Les repas sont plutôt chers et ne sont pas compris quand on est dans les bungalows
• Britta (10/5): Amazing camp in the middle of wildlife - Amazing Camp in the middle of Tsavo West. All the staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful. Our lodge was very clean, spacious and cozy. The bed had a good and clean mosquito net and the matress was super comfortable. Our terrace was right in front of a small water hole were we saw loads of animals like antilopes, zebras, monkeys, flocks of birds and even a crocodile. At dinner we saw an elephant family coming close which was one highlight of our trip. Dinner was tasty and they catered for all of our dietary requirements. At breakfast we enjoyed the good buffet selection whilst taking in the views. We left before lunch but they provided us, and even our guide with lunch boxes - which was a great touch. As the camp is surrounded by wildlife the staff really looks out for the guests, guide you from and to the lodges after dark, so we aways felt safe. We had only one night there - we could have stayed much longer.
• Martin (10/5): - Das Dinner was ausgezeichnet. Die Lage, die Lodge, das Ambiente. Alles perfekt.
• Christian (10/5): - Tolles Bad, schöne Lage im Busch, herzliches Personal. Die Beleuchtung empfand ich als ungemütlich.
• Nadezda (4/5): Enttäuschend. - Es waren Tieren vor dem REstaurant zu beobachten: Zebras und Gazellen. Das war schön. Vor dem Hasu auf Wunsch ist uns Holz für Feuer vorbereitet gewesen. Danke! Das Essen musste wir separat bezahlen (sehr teuer) - Preis - Leistung passen nicht! Das Personal war nicht freudnlich. Beim Abreise das REstaurant Personal hat uns angehaltet - damit wir das trinkgeld ihnen dann direkt zhalen müssen. War etwas seltsam und hat sich wie ein muss angefühlt. Allgemein Zimmer war klein und veraltet. Man musste unser Reisebgleiter für den Fahrt vom Lobby bis Zimmer haben - ca. 5 Min. Fahrt. Swimmingpool - eher klein - nicht für alle Gäste gedacht. Allgemein - Preis - Leistung Verhältnis passt nicht. Wir kommen leider nie wieder. Habe ich auch an der Rezeption gesagt.
• Koshane (10/5): - The experience of coming close to the game next to the dining area was phenomenal. I think it should be made clear upon booking that the park fees are not included. To consider that park fees are charged per day, the amount payable by non residents in relation to the costs per day in comparison to accommodation is exorbitant.
• Karell (9/5): Magique - Dormir dans le parc au milieu des animaux c’était magique, le réceptionniste Cosmus nous a donné plein de conseils et d’explications sur la faune merci à lui. Piscine extérieure dans la savane exceptionnel. Tarifs restaurant très élevés pour le pays.
• Massabo (9/5): Great experience - The location is wonderful, we loved staying in a park without fences and very close to animals, amazing experience The kitchen in the Banda is a bit small
• Coralie (10/5): Au coeur de la nature - La localisation idéale pour visiter le parc, la chambre/lit/drap, la salle de sport, la piscine, la boisson d'accueil, le feu de bois, les équipements de la cuisine sont tout à fait corrects. Les boissons offertes dans le réfrigérateur. Les produits cosmétiques à disposition. La proximité des animaux/oiseaux. Le manque d'assistance. Nous avons parcouru le parc avec notre voiture par nous même, nous aurions aimé avoir des conseils concrets en ce qui concerne la visite du parc que ce soit en termes de sécurité, de durée de trajet, de zones à favoriser... Enfin, le fait qu'il n'y ait pas de réseau, ni de numéro d'urgence est un problème qui incombe au parc national et non au Severin.
• Janna (10/5): We had an absolutely amazing stay at Severin and if we can, we will definitely come back. - The staff at Severin was amazing, all very kind-hearted and friendly. From the operational manager to the cook and the drivers, they will make your stay unforgettable. The landscapes are great and you will be able to spot wildlife like zebras and giraffes during dinner or from your bedroom.
• Jonathan (9/5): Superb -
• Anne (10/5): Fabulous. - Location amazing. Stayed in the Bandas and they were amazing. Alpha was exceptionally helpful. Nothing
• Hillie (9/5): Superb -
• Mazzega (8/5): Very good -
• Christoph (10/5): Exceptional - Magic place! Many animals can be spotted while having breakfast or dinner (just at a few meters!).
• Simon (9/5): Lovely staff great place. - Great location we stayed in self catering. The staff lit a fire every night(2) for us. Good spot for seeing animals. The lighting in the room could be a little better.
• Giorgio (9/5): Very nice rooms inside the park - The room and the bathroom are really nice and well furnished. It is inside the park. The guy attending the room was extremely nice and kind. The room has access to a kitchen (if you don’t have meals in the rate it is pretty expensive to eat at their restaurant) It is detached from the main structure (reception, pool, restaurant) and it is not allowed to walk back and forth. The receptionist was not very kind during the check in process.
• Elizabeth (8/5): Very good - Service was good and friendly. It was good to meet some of the staff after 15years. Food and drinks are overpriced.
• Sybil (9/5): Stunning lodge I would def. come back - We had a tent. It was stunning. There were even 2 yoga mats in the tent to use. We heared the lions at night and many more animals. Super adventerous. The staff helped zipping up the windows at night. Surrounding, lodge, fireplace, bar, restaurant, pool area, all the lights at night etc. absolutely stunning. The beautiful Massai walk you to the room at night. We loved our stay. I would def. come back. (Fyi at the park gate tsavo west, the system to pay the park fee does not always work, they dont take cash and let you wait) One person at the reception and at the bar were rude. For kids it would be good to offer snacks the whole day (as snacks on the room are forbidden because of the monkeys which makes sense)
• Sarah (7/5): Good -
• Maksim (9/5): Superb -
• Birgit (10/5): Exceptional - It was our fifth time to stay at Kitani Bandas and we will definitely come back. The houses are simple, but very clean and well equipped. You miss nothing!
• Neil (8/5): Good - Perfect location in the park, friendly and helpfull staff. Good food, while eating in the restaurant you can view Some animals If you drive yourself to the park, in wet season in can be tricky and not recommended if you don,t have a desent 4x4 car
• Roy (9/5): Great stay in Tsavo West :-) -
• Barbora (10/5): Perfect family safari. Affordable yet high standard. - The place was great, perfect service, tasteful, good food. Excellent driver and management. Nice spa, incredible massage. Lots of different activities. Perfect value for money. Wifi did not work most of the time. Some of the staff were little less motivated than others.
• Jana (8/5): Good Camp - Perfect spot in the park, very cosy at the main camp, great night game drive Food was very expensive and we always had to take a whole 4 course menu, communication between the stuff members was lacking (we had to confirm the same thing multiple times with different people)
• Sergio (9/5): Good Tsavo inside the park resting place. - Great place to stay at Tsavo west NP. The restaurant and the views of the water hole are amazing. Good service, and Best quality of products served in the restaurant. A litle tricky to have the Keys of my cabin, but finally I got It.
• Ewa (10/5): Excelent and quiet place - We spent 4 wonderful days in this hotel. It was a brilliant place to rest after the earlier safari. We stayed in a tent which was very well decorated. We liked very large beds. The camp is extremely quiet, wild animals ( elephants, zebras ect.)approached the tents and the restaurant almost every day! There is no fence, but it is very well protected. Very good food, which is not so common in this type of places. Bravo to the cook! The entire team is extremely nice and helpful! Very nice swimming pool. We really recommend this place, specially that is not very very expansive:)) some shower renovation in the tents maybe?
• Tauri (9/5): Meeting nature and wildlife… - It was extremely beautiful location, maybe it was just bit too long drive from the national park gate to the property, but it was worth it! Pure nature! No screens, no other sounds. Just meet the nature! The price of the stay DOES NOT INCLUDE quite expensive national park fees. We had 2 nights and need to pay over 200 USD additionally for the national park fees…
• Alexander (9/5): Excellent place with alternatives for slimmer purses - We stayed in the less luxurious but cheaper Bandas and that was excellent choice. We had Giraffes walking 3 m from our terrace. The kitchen had all needed for self catering, including a fridge. The dinner at the lodge (not included) was exceptional. The pool (included) was a heaven after a long Safari day. Many mosquitoes at the Bandas and windows without mosquito nets.
• Polina (8/5): Very good -
• Lor_rein (7/5): Good - The Banda's were very nice and cosy with nice beds, bathrooms and great mosquito nets. The kitchen was also well equipped and Cosmos took good care of us. The swimming pool was great. The staff at the reception weren't very helpful or informative and it was not easy to find especially as many roads leading to the camp were flooded
• Patricia (9/5): Exceptional location and relaxing place - The location, the spa/swimming pool, the kindness of the staff Booking.com did not mention that we would not be in the camp but 5 mn away by car with self-catering. Fortunately, there were available tents and the staff arranged a stay at the camp, but it costed double the initial price, which was not expected.
• Katja (9/5): great, always again.... - We have stayed there before and will always return when in Tsavo West. The best is the use of the swimming pool and the bonfire in front of the house at night while using the small kitchen to prepare a warm meal!!!! not applicable
• Adam (10/5): Kitani bandas to choose - Kitani bandas location and convenience Nothing
• Roy (8/5): Great stay in West Tsavo -
• Robert (8/5): Nice lodge but we felt a bit cut off on the self-catering bandas. - Nice lodge serving excellent (but expensive) food. We stayed in the self-catering Kitani Bandas (cottages), from where we had to drive to the main lodge to make use of its facilities.
• Ιωάννης (6/5): Perfect location, but poor accomodation ( at the bandas) - Very friendly and polite staff. Delicious food. Perfect location inside Tsavo West national park. While the tents are very luxurious, the bandas seem kinda abandoned. There isn't any means to transfer from the camp to the bandas, and its prohibited to walk due to wildlife. Likely we gad our driver. Inside the apartment there were insect (spider) and one lizard. The food is quite expensive, and the bandas are quite expensive, compared to the quality. Last and most important, there was an issue with the hot water. Me and my wife had to take our shower without hot water, thus resulting waking up the next morning with a cold. We are not sure about the camps, but the bandas are kinda poor. Totally not worthy the money they charged.
• David (10/5): Exceptional -
• Gröschl (4/5): greatly overpriced and under delivered. - The receptionist showed great empathy and tried her best to respond to our complaints. We arrived at 7,30pm in the evening after a long drive from Arusha that included a border crossing. One of the security guards at the hotel explained that we were rater late... this is not the kind of welcoming the two co-owners advocate in their brochure. We were given two bandas about one kilometer away from the hotel facilities. and its staff. The bandas are part of a previous Lodge with a different name. Numerous of the bandas seemed abandoned and were run down (see photo). We were told by staff that animals (including lions and buffalos) access the property of the bandas at night. Yet, the hotel did not provide any security staff around the bandas at night- something I have not seen in any other hotel or lodge in other parks in the past. In our bandas there was one piece of soap. No welcome water, no shampoo, no shower gels. The mosquito nets were with holes (see photo). In the 'kitchen' we found one glass for four guests. The light in the drive way was broken/did not work. Dinner for kids and adults was a set menu at almost 40 US Dollars per person with no other options- kids regardless of age paid the same price. Breakfast was buffet style at 20 dollars - kids regardless of age paid the same price.
• George (4/5): Good location but overpriced and mediocre. - good location, good breakfast, comfy bed - no hot water - room we booked was not available and no one told us until we got there; we got a downgrade and a massage as bonus - confusing checkin, very confused and grumpy staff - no mosquito net in the room; we had a few mosquitoes and flies even though we were reassured there were none - people allowed to smoke in the common area - taps in the room spraying water everywhere - one of the bottles of water we ordered tasted very heavily like disinfectant
• Bastian (8/5): Very good - Nice lodge and bandas located in the middle of the wilderness (the view is a bit limited though). Great staff who treated us very fairly (one of us was sick and was served a minimal breakfast without being charged). The Bandas are in a different, non-walkable location from the main lodge. That wasn't clear from the booking page. Breakfast wasn't a buffet and needed to be ordered; it took forever to be served (almost 1 hour).
• Kakadu112 (1/5): Unethical business practice - Could be a good location in the parc but is badly managed. Infrastructure generally apealing but needs investment. Unhappy and unmotivatwd personnel. Tried to trick us into signing an encompassing waiver of liability, which we refused. Then they coerced us by claiming we couldnt stay if we didnt sign. Given time and remote location this meant that the threatened that we had to sleep in our car in the national park, with four small children and among wild animals. Unethical if not illegal. Also no electricity in the night (stopping generatirs) and only coöd water.
• Diana (10/5): It’s a fantastic place! Beautiful in every way! - Location, good taste on furniture, good food, friendly staff, great views. Lack of electricity throughout the night ( my husband sleeps with a CPAP machine).
• Bafaba (9/5): Superb - We loved the location being inside the Park, and being surrounded by wildlife and nature. Cosmos was an excellent help, telling us about things we could see. N/A
• Andreas (10/5): Exceptional -
• Himmiche (8/5): Very good -
• Robert (10/5): A wonderful adventure deep in the savannah - The close access to animals It was great!
• Frank (10/5): You cannot get any better than this!!! - Just wonderful. You will not find this level of service even in Mombasa and Nairobi hotels. The staff is amazing as are the culinary creations from the on-site restraunt. There is nothing I can say negative about this experience. In the jungle living like a king. To those who expect National Geographic please set your sites lower. While you will see plenty of African animals the king of the jungle is elusive.
• Marek (10/5): Exceptional -
• Caecilie (10/5): Absolutely amazing stay, very recommended 👌 - We stayed at the self-catering banta. We had an amazing time, special thanks to the exceptionally friendly and welcoming staff. The place was clean, well equipped and spacious. No complaints from our side.
• Katie (9/5): amazing, serene overnight stay - The pool and massage facilities are wonderful. lovely tents. Wonderful atmosphere. nothing
• Messerli (8/5): Very good -
• Romain (9/5): Dreamy oasis in the heart of a national park - Beautiful, tasteful and peaceful lodge in the heart of Tsavo west. Beautiful tents and atmosphere with animals all around. Delicate service; great food…a must is to go for the rangers bush walk they’re offering !
• Claire (9/5): Wish we had stayed longer recommend a few night to allow to enjoy the stay as much as the game - Breakfast was lovely and we were joined by zebras the location of the restaurant is just stunning
• Laura (9/5): Unforgettable nights - We stayed at the Kitani Bandas and were happy we did! We were expecting a lot of insects or mosquitoes but there were none and we spent great nights there, enjoying our fire pit and hearing hyenas. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchenware, including coffee pot, were all new. Nothing, I will repeat this experience. Thank you!
• Erik (10/5): Exceptional - We stayed in the Bandas cooking our own food for our family of 5. Clean and very good location out in Tsavo. The kids loved the pool.
• Tony (10/5): Exceptional -
• Simon (6/5): Over priced, windy, dusty and not much wildlife. - The location gave a great opportunity to watch for oryx and kundu. The wind is very strong and surprisingly chilly at this site. It also throws up a lot of dusty. The staff were on the whole very helpful and very attentive.
• Tracy (8/5): love this place, will be back - this is a really well run self catering camp in the middle of tsavo west. big cottages that have comfy beds, all linen provided, big kitchen that has everything you need. big bathrooms, hot showers, shampoo etc. all you need to bring is your food. Cosmas, the camp attend is amazing. not a thing
• Sophia (9/5): Superb -
• Callan (9/5): restful, nature filled, amazing. - the cottages are so comfortable and have everything you need. Cosmas is an excellent host. nothing
• Robertus1965 (8/5): Very good -
• David (8/5): Nice stay - Location is amazing. The game drives were among the best of the six safaris we have done in Africa. The lodge is beautiful (dining area, swimming pool). The food (set menu with some options) is OK but not spectacular. Very good driver/guide (Mohammed), staff at reception is helpful. We were in the bandas (self catering, although we mainly ate in the restaurant) and we had the feeling these were a bit treated like the 'stepchildren': we didn't have warm water during our 2-day stay ("technical issues"), WiFi was rather patchy and the 'cleaner' was not very pro-active (or active, for that matter 🤭). But all in all these were minor hiccups that are quickly forgotten.
• Abdulbasit (7/5): Good -
• Neunmalklug (6/5): Pleasant - The food is excellent and the service great. The tents are well equipped and close by the main area.
• Jelena (9/5): Superb -
• Simon (9/5): great - Amazing location open to the park and great staff drinks were pricey and the room needed a fan in it
• Philippe_92100 (7/5): Good - To be in the park for the night, Calaos, impalas, monkeys so close to you! The room itself The room is, if you take the affordable price, 5 minutes road from the main camp. Hard to find. And a guy is waiting for you on the difficult to find arrival with your key with absolutely no added value than expecting his tip
• Christopher (10/5): Excellent. - The chance to stay in Tsavo at what is still quite expensive but a fraction of the other properties around here is great, and it was described as 'self catering cottage' and it really did fit the bill. Get wildlife strolling by (eg giraffe) and whole place is clean and as it should be. The only minor point I would have is that we were sent off to find our room in the dark and there was really no way that we could have found it. A man came chasing after us, seemingly playing the 'tip' game - make sure they get lost then come and rescue when you were always intending to come along.
• Alexandra (10/5): Exceptional - everything was amazing
• Christina (10/5): Exceptional in every way! - Beautiful and relaxing - the best massage I have ever had!
• Judit (10/5): Luxury in the Nature - Wonderful place, nice people. Direct contact to wild! From the bed best wiev to game.
• Mary (10/5): - We were there for just one night but what a lovely camp. A couple of comments for improvements: on arrival, there was no one at the reception and we had to wait for about 10 minutes. Secondly, breakfast is served until 10.00 am. However, as we were having breakfast at 8.00, staff began clearing and moving tables and speaking loudly to each other, completely disrupted the serene ambience that we were enjoying. This needs to be looked into to enhance client experiences.
• Jen (10/5): - Loved everything, especially the staff and the food. It was great having a 4 course dinner each night in a beautiful location.

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