Is a bit expensive for the service they offer

Animals in front of room

Stayed in March 2025

Nice location and spacious rooms. It’s just outside Tsavo West national park gate and also very close to the nearest gate to Tsavo East national park (approx 10-15min drive). Staff is very friendly and restaurant serves great food. We especially loved the lounge chairs on the private balcony attached to the tent from where you can see the nearby river (we saw some pretty big crocs).

Stayed in March 2025

A magical hotel along the river, where wildlife is an integral part of the experience – elephants, impalas, crocodiles, hippos, monkeys, and on rare occasions, even lions have been spotted just outside the cottages. The staff, from the reception to the security guards, are both professional and incredibly hospitable. In particular, the hotel manager, Festes Mbeva, is the most humble and welcoming person I have ever met. Cooling off in the pool after a safari trip and relaxing in the shade while the cool breeze offers relief on a hot afternoon is an experience I will never forget. The rooms are of excellent quality, and both breakfast and dinner were delightful. We decided to extend our stay by another night, and I’m already looking forward to coming back in two years.

Stayed in February 2025

If you are reading this review, stop debating and book Maneaters! Our stay was nothing short of magical, an unforgettable experience where we were truly cared for from start to finish. A heartfelt thank you to Rose, Rosemary, and Rubin, our fantastic safari driver who also ensured seamless transportation to and from the train in Voi. And the wildlife? Absolutely breathtaking! Watching elephants, monkeys, and crocodiles up close so near you could almost reach out and touch them was simply incredible.

Stayed in February 2025

Mattresses we very had

A nice quiet location and the staff were efficient and could not do enough for you

Stayed in February 2025

Amazing place. Did a late brekkie for us after we did a self tour in the National Park. This was very thoughtful!

Stayed in January 2025

A bit old, especially bathrooms Security guy asked me for money or buy him a beer Not as nice as on the pictures Food overall very poor quality Very touristy

Pet Friendly Managed our situation with our dog barking while we were away very well Clean Nice view Close to the park (13 mins by car to the gate)

Stayed in January 2025

Internet access in the tents would be great. The food could have been a bit more interesting, but what I liked is that you can order and it’s not a buffet.

Little bungalows (stable tents) at a fantastic location just along the Tsavo river. It is wonderful to watch the river and monkeys playing in it. The location along the route Mombasa Nairobi is great. The staff was super nice! Great value for money.

Stayed in January 2025

I have read that in some rooms you can hear the train passing, which was not the case for our room. We only heard the nature!

The terrace in front of the room was excellent to watch animals coming to the river. The room is functional furnished with a big confortable bed and even reading lights inside the mosquito net (well thought). The location between the Tsavo East and West NP is great and the story of the railway (old station, museum) interesting. The food was served as buffet (breakfast, dinner). The staff is very attentive and helpful. The lodge organised us on request a transfer from Voi and a game drive.

Stayed in January 2025

It was hard to get asleep at night because of the very noisy fan and the nature around

The pool and the location is very good but needs a warning that to get to the hotel is quite hard as it is situated in the middle of nowhere. Some signs need to be put for the better understanding of the road

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing everything was very 👍

The location, the staff and the food. The tent ,the atmosphere the game drives. Great cocktails too

Stayed in November 2024

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Great location next to river in the Tsavo National Park, in between wildlife. Very relaxed atmosphere and great care from friendly staff. Very good kitchen!

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing. Having to leave!

Everything about this place was exceptional. The welcoming staff, communication prior to arrival, the support they gave us arranging pick ups and drop offs. The food was fantastic, the best we had in Kenya. Our rooms were comfortable, clean and welcoming. The views from the balcony and pool area/ restaurant across the Tsavo River and national park was idyllic. We saw elephants, lizards, baboons and crocodile from our room. Peaceful and tranquil place to stay. Our game driver Alan was so lovely and knowledgeable about the animals we saw. We had a fabulous safari with him and can't recommend him enough. The pool, table tennis, pool table was great for our teens too. We will definitely be recommending this place and hope tp return one day. Only regret is that we would have stayed for longer if we could. Stay here, seriously, you will not regret it! Jess & Lloyd, Reuben, Elijah and Zach

Stayed in August 2024

Food choice is limited and not great but it’s eddible.

Tents are comfortable enough. There is a nice breeze from the river and the pool os refreshing after long drives. Animals come to drink at the river.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing that can get me upset. If you stay in the nature, some things are more or less clear to me beforehand - bumpy road, or natural noises in the night (earplugs are helpful) are to be expected.

I can highly recommend the place for everyone looking for a nature retreat at it's best. For us, self-drivers (yes, it's absolutely possible in Kenya! ), the location was just spot on - close to the gates of both East and West Tsavo, and great for spotting the animals from the balcony at the same time. Crocodiles, elephants, baboons and monkeys are just a few examples. The staff is friendly and helpful, food is fresh and plentiful, drinks are fairly priced, tents and pool in a good condition.

Stayed in August 2024

The meals could be better

The rooms are spacious The showers are hot The staff are friendly

Stayed in July 2024

Great location and very friendly staff. We booked a gamedrive which unfortunately did not go as planned. However, the Maneaters team has been really helpful in finding a solution which we very much appreciated.

Stayed in July 2024

I think the bug prevention at meals could be better. Perhaps some sort of moving curtains or something could work.

Excellent location. Lovely staff on the property. I suggest walking safari by the river. Lots of animals to see. Nearby the old station where the lions actually prayed on the people who constructed the bridge. Just a nice place to visit both for a short while or for a longer holiday. Nearby the entrance to Tsavo East and Tsavo West.

Stayed in January 2024

Staff were excellent and the setting magical will come again

Stayed in March 2024

All was great.

Amazing place, pool and restaurant perfect to enjoy when you're back from the game drives.

Stayed in February 2024

family friendly place, we were with 3 children. They were very kind and solved all our requests. They also organized a game drive, which also met our expectations. They have ‘own’ hippo end crocodile in the river.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

We loved the location on the river where we could spot hippos, crocodile and monkeys. The lodge is as close to nature as could be. The tented huts were airy and comfortable, staff extremely helpful and friendly.

Stayed in January 2024

Limited choice of beer and wine.

Staff was very kind and helpful, location pure fantastic on the river bank. The crocodile Henry was guarding us all the time while staying there :))) Food was great.

Stayed in January 2024

The amount of bugs after dark. Really nothing to do about it, but there is a lot of insects this time of year, which did play a part of the overall stay.

Amazing scenery, good seclusion and spacy room. Very sweet staff.

Stayed in January 2024