Reviews of Maneaters

Animals in front of room

Is a bit expensive for the service they offer

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).

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.

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

Mattresses we very had

The accommodation was traditionally styled spacious & all located with verandas overlooking Tsavo river where you can spot crocs & hippos We had a great free guided walk pm along the river over boulders & up to elevated position with stunning vista Need to wear proper footwear to achieve

It was a little over priced but very nice experience because it was not busy with lge groups when we visited for one night

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

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)

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

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.

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.

Lovely location by the bank of Tsavo river, about 500m from the original train station that could be seen in the Ghost and the Darkness film. Lovely walk by the river and an interesting narration of causes for lion attack by the local ranger.

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.

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 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

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

The lodge is located close to the main road just at the bank of a river .We spotted monkeys ,a crocodile and a hippo at the river.One of the rangers fed the crocodile with fresh meat steak. It was so exciting to watch. Generally the lodge has a beautiful scenery, Fresh meals were served on time .The staff are warm and hospitable.

The toilet at the tent where I slept with my kids was stinking.unfortunately, I was not able to provide the lodge with this important feedback .Nonetheless the tented rooms are good,comfortable and spacious and with solar power 24hrs.

It is run down, and aparantly going throug renovation, so you can see and feel the potential, but it needs some funds. But staff are helpfull and smilling.

Since my train didin't leave Voi, until 1800, but checkout was at 1030, the staff told me, I could just stay a few ours longer, there were only one other couple staying at the lodge, so there was no need to rush out of the rooms. I paid for transport, and bought a safari (Ruben, the driver, was exellent, but on every trip, I had to sit and hold the cardoor closed, because it kept opening on it's own, pretty scary, driving on Mombase road, doing the night, and the door is wide open), so I thought it would just be a nice service. When leaving, they charged me 1 extra night, even though we are talking 4 hours, in the same room, after their own suggestion, and in all, I stayed at the logde under 24 hours, but had to pay for 2 full days. So even though friendly, it seems to be a scam. The food was disapointing.

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

Nothing everything was very 👍

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!

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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

Nothing. Having to leave!

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.

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

The location in the river and the pool was clean and had a view of the river. The staff was fabulous!

There were a couple of miscommunications due to the language barrier but didn't affect our overall experience.

Staff was helpful

Meals were poor

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.

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.