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.

The experience of coming close to the game next to the dining area was phenomenal.

Stayed in July 2025

The kitchen in the Banda is a bit small

The location is wonderful, we loved staying in a park without fences and very close to animals, amazing experience

Stayed in July 2025

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.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

Location amazing. Stayed in the Bandas and they were amazing. Alpha was exceptionally helpful.

Stayed in March 2025

The lighting in the room could be a little better.

Great location we stayed in self catering. The staff lit a fire every night(2) for us. Good spot for seeing animals.

Stayed in September 2024

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.

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)

Stayed in August 2024

Food and drinks are overpriced.

Service was good and friendly. It was good to meet some of the staff after 15years.

Stayed in August 2024

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)

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)

Stayed in August 2024

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!

Stayed in July 2024

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

Perfect location in the park, friendly and helpfull staff. Good food, while eating in the restaurant you can view Some animals

Stayed in April 2024

Wifi did not work most of the time. Some of the staff were little less motivated than others.

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.

Stayed in February 2024

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)

Perfect spot in the park, very cosy at the main camp, great night game drive

Stayed in February 2024

A litle tricky to have the Keys of my cabin, but finally I got It.

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.

Stayed in February 2024

some shower renovation in the tents maybe?

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:))

Stayed in January 2024

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…

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!

Stayed in January 2024

Many mosquitoes at the Bandas and windows without mosquito nets.

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.

Stayed in January 2024

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.

The location, the spa/swimming pool, the kindness of the staff

Stayed in December 2023

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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!!!!

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing

Kitani bandas location and convenience

Stayed in November 2023

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.

Nice lodge serving excellent (but expensive) food.

Stayed in October 2023

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).

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).

Stayed in April 2023

Lack of electricity throughout the night ( my husband sleeps with a CPAP machine).

Location, good taste on furniture, good food, friendly staff, great views.

Stayed in April 2023

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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.

Stayed in March 2023

It was great!

The close access to animals

Stayed in March 2023