A collection of five luxury cottages built out of sumptuous caramel canvas and sustainably grown wood, raised on platforms above the gently flowing Kindani River will turn your stay at Rhino River Camp into a quiet, exclusive experience.
A further 02 tents are located away from the river, facing a natural forest for those that prefer to be away from the sound of Kindani Rivers running water.
02 of the river facing tents have their own private ‘zen’ area where you can meditate, re-read your favourite novel, or simply unwind.
The very design of it, contemporary with a hint of Africa, is pleasant without being intrusive.
Add to that a swimming pool to dream of, a well-stocked bar and restaurant area, numerous nature trails for you to explore our private property, and this will make your perfect hideout.
Situated in 60 acres of privately owned wilderness, our camp offers the chance to connect with nature and to delight the senses in unspoilt bush and forest.
Whether it’s watching the classic African wildlife, indulging in a therapeutic massage, going on a bush hike or simply soaking up the savannah sun with a drink in the evening, Rhino River Camp offers endless opportunities for adventure and the perfect space for relaxation.
The Rhino Sanctuary section of Meru Park is just on our doorstep!
So, whenever you feel like leaving the comfort of the Camp to see the Big Five (and more), you are able to do that within a few minutes.
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The upmarket and uniquely designed canvas tents of the Camp are built on wooden decks suspended among the trees of the pristine forest edging Kindani river.
The rooms are large, and set on decks at different levels blending with the tree canopy.
They make the perfect retreat and ideal location from which to feel part of the living, breathing environment of the riverine forest.
Each room has a view over the river with sweeping boughs of raffia palms, yellow fever trees, and tamarinds.
The canvas guest tents are scattered above a seasonal river thus ensuring a private and peaceful stay in the most romantic setting imaginable.
The Camp features 02 family units. Ideal for families or for friends traveling together . Download a description of it in PDF
Rhino River Camp has a large central public area with a bar, lounge, and a library. It has a view over the river and the whole forest.
The adjacent dining area is open from early to late. With no set meal times, and exclusive service, indulge your appetite and senses.
YOU may decide to eat in the main area or beside the swimming pool, in the privacy of the terrace of your room, or with other guests whom you like, or even in the bush! The choice is yours – every meal time.
Let our chefs surprise you with a selection of gourmet delicacies with an Italian accent.
The swimming pool is situated next to the stream, and surrounded by comfortable wood decking. The pool blends in with the sound and sight of the river running a few feet away giving you the feeling that you are swimming as a creature of the equatorial forest at one with nature.
And finally, you'll find an open-plan shop with bespoke African items of unusual design.
Rhino River Camp and beyond: adventures in East Africa.
We can organise your trip to Rhino River Camp but also beyond, taking care of every detail and thus letting you just relax and enjoy your time under the African sun.
Take the stress out of planning and let us prepare and organise transport, transfers, excursions, lodges, game drives and much more. Just let us know your interests and "wish list": we'll do our best to suit them.
We have preferential rates from Air Kenya and various charterers from Nairobi or Nanyuki to Meru. If you wish to fly to Rhino River Camp please let us know and we?ll make sure that you can enjoy these rates.
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Suggested Itineraries
In order for you to fully enjoy a Safari in Kenya, we prepared a few itineraries which also include Samburu and Masai Mara in the Saruni Lodges at the same high standard of design, service, cuisine and activities as Rhino River Camp.
Click here to find out more about our suggested itineraries.
Kenya Basic Facts:
Kenya is probably Africa's most popular safari destination. Its abundance and diversity of wildlife combined with stunning and different scenery makes the Country the favourite among Nature and Africa's wildlife lovers.
Location:
Kenya is located on the equator in Eastern Africa. See GoogleMap
Area
582,650 sq km. (Slightly more than the size of France)
Population:
Around 43 million people.
Capital City:
Nairobi
Language:
English (official), Kiswahili (official), as well as numerous indigenous languages.
Climate:
It is difficult to generalize about the climate of Kenya. Being quite a big country spreading from a semi-desert extreme North, to highlands with temperate climate, to a coastline influenced by seasonal monsoons, the best is to get advice about each location one wishes to visit.
We?ll be happy to help to the best of our knowledge about the prevailing climate in any particular area or region of Kenya.
When to go:
Again, it depends on where you want to go. Generally April, May and November are considered low-season times inland when it is supposed to rain.
But please seek advice from ourselves depending on the locations where you want to spend your holidays.
See Meru National Parks Facts & Tips to check the climate for Rhino River Camp and the best time to visit.
Currency:
Kenyan Shilling, click here for a currency converter.
Getting to Kenya:
Many international airlines fly into both Nairobi and Mombasa direct from Europe and the Middle East.
Visas:
Following the Presidential Directive issued on 12th December, 2023 that Kenya will be a “Visa Free” country for all travelers across the world, Visitors to Kenya from across the world no longer require a visa from January 2024 instead the Kenyan government has developed a semi-automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to Kenya called the Republic of Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA). The eTA must be applied for by ALL travellers including those that were previously Visa exempt. The eTA comes at a cost of $30. Kenya citizens and citizens of EAC Partner States are exempt from the eTA. The eTA application collects biographic information and answers to eligibility questions from the traveller. eTA applications for Kenya should be submitted at least 3 days prior to travel to ensure adequate time for authorisation. Travellers can submit their applications up to 3 months prior to travel. Each eligible traveller is required to apply for an eTA before starting travel. It is mandatory to use the Government’s official website to submit your application. Applications submitted via third party websites will be automatically denied. For children under the age of 18, the legal guardian, parent or accompanying adult is responsible for filling in the application. It is recommended that families apply as a group. Your eTA application fee is non-refundable; the system will require a valid credit or debit card to pay and complete the transaction. Cheques and cash are not accepted by the system. If the payment does not work, please wait a few minutes and try again, or check to make sure you have sufficient funds on the means of payment that you used. Once you submit your eTA application, the fee is non-refundable, and you cannot transfer it to another person. This is also true if your eTA is denied or if for any reason, including a force majeure, or if there are deviations to your planned journey. Prior to submitting an application with the required payment information, you can correct all application data fields. If an applicant applied with mistakes, he or she might need to submit a new application. The associated fee will be charged for each new application submitted.
Transfers & Travel in Kenya:
If you have booked Rhino River Camp directly, or through any fine Travel Agent, you don?t have to worry about internal transfers and arrangements in Kenya! As soon as you clear customs you?ll be taken care of by our people at the airport.
Health:
Health is a very sensitive and personal issue. There are several sites dealing with health precautions when travelling to Africa or to Kenya. We do not feel appropriate to recommend one or another. We think that everyone should take the best advise she or he can take from personal doctors, advisors, web sites, or public entities which she/he trusts as reliable.
As an advise without prejudice we think that travelling within Kenya entrusting reliable operators to take care of the choice of itineraries, regions, and accommodation sites would and should not cause any major health concern. The likeliness of getting a serious disease in places suggested and chosen by major Travel Agents and Tour Operators is minimal.
Meru National Park Basic Facts:
- 350 km from Nairobi by road either via Nanyuki or via Embu. Roads all tarmac up to the main gate of the Park (Murera Gate).
- 50 minutes flying time from Wilson airport (Wilson is the domestic hub of Nairobi) landing at Kinna airstrip (tarmac).
- Park itself is 870 square km. All the tracks of the Park are very well maintained and signposted with numbers at every junction.
See also: KWS park website for more basic facts.
Please download a map of Meru N.P. in PDF here (PDF, 840kb).
Meru Climate:
In general days are warm and nights cool in Meru N.P. Rains are normally concentrated in the months of April-May and in November.
Despite the fact that these months are considered low-season in Kenya?s safari destinations, Meru can be considered an exception.
In facts the roads within the Park are manageable even during rains and visitors can enjoy the lush vegetation associated with the rains themselves.
Bottom line: Meru is a all-year round destination even if visitors tend to concentrate on Dec-Feb and Jun- Oct periods.
Rhino River Camp enjoys a micro-climate of its own. Being along a stream and built along the riparian forest it is cooler than most of Meru Park. It is just refreshing to arrive at the Camp after a morning or an afternoon game drive in the heat of the plains.
Meru Health and Hazards:
Malaria is not particularly virulent in Meru N.P. At Rhino River Camp one hardly see mosquitoes (the running water of the river is not the habitat for mosquito?s larvae). However it is advisable to take precautions. Best of which is using skin repellants and possibly the ones containing a percentage of DEET. The rooms are all netted thus minimizing the possibility of insects coming inside.
Rhino River Camp is just outside the electrified fence of the Park therefore there are not potentially dangerous animals such as elephants, rhinos, or buffaloes inside the compound.
Walking through the camp is therefore safe. However, we suggest to go with one of our guides if you really want to explore all the wilderness of the camp.
Within the Camp guests can enjoy the sights and sounds over 180 species of different colourful birds, together with resident mammals that include Syke?s monkeys, baboons, dik diks, bush babies, porcupines, and the occasional bush buck.
