Rhino River Camp

Here are Rhino River Camp Resident Rates:

Rhino River Camp Rates

Rhino River Camp Prices/Rates are in KES, Per Person (Full Board), Per Night
Rates Exclude: Park Fees, Drinks and other Extras

Rhino River Camp Prices/Rates are in KES, Per Person (Full Board), Per Night
Rates Exclude: Park Fees, Drinks and other Extras

Rhino River Camp Full Board prices include:
Accommodation, Meals(Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast), Nature walks within campgrounds and Laundry

Rhino River Camp Game Package prices include:
Full Board accommodation, Soft Drinks, Beer, House Wine, Gin & tonic, Mineral Water, Day shared game drives within Meru National Park, Nature walks within Campgrounds, Fishing Rods, Sundowners, Local Airstrip transfers, Laundry and WIFI

Rhino River Camp Child Prices/Policy:
Children (3 – 16 yrs), Sharing with 2 Adults: 60% of PPS per Child
Children (3 – 16 yrs), Sharing with 1 Adult: Adult pays Single Rate and Child 60% of PPS
Children (3 – 16 yrs), in own Room: 75% of PPS per Child

Rhino River Camp is an unusual, exclusive and up-market lodge and the ideal place to explore the extraordinary Meru National Park, where the legend of Elsa the Lioness began and whose landscape has been used in the Lion King movie. Your perfect base to explore the complete wilderness of Meru Park and its amazing wildlife. The camp is adjacent to the Rhino Sanctuary that is literally at the camp gate!

Rhino River Camp is a collection of six luxury cottages built out of a caramel canvas and grown wood. The camp is on platforms above the flowing Kindani River which will turn your stay at the Camp into a quiet, exclusive experience.

Each room has its own private ‘zen’ area where you can meditate, re-read your favorite novel, or unwind. The very design of it, contemporary with a hint of Africa, is pleasant without being intrusive.

Situated in 60 acres of privately owned wilderness, Rhino River 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, 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.

Add to that a swimming pool to dream of, a well-stocked bar and restaurant area. The camp has many nature trails for you to explore this private property on foot or bike. Rhino River Camp is your perfect hideout. Situated in 80 acres of owned wilderness, the Camp offers you the chance to connect with nature and delight the senses in unspoiled bush and forest.

Rhino River Camp offers endless opportunities for adventure and the perfect space for relaxation. Whether it’s watching the African wildlife, indulging in a massage, going on a bush hike or soaking up the Savannah sun with a drink in the evening.

Opened in August 2010, the luxury Rhino River Camp, situated in Meru National Park Northern Kenya, is a collection of five stylish tents and one en-suite tent raised above the romantic Kindani River, ensuring intimacy and exclusivity. Each tent features a wide bedroom a bathroom, a wardrobe and it is surrounded by a lush riverine forest.

The wooden platform is linked to an intimate Zen tent where guests can unwind after an exciting game drive. Meru National Park hosts a large population of elephants, hippos, buffaloes, lions, cheetah, leopards and a diversity of game. The camp has a private access to the Rhino Sanctuary with 66 white and black rhinos,one of the main attractions of Meru NP.

How to get to Rhino River Camp :

Rhino River Camp is located 360 km from Nairobi.

By air: Air Kenya scheduled flights and charter from Nairobi Wilson airport (50mins) to Kinna airstrip and half-hour off-road drive safari.

By car: 5/6 hrs drive from Nairobi along a turmac road and access Meru NP from Murera Gate.

Naming of Tents at Rhino River Camp Meru

The tents at Rhino River Camp are named by authors who devoted beautiful and epic pages to Kenya and Africa.

The Suite is dedicated to Karen Blixen: her Out of Africa is one of the moving glimpse of life and love in Kenya. Ernst Hemingway, who painted in bright colours, thrilling pages of safari hunting in his Green Hills of Africa and in The snows of Kilimanjaro. A tent is dedicated to the visionary writer Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Tarzan story. One tent is named after the Kenyan Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, tracing the history of his people and the human condition, has become one of the greatest writers from Africa. Finally, artist and photographer Peter Beard that shot the most breath-taking images of Kenya.

Proposed Length of stay at Rhino River Meru:

We suggest a duration of at least 2 to 3 nights to better enjoy the stay at RhinoRiver Camp and the Meru National Park.

Climate: rain “long” in April-M ay, rains “short” in November. The hottest months: March and October. Temperature: min. 15° – 32° max

Packing for a stay at Rhino River Camp :

The atmosphere at Rhino River Camp is informal; we suggest neutral-coloredcasual clothing, comfortable walking shoes. Long trousers and long sleeves, a golf,sweatshirt or a jacket for the cool of the evenings. For the pool: bathing suit, flip-flops. Internet Services: Free Wi-Fi access is available Do not forget: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars, camera.

Rhino River Camp Meru  will surprise you with a selection of gourmet dishes with an Italian accent. The Camps food is praised by every single guest. It is refreshing, after a morning or an afternoon spent in the bush, knowing that you can expect a meal up to the highest standard.

The chefs are known for their very high standard of international haute cuisine with an Italian touch, always excellently rated from travel guides and guests.

• Fishing: Enjoy casting your fishing line along Rojewero and Tana rivers to catch the many edible species living in the park. You can “catch & release” or bring your fish to cook at the camp!
• Bush Meals: Ask us to arrange for a bush breakfast or a bush lunch. This will allow you to spend more time on your game drive not to mention the thrill and the pleasure of having a meal into the wilderness of Africa.
• Bush Walks: In Rhino River Camp privately owned compound we have carved a few paths which will allow you to walk comfortably around our pristine environment on foot. The paths are specially selected to take you to where you are most likely to see unusual birds, and many other small creatures around camp. One hundred and eighty nine different species of birds have been officially identified in the compound of the Camp alone. Yo u can also leave the confines of the lodge and explore by foot nearby farms, villages and countryside.
• Hiking: We will bring you in our vehicle at the foothill of “Kilimajero” an extinct small volcano at just 4 Km away. The crater can be easily climbed to discover the small forest hidden inside it, and to enjoy 360° views over the Park from itsrim. The more energetic could walk (about 5 Km) to the discovery of the Kiolu river falls: magnificently encompassed by a steep rock amphitheatre, the falls are a hidden secret reward.
• Sundowner: Sundowners are the ideal way to end your day. Enjoy a drink with a view from the small crater “Kilimajero” which is at a short distance from Rhino River Camp. The setting sun on the Nyambeni Hills will add to your enjoyment. Or ask us to arrange for a sun downer in one of the spots we have selected into the Park.
• Massages and beauty treatments: After a busy day of adventure in the bush, why not relax completely with a massage or a beauty treatment from our skilled masseuse? A break at Rhino River Camp is a break away from the stresses,deadlines and worries of a busy life back home, so take this opportunity to indulge yourself in the beautiful surroundings of Meru.
• Library: In the tents and in the main area there is a vast selection of “A f r i c a ” novels, essays and coffee table books for guests to enjoy freely.
• Swimming Pool: You can relax in our swimming pool near the Kindani River Which runs beside the Camp.. Enjoy having a bath after the Game Drive while your children play and splash in the water. You can sunbath in one of the canvas chairs or relax under the shade of various tree surrounding the pool.Mountain Bike Riding: ride a mountain bike provided on one of the many paths and dusty roads surrounding Camp. You’ll ride through “shamba” (farms) of maize and bananas, through tiny villages, or you can get wet crossing one of the rivers of Meru. An opportunity to enjoy the stunning scenery and rhythms of life that are classically African….