Rhino River Camp

Rhino River Camp Meru offers a range of facilities to enhance guests' comfort and enjoyment during their stay.

• Accommodation:
  The camp features eight spacious and comfortable tents, each with a private en-suite bathroom, solar-powered lighting, and a private verandah overlooking the Kindani River. The tents are elegantly furnished with comfortable beds and traditional African decor.
• Dining and Bar:
  The camp has a main dining area where guests can enjoy delicious meals prepared by experienced chefs, using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The bar is also located in this area, overlooking the river, and offers a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Swimming Pool:
  Rhino River Camp has a beautiful swimming pool overlooking the river, providing guests with the opportunity to cool off and relax in between game drives and other activities.
• Activities:
  The camp offers a range of activities, including game drives, guided bush walks, bird watching, and cultural visits to nearby villages. Guests can also visit the rhino sanctuary located within the park to learn about rhino conservation efforts.
• Other facilities:
  Rhino River Camp also offers laundry services, Wi-Fi in the main area, and a gift shop where guests can purchase souvenirs and other items.

Rhino River Camp Cottages

Rhino River Camp has a total of 7 tents.

Five of the tents are 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 Rhino River Camp, 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 on foot or bike, and this will make your perfect hideout.

The luxury and uniquely designed canvas cottages 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 cottages are scattered above a wild stream thus ensuring a private and peaceful stay in the most romantic setting imaginable.

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.

Rhino River Camp Meru can be an ideal destination for honeymooners who are looking for a romantic and adventurous African safari experience.

The camp offers a secluded and intimate setting with luxury tents that overlook the Kindani River, providing the perfect backdrop for a romantic escape. Couples can enjoy a private dinner under the stars, a bush breakfast or picnic lunch, or a relaxing couple's massage at the camp's spa.

The camp's activities, including game drives and guided bush walks, allow couples to explore the Meru National Park and witness the incredible wildlife that resides there. Couples can also visit the nearby rhino sanctuary, which offers a unique opportunity to learn about rhino conservation efforts and see these magnificent animals up close.

Rhino River Camp also provides special honeymoon packages that include additional romantic touches such as private dinners, champagne, and romantic turndown services.