Rhino River Camp – Meru Hotels
A collection of eight luxury cottages built out of sumptuous caramel canvas and sustainable hardwood, raised on platforms above the gently flowing Kindani River will turn your stay at Rhino River Camp into a quiet, exclusive experience.
Each room has its 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 on foot or bike, and this will make your perfect hideout.
Situated in 80 acres of privately owned wilderness, our lodge 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.
Accommodation
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.
The latest addition to Rhino River Camp is the very large Karen Blixen Suite. Ideal for families or for guests who love spacious rooms.
Facilities.
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.
WHAT TO DO.
Whether it’s spotting the big game or delicate bird species that only the Kenyan wilderness can offer, or letting all those little stresses melt away with a therapeutic massage, a stay at Rhino River Camp can fill every moment with pure enjoyment.
GAME DRIVES
Meru National Park is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife.
Our four-wheel drive vehicles and professional guides are at your disposal to explore the bush at your pace, and to enjoy a vivid, personal connection with some of the magnificent creatures that call this area home.
Seen in their natural habitat, far from the minibus crowds, the animals of Meru afford the visitor a wonderful experience of African wilderness and raw, unspoilt nature, complemented by the beautiful landscapes visible at every turn.
You are likely to see rhino, lion, cheetah, elephant, buffaloes, reticulated giraffes, and many more. Not to mention birdlife which in Meru is peculiarly diverse.
Our guides are all members of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association.
New at the Camp
The “Born Free Foundation” is undertaking an informal lion census in Kenya which would greatly benefit from the “casual” help of visitors on safari.
Rhino River Camp is pleased to be part of this census and is asking its guests to participate by taking with them the attached Lion Sighting Form while on a Game Drive.
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 our 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 bring you along places where you are most likely to see unusual birds, and many other small creatures around camp.
You can also leave the confines of the lodge and visit on foot the nearby farms, villages or simply the 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 its rim.
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.
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.
SUNDOWNERS
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 sundowner in one of the spots we have selected into the Park.
MASSAGES
After a busy day of adventure in the bush, why not relax completely with a massage or 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.
FISHING
Enjoy a morning of casting your line in one of the many rivers of Meru National Park.
VISIT TO VILLAGES
Rhino River Camp supports the local Community through a Trust. There are many small villages around our area and guests could visit them to understand the culture of the Meru people and their traditions.
Trips to nearby villages can be arranged as they are a very short distance from Camp and you can be accompanied by one of our guides.
