7 Top Luxury Lodges in Tsavo region
7 Top Luxury Lodges in Tsavo region : Tsavo region is one of the famous tourist destinations in Kenya, the region is situated in south East region of Kenya with Voi Town as the nearest town in Taita-Taveta district and consists of 2 prominent national parks that is Tsavo East national park and Tsavo west national park which are refered to as Tsavo national park. Tsavo national park is one of the oldest national parks and the biggest in Kenya covering an area of 22000 square kilometers, these two parks making up the great Tsavo national park are great habitat for wildlife such as lions, elephants, leopards, cheetah, hartebeests and many more.
Tsavo region receives a huge population of tourists per year which calls for need for establishments to accommodate these people, this article elaborates on 7 top luxury accommodation in Tsavo region and they include
- Kilaguni Serena Safari lodge
Kilaguni Serena Safari lodge is a luxury safari lodge found in Tsavo west national park, this lodge is one of the oldest safari lodges in Kenya and the Tsavo region offering accommodation and other necessary amenities while on a safari in the Tsavo region. Kilaguni Serena Safari lodge is set in a tranquil location boosting views of mountain Kilimanjaro, volcanic landscapes of deep green Chyulu hills and views of Tsavo East national park.
Kilaguni Serena Safari lodge consists of 56 guest rooms which are used to offer accommodation to visitors of the lodge, these rooms are categorized as
- standard rooms
- deluxe rooms
- suite
- Kilaguni suite
These rooms are beautiful built and decorated with African items like stones, wood and fitted with modern pieces, these room features wooden floors, reading table and chairs and en-suite bathroom fully equipped with bathroom amenities
General room amenities
- complementary wireless internet
- coffee and tea making station
- 24 hours room service
- private balcony
- penhaligon’s bath amenities
- TV with satellite channels
Facilities and services at Kilaguni Serena safari lodge
- dinning with options such as restaurant, bush dinner, sundowners and breakfast on lion rock
- bar
- wireless internet
- lounge
- swimming pool with a pool bar
- free parking
- Gym, spa and massage
- airport pickups and drop-offs
- gift shop
- Grogan’s Castle hotel
Grogan’s castle hotel is a Mexican style hacienda located in Tsavo west national park, this luxury accommodation facility is dedicated to offering a Mexican feeling while on a safari in Kenya and Tsavo west national park. Grogan’s castle is located on a hill top offering 360 views of the pare mountains, lake Jipe, Tsavo national parks and mountain Kilimanjaro. Grogan’s castle hotel is a nice place to stay at while on your safari in Tsavo region, this caste is named after its owner Ewart Grogan who built it features a whitewashed colonial relic and perched a lovely hill top.
Accommodation at Grogan’s castle is offered in 5 extra spacious en-suite double bedrooms, each of these rooms is decorated and fitted with unique pieces and décor reflecting the colonial nature. These rooms offer views of the amazing landscape and they are refreshed with cool fresh air, Grogan’s castle hotel also has a self catering guest cottage which accommodates 4 people.
General room amenities at Grogan’s castle include
- spacious bed
- air conditioner
- mosquito nets
- hairdryers
- hangers
- Television set
- carbon monoxide alarm
- Wi-Fi
- en-suite bathroom with toilet and shower
Facilities and services offered at Grogan’s castle hotel
- central courtyard
- large dining room
- reading room
- lounge
- gardens
- plunge pool with views of mountain Kilimanjaro and Pare mountains
- Man Eaters lodge
Man Eaters’ lodge is a tranquil luxury lodge set in Tsavo in a distance of 1 kilometer from Tsavo station and Tsavo Bridge, Man Eater’s lodge is a luxury tented camp nested on the banks of Tsavo river in the middle of the great Tsavo park. This beautiful lodge boosts views of Tsavo river and hosts colonial history of the Man Eaters of Tsavo which is one of the reasons to why it is visited by many people, Man Eater’s lodge is situated in a distance of 1 kilometers off of the Nairobi to Mombasa highway route.
Man Eater’s lodge is a perfect place to stay at while on your safari to both Tsavo East and Tsavo West national park, this lodge offers accommodation in luxury en-suite tents and these tents are classified as double room, family room and triple room. Each of these rooms is fully furnished and consists of an en-suite bathroom and a private balcony overlooking views of Tsavo River, from the balcony you get to enjoy the views of the balcony and numerous animal species which come to the river to drink water
Double room
Double room is a 60 square meter room for occupancy of 2 people, this room consists of 1 extra large bed.
Family room
Family room is a 60 square meter room for occupancy 2 adults, the room consists of 1 single bed and 1 extra-large extra bed.
Triple room
Triple room is a 60 square meter room for occupancy of 3 adults, the room consists of 1 single bed and 1 double bed
General room amenities
- Linen
- mosquito net
- desk
- balcony
- patio
- wake-up service
- private entrance
- fan
- seating area
- terrace
- clothes rank
General bathroom amenities
- free toiletries
- bath or shower
- toilet
- toilet paper
- towels
Facilities and services at Man Eater’s lodge
- Restaurant with special meals upon request
- bar
- business facilities
- laundry and housekeeping services
- reception services
- board and puzzle games
- car hire services
- shuttle services
- free Wi-Fi
- Lounge/TV area
- BBQ facilities
- pool with a view
- swimming pool
- picnic area
- sun terrace
- free parking
- Galdessa camp
Galdessa camp is a luxury tented accommodation facility offering accommodation and other facilities to tourists visiting Tsavo national parks (Tsavo East and Tsavo west national park), this camp is located in corners of the great Tsavo national park overlooking the magnificent Yatta plateau. Galana camp is specifically situated in Tsavo East National park camp and positioned the banks of Galana River. Because of the location this camp boosts views of the river and animals like hippos, elephants and many more which come to the river to drink water.
Galdessa camp consists of 12 comfortable, spacious thatched and semi-thatched bungalows tents accommodating visitors of the camp, these tents were built on wooden platforms with a veranda and feature en-suite bathroom consists of bucket showers, basins with running water and flushing toilets.
General amenities in the Tents
- sofas
- large decks
- spacious beds
- en-suite bathroom
- linen
These camps are self catering and experienced stuff.
Facilities and services at Galdessa camp
- Lounge area
- dining room
- bar
Activities offered by Galdessa camp include
- game drives
- bush breakfast
- sundowners
- walking safaris
- Sarova salt lick game lodge
Sarova salt lick game lodge is a beautiful architecturally impressive luxury lodge set in Tsavo in a distance of 42 kilometers from Voi, the lodge is situated within Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary overlooking Tsavo plains and waterhole. Sarova salt lick game lodge is famous for being one of the most photographed lodges in East Africa.
Sarova salt lick game lodge offers accommodation to its visitors in 96 hotel rooms which are beautifully and uniquely built on stilts across levels, each of these rooms features comfortable single, double and triple beds and en-suite bathroom with showers with running cold and hot water.
Rooms at Sarova salt lick game lodge are classified as double room, Twin room and executive suite.
Double room
Double room at Sarova salt lick game lodge is 79 square meters with 1 double bed for occupancy of 2 adults and 1 child.
Twin room
Twin room at Sarova salt Lick game lodge is a 79 square meters with 2 single beds, this room is for occupancy of 2 adults and 1 child.
Executive suite
Executive suite at Sarova salt lick game lodge is a 79 square meters room with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed in the living room, the suite is for occupancy of 3 guests that’s is 2 adults and 1 child.
General in-room amenities
- writing desk
- lounge
- in-room safe
- hairdryer
- en-suite private bathroom
- bedside table
Facilities and services at Sarova salt lick game lodge
- Boma
- conference venue
- lounge
- restaurant with dining options such as Bura restaurant , Vura bar lounge and outdoor dinning
- conference venue
- waterhole for wildlife
- Tulia spa
- hotel bar
Activities offered at Sarova salt lick game lodge
- day and night game drives
- excursions
- nature walks
- spa treatments
- Ashnil Aruba lodge
Ashnil Aruba lodge is a luxury accommodation facility offering accommodation to visitors of Tsavo region, Ashnil Aruba lodge is located in the heart of Tsavo East national park overlooking Aruba Dam. The lodge is situated in a drive of 5 hours from Nairobi and a couple of hours from Mombasa, Ashnil Aruba lodge consists of 46 rooms and 6 tents which are used as accommodation by the visitors of the lodge.
Rooms at Ashnil Aruba lodge are categorized as deluxe double room, deluxe twin room, deluxe triple room and deluxe single room.
Deluxe double room
Deluxe double room is a 32 square meters room with 1 large bed for occupancy of 2 adults and 1 child, this room features a terrace with a view, a seating area, wardrobe and en-suite bathroom.
Deluxe twin room
Deluxe twin room is a 32 square meters room with 2 single beds for occupancy of 2 adults and 1 child, the room features a terrace with a view, a seating area, and wardrobe and en-suite bathroom with a bath, shower and free toiletries.
Deluxe triple room
Deluxe triple room is a 32 square meters room with 2 single beds for occupancy of 3 individuals, the room features a terrace with a view, a seating area, wardrobe and en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath, shower and toiletries.
Deluxe single room
Deluxe single room is a 32 square meters room with 1 single bed for occupancy of 2 individuals (1 adult and 1 child), the room features a terrace with a view, a seating area, wardrobe and en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath, shower and toiletries
General in-room amenities
- dressing room
- safety deposit box
- wakeup service
- wardrobe/closet
- desk
- terrace
- mosquito net on the bed
- Tea and coffee making facilities
Bathroom amenities
- shower or bath
- bathrobe
- hairdryer
- toilet
- free toiletries
Services and facilities at Ashnil Aruba lodge
- free Wi-Fi
- swimming pool
- restaurant
- bar
- airport shuttle
- service van
- gift shop
- baby sitting service
- room service
- currency exchange
- massage and spa
- kids play ground
- ironing service
- sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Laundry and ironing services
- free parking
