Rhino Valley Lodge

Tsavo West National Park


Deep inside the park on the slopes of the Ngulia Hills, this hillside camp is one of Tsavo’s more reasonably priced choices. The thatched stone cottages and tents have lovely elevated perches with sweeping views of Rhino Valley. The decor is designer rustic with plenty of space and private terraces. Self-catering is also an option as many of the tents have small kitchens.

When things are quiet, it can feel a little abandoned and maintenance is increasingly an issue, but it's still a good deal. The lodge is still signposted throughout the park under its old name, Ngulia Bandas.


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