Man Eaters Tsavo

Man Eaters Tsavo

Man Eaters Tsavo

Man eaters is situated in Tsavo, lying on the banks of the Tsavo River where the lion attacks occurred. The lodge is approximately 10 km from Tsavo East and 2 km from Tsavo West. Take an SGR train, which takes 3.5 hours, and head to Voi station, where you will later be transferred to the lodge. By road, it takes 5 hrs from Nairobi and 1 km from the Manyani gate.

Accommodation and facilities

The lodge comprises 31 en-suite tents and eight family rooms, which feature a king-size bed in both single and double rooms. The beds are four-poster with mosquito nets. There is also a wheelchair-friendly, easily accessible location near a bar, restaurant, and lounge. The tents are well-ventilated and spacious, featuring an en-suite bathroom, a tea/coffee maker, and verandas. Each tent also boasts a balcony overlooking the river, two sunbeds, a side table, and two lounge chairs.

Dining and cuisine

Main Eaters has a restaurant with a Maasai ambiance. It offers local and international cuisine. It features an open dining room where guests can enjoy the view overlooking the plains of Tsavo. The lodge sources its ingredients, including fruits, directly from its shamba. For guests who usually have a full-day game drive, the lodge offers them packed lunch boxes. Sundonwers and bush dinners are also set upon request.

The lodge has a bar where guest go to relax while sipping their cocktails.

Wildlife and safari experience

Tsavo is known for its abundant wildlife. The lodge offers morning and afternoon game drivesled by experienced guides. Guests are likely to see animals such as the Big Five, including the African elephants, which are famous in Tsavo, leopards, giraffes, wildebeest, and over 500 bird species. Tsavo is home to herds of elephants. The lodge can arrange for private game drives upon request.

Cultural and recreational

At the lodge, guests have the opportunity to visit the Maasai community and interact with them, also learning about their way of living. The lodge also held conservation talks to educate visitors.Guest can enjoy a sundowner overlooking the ngulia hill and the savannah of tsavo sipping a drink.At the lodge guest can relax while swimming if the weather is favourable at that time or go to spa and receive massages.Views at tsavo are picturesques hence its allowed for photography.

Sustainability and conservation

Man eaters uses solar energy to minimize environmental impact .The lodge also conserve water by having rain harvesting to reduce water usage.Man eaters is involved in conservation of the ecosystem of Tsavo.The lodge also offers the local the community  job opportunities such as a guide,driver,chef .The lodge collaborates with the conservation to protect the animals  from being poached  especially the endangered animals.

How to get there

By SGR: Take an SGR train, which takes approximately 3.5 hours, and head to Voi station, where you will be transferred to the lodge later.

 By road: It takes 5 hrs from Nairobi and 1 km from the Manyani gate.

The best time to visit is during the dry season, when the animals are abundant and grass is usually scatterd  for easy to spotting

Conclusion

The lodges name was sourced from a famous  ancient story of  lions of man eaters tsavo.It is also situated in the heart of tsavo.Tsavo is renowed from the large herd of red elephants found there which are rare species.The lodge also offers luxurious accommodation which enables guest to connect with nature.The lodge is also eco friendly to the surrounding.Man eaters also play a big role in protecting the animals .The lodge offer so much activities indoors and outdoors.

Faqs About Mat Eaters Tsavo

Located on the banks of the Tsavo River between Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks, the camp sits just 1 km off the Nairobi–Mombasa highway, near Manyani Gate and Tsavo Bridge. It’s about a 5-hour drive from Nairobi, 4 from Mombasa, or a 30-minute drive from Voi SGR station via transfer. Charter flights to nearby airstrips like Manyani are also possible

The camp features 31 luxury en‑suite tents, including eight family tents (king bed + single bed) and one wheelchair-accessible tent. Each tent is spacious, well-ventilated, opens onto a private veranda overlooking the river, and contains a four‑poster bed with mosquito nets 

Standard check-in starts around 11:00 am, with check-out by 10:00 am. Early arrivals or late departures can be arranged with advance notice, though extra charges may apply. Day rooms are available 

Tents come with flush toilets, hot-water showers, ceiling fans, premium bedding, bottled water, toiletries, solar lighting, and private balconies with sun loungers. Some tents also feature DSTV

The riverside Tsavo River Restaurant and Simba Mbili Bar offer buffet and set-menu meals blending Kenyan, Indian, and continental cuisine. You can also arrange private bush dinners, pizza evenings, sundowner cocktails, and there’s a rock‑pool bar for relaxation 

The camp includes a riverfront pool, lounge, spa and massage hut, laundry service, secure parking, and a boutique for African crafts. There are also meeting spaces and event hosting options 

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