Severin Safari Camp, A Sustainable Luxury Escape in Tsavo West

Severin Safari Camp in Tsavo West National Park offers a dining experience designed to maximize wildlife viewing, with an open-air layout that overlooks waterholes. The facilities focus on “luxury in the wild,” balancing comfort with an eco-friendly footprint.

1. Dining Options

The culinary experience emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients (including vegetables from their own organic farm) and international cuisine with African influences.

“Out of Africa” Restaurant:

• • Setting: The main dining area is open on all sides, allowing you to watch wildlife at the waterholes while you eat.

  • Breakfast: Served as a buffet with live cooking stations for eggs and pancakes, plus à la carte options.

  • Lunch: A 3-course à la carte menu featuring light salads, pasta, and meat dishes.

  • Dinner: A 4-course à la carte meal. A signature specialty is the “Hot Stone” or fondue experience, where you can cook marinated meats (from the Kenyan highlands) at your table.

Thorn Tree Bar:

• • Located near the campfire, this is the social hub of the camp. It offers a range of cocktails, wines, and spirits.

  • It is an ideal spot for a pre-dinner drink while watching animals visit the floodlit waterhole.

Bush Dining Experiences (Special Request):

• • Bush Breakfast/Lunch: Private meals set up in the wilderness with a dedicated chef and waiter.

  • Sundowners at Poacher’s Lookout: Enjoy sparkling wine and canapés at sunset on a hill with a 360-degree view of Kilimanjaro and the plains.

  • Private BBQ Dinner: A romantic candlelit dinner in the bush.

2. Wellness & Leisure Facilities

Kenbali Spa:

• • A 430 sq. meter wellness tent inspired by African wilderness and Southeast Asian relaxation techniques.

  • Offers massages (using African oils), facials, and body treatments.

  • Features an open-air double treatment room for couples.

• Infinity Pool:

  • The camp features a “Ying-Yang” shaped infinity pool with views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

  • Includes a sun terrace with loungers and poolside drink service.

• Fitness Tent:

  • Equipped with Precor gym equipment (treadmills, cross-trainers, weights).

  • Open-sided design so you can view the savannah while working out.

  • Yoga mats and pillows are available for private sessions.

3. General Camp Facilities

• • Conference Tent: An 80 sq. meter canvas tent capable of hosting up to 30 people, equipped with Wi-Fi and presentation technology.

  • Boutique & Souvenir Shop: Sells safari essentials, local Kenyan crafts, and jewelry.

  • Campfire Lounge: A communal area where a fire is lit every evening for guests to share safari stories.

  • Connectivity: Free Wi-Fi is available in the bar, restaurant, and tents.

  • Electricity: 24-hour electricity (220V) provided primarily by solar power.