Satao Camp

This place is amazing in every respect. The 'tents' are right on the waterhole with an array of animals at any time - one day we had around 15 elephants, zebras, giraffes, waterbuck and a family of hippos all at once! Not to mention the heaps of impala everywhere, including around 150 of them that sleep there each night - adorable. The staff are fantastic, professional, courteous but also fun, good for a laugh and the food is fantastic. The tents themselves are spacious and inviting, the bathroom is huge and beautifully done in keeping with the feel of the environment, and the eating/bar area is just great. Our safari driver was wonderful, he could spot the tiniest bird or animal from a great distance (thanks Tom!) and we saw almost everything we wanted without the hordes of tourists that some other parks have. None of us could fault the place. To wake up just before dawn and look from your bed to the silent silouhettes of some elephants walking around the waterhole is simply magical. My one tip would be to book directly with them, we initially approached two agencies and were quoted up to 3 times the actual price of going direct.

From being collected at the station by our safari expert Hassan, our visit was outstanding. The camp itself is beautiful, with impala roaming around and sleeping next to the tents at night, mongoose playing in family group, vulturines keeping an eye on all proceedings and the majestic rumblings of the elephants from the water hole. |The staff team, from Mr Wilson who welcomed us to the camp - to the staff that served us at the bar and at the tables to the ones looking after our tents and the garden were friendly and professional... nothing is too much trouble. The food is diverse and delicious without exception and drinks are very reasonably priced for a camp. |Hassan our driver , was knowledgable and interested in making our safari special... which he did. We really enjoyed our experience at Satao Tented Camp and have no reservations in recomending it to others. We will definitely visit again. Thankyou Sateo for looking after us so well.

Everything about Satao Camp is beyond amazing. The staff are lovely, food is delicious and the tents are clean and comfortable. The location and set up of the camp is truly special, you feel at one with the wild. No fences and animals venture really close, especially at night. We were, one night, treated to a special visit by a cheetah sitting quietly less than 100 metres from our tent. An experience I will never forget.

We had the most amazing experience during our safari in Tsavo East seeing so many amazing animals in their natural habitat. |We stayed at Satao camp for 2 nights and the stay was incredible, the team onsite were welcoming, friendly and had a great humour! The tent accommodation was comfortable, clean & very spacious for a family of 3 with a great wardrobe changing area by the bathroom.|The animals that visited the watering hole located at the campsite were incredible and we were so lucky to see the amazing animals!

I stayed here twice during my trip, and returning for one more night before heading home felt like a real treat. The comfortable rooms overlook a lively waterhole where elephants, zebras, giraffes, warthogs, buffalo, baboons, and monkeys appear all day – best viewed from the watchtower or your room verandah. Staff were warm and welcoming, making me feel like a VIP. The buffet meals were excellent, with plenty of choice, and the sundowner was unforgettable. The layout and location are exceptional, and the game drives were next level. This was my favourite place of the trip, and I will definitely be back.

The camp is perfect as it is. The whole experience was fantastic and the atmosphere is enchanting. We booked the suite and the location of our tent was the best. But honestly every tent we walked by looked good as well. The bed was dreamy and what a view to wake up to. The watering hole attracts many animals. I am so glad that after reading the reviews I picked this place to stay for the night while in Tsavo East. But one night wasn’t enough!!! I would recommend to stay at least two nights to immerse yourself fully into it. It was so hard to leave after only one night. Our suite tent looked definitely better in person than on pictures. Bathroom including a huge shower was great, plenty of storage everywhere and lighting by the bed was just right. What a great memory!

We returned to Satao having stayed there when our boys were much younger and always vowed to be back one day. The camp is unfenced which means the waterhole has an abundance of wildlife - elephants, impala, zebra, giraffe and hippo. There’s a possibility of lion too. Being so close to nature you can be woken by the sounds, so if you don’t want to wake wear earphones or alternately I brace the wild - sit up and take a look! ||The food is buffet style - lunch alfresco by the waterhole and breakfast and dinner in the restaurant. BBQ night on Saturday (or Wednesday) was so tasty - cook your own meat at your table. ||Our guide, Hassan was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and birds. He took us to some great spots - spotting a large 18 pride of lion, two brother lions and a third smaller pack. Hassan was very friendly and the boys enjoyed chatting about football as well! ||The restaurant staff, reception and Askaris are also so helpful and have great sense of humour!||Asante sana.

Loved this place! I stayed in a suite overlooking the waterhole which always had many animals. The staff were exceptional and kept us safe. They went over and above to please any requests and I really appreciated the local guards! Highly recommend.