Galdessa Camp
Galdessa Camp is uniquely situated on the banks of the Galana River, home to some of Tsavo's best wildlife sightings, as elephant, rhino, buffalo and antelope come to drink while predators lurk in the shade. The wildlife has retained its blasé freedom as there has been little disturbance so far from tourism. Galdessa works very closely with the Kenyan Wildlife Service on their hirola and black rhino re-introduction project and has an excellent conservation record. The riverbed that runs along the camp is where the 36 rare black rhino come to drink, so you may not even have to leave the camp in order to see them.
Constant breezes off the river and plateau refresh you in the day and cool the evening air. Under the shade of the doum palms, you’ll find the camp's eight spacious and stylish "bandas." Set well apart, they all face the river and the Yatta Plateau, the world's largest fossilized lava flow (over 125 miles long.) Fallen wood provides the raw material for much of the furniture, the floors are cypress, and ostrich eggshells provide milkily-translucent lamp shades for the solar powered lighting. Natural stone harmonizes with ochre-washed walls and the lovely traditional fabrics used as throws. The bathrooms are large and have traditional bucket showers (which allow you to have your water heated to your preferred temperature), flush toilets and basins with running water. The high thatch and open sides of the main living banda allow visitors to admire the views and make the most of the breezes off the river while they enjoy the delicious meals. Galdessa allows you to experience the savage landscape from this haven of tranquility.