For a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the African bush, visit Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp, where daily excursions whisk guests out in search of wild animals. Spot everything from lions to elephants, giraffes, and crocodiles from the camp’s setting in Tsavo West National Park. Farm-to-table dining, which is included in your stay, helps travelers fuel up for long days in the sun while yoga sessions, a swimming pool, and spa treatments offer moments to unwind. Highlights of the camp include:
This exclusive camp is part of Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s collection of ultra-luxury retreats in jaw-dropping destinations across the globe.
Escape to Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp for an elevated adventure within Africa’s Tsavo National Park. Stay in one of 14 Luxury Tented Suites, which feature plush beds, indoor and outdoor showers, free-standing copper bathtubs, and elevated decks that overlook natural springs filled with wild hippos. A couple of expansive Two Bedroom Family Suites provide additional space for groups, offering two private bedrooms connected by a living area along with the same amenities offered in the luxury suites.
Or opt for the Finch Hattons Suite, which is the most lavish of all. Indulge in post-adventure relaxation with a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, lounge, small kitchen with a dining area, expanded outdoor deck, heated plunge pool, private chef, and private use of a safari vehicle.
In an effort toward sustainability, the roofs of the tents are crafted with makuti palm leaves and the camp also utilizes its own solar hot water heaters.
Unique dining experiences abound at Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp. Savor the flavors of Kenya with cuisine prepared by passionate chefs who celebrate the culinary traditions of the region. Using fresh ingredients from the resort’s organic garden paired with sustainably sourced proteins, every meal offers a farm-to-table approach. All meals are included.
Explore the local landscape with Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp’s expert guides, who take guests out on thrilling game drives twice a day. In addition to the Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and rhinos – travelers can spot hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, cheetahs, wildebeest, and more than 500 bird species. Tsavo National Park is also home to the largest population of red elephants in East Africa.
Back at camp, visitors can also try unique activities like bush survival training or lessons on throwing a Maasai spear. Programs for children also offer immersive experiences, such as fishing, arts and crafts, safari walks, and wildlife tracking.
Rinse off the dirt and dust from immersive safari adventures at Chyulu Spa, a harmonious haven offering two climate-controlled rooms for treatments, an infinity pool, a Turkish bath, a luxury gym, and a yoga deck. Find further relaxation during nighttime stargazing sessions.
Game drives may be the main attraction during a stay at Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp, but there are many other sights to see near Tsavo National Park. Hike through a cloud rainforest in Chyulu Hills, explore the Shetani lava flow, go birdwatching at Lake Jipe, or summit the Ol Donyo Sabuk volcano.
While in Kenya, embrace the local culture with a visit to the nearby village of Iltilal, where you can learn about the Maasai people, how they live, how they build their homes (called “manyattas”), and how they tend to their animals.
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Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp is located within Kenya’s Tsavo West National Park, surrounded by 86 acres of pristine wilderness. Animals roam free, with no fences on the untouched land, with views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Chyulu Hills in the distance. Though the resort is in the midst of the African bush, the village of Iltilal is also close by.
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