Location:-
Denys Finch Hatton was one of Kenya's
great adventurers. He devoted his life exploring the wild in style.
In his camp, dinner was served on fine china with silver
and crystal, while the gentle strains of Mozart played in the
background. Here in Tsavo, where he lived and died, this tradition
lives on.
Finch Hatton's camp, a privately owned and managed one man's dream
to create the ideal, offers guests a unique opportunity to relive
the golden era of the safari in absolute elegance, 5 star comfort,
the finest cuisine surrounded by the spectacle of the great African
wilderness.
At a glance:-
- Accommodation - Capacity
- 50
- Large safari tents with twin beds, en suite
bathrooms
- Library
- Bar
- Restaurant
- PRivate lounge
- Range of classical music
- Gift shop
Accommodation:- The camp accommodates
up to 50 people, in large safari tents with twin beds, en suite
bathrooms, brass fittings, large mirrors, WC, hot and cold running
water and showers.
Each tent has a clothes rack, wooden Swahili chest, bookshelves
and an antique writing desk. The tents have electricity, with
shaver outlets for 110v and 220v, hairdryer and battery charger
outlet for 220v as well as a fully stocked minibar fridge.
All tents have panoramic views of the surrounding springs and
forests, large deck balconies with chairs, tables and daybed.
Activities:- Early
and late afternoon game drives throughout the park are provided
in safari vehicles, with a professional driver guide. Customised
drives can be arranged at request.
Escorted Nature Walks can also be organized. There is also an
optional Sundowner's in the nearby scenic Chyulu Hills watching
the breath-taking sunset with Kilimanjaro in the background. We
also arrange optional bush breakfasts on the same range of hills
with incredible views of the plains. Day
excursions to the nearby Amboseli National Park are offered. This
park is famous for its massive herds of elephants and proximity
to Mt. Kilimanjaro. The trip includes game viewing and lunch at
Serena Amboseli lodge. Other excursions further
a field, include Lake Jipe or the historic Tsavo Rail bridge-
scene of the famous "Man Eaters of Tsavo" tale.
Wildlife:- Crocodiles
and a healthy population of terrapins and monitor lizards also
live here, and are often seen sunning themselves at the waters
edge.
Bird life at Finch Hatton's is spectacular, with over 200 locally
recorded species.
Tsavo is known for its herds of "Red Elephants",
their skins stained by the local ochre dust and mud. The Park
is home to over 5,000 elephant- the largest population in East
Africa.
Other commonly seen species include Giraffe, Zebra, Eland, Buffalo,
Impala, Hartebeest, Bushbuck, Wildebeest and many more
Access:- Finch
Hattons has its own airstrip, 5 Minutes drive to the camp, for
easy access by chartered or private aircraft.
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