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All you need to know

Intro

Award winning Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp is renowned for its outstanding quality of accommodation and service for over 25 years. Located in Tsavo National Park, the camp is a unique safari retreat in the true African wilderness with views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Chyulu Hills 

Highlights

Originally built in 1993 by the renowned German hotelier, Peter Frank in partnership with Kishan Gehlot

Setting the standard in luxury camps, Finch Hattons hospitality became synonymous with fine dining, exemplary service and outstanding safaris. 

Peter Frank retired in 2010, and the camp underwent a complete rebuild led by the Gehlot family. 

Following 20 years of operations, Finch Hattons is rebuilt with the same principles of providing exemplary luxury hospitality in the wild, by a team of design experts in sustainable camps.

It re-opened in  2015, and was awarded the Architectural Digest Best New African Safari Camp. 

The camp has been featured on Luxury Travel Magazine, National Geographic Travel, Condé Nast Traveler, Dujour, Robb Report, San Diego Tribune, People, Vogue, Just Luxe, and Robb Report reputable magazines and newspapers. 

70% of the staff have been with the camp since the original opening in 1993, and are known as the Finch family. 

Need To Know

RAINFALL                              
Short rains are between October and December average 65mm.
Long rains between March and May average 41mm.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL           
All year-round

ALTITUDE                              
800m / 2400ft above sea level

MALARIA                               
The camp is set in a low-risk malaria area

AIRSTRIP                               
Finch Hattons Airstrip is registered; the co-ordinates are 2°57 South and 37°55 East

GPS CO-ORDINATES               
Camp co-ordinates are 2° 55’’ 39’’ South 37° 54’’ 45’’ East

TELEPHONE                         
Yes (Strong mobile network)

INTER ROOM TELEPHONE CONNECTIVITY                     
Yes (Dependant on generator hours)

CAMP CLOSURE                     
Open year-round

CURRENCY                            
USD. Please Note: US dollar bills printed prior to the year 2000 are not accepted in Kenya.

PARK FEES                             
Payable direct to Kenya Wildlife Service.
$60 / day / adult
$40 / day / child aged 3-18yrs

HOW TO GET THERE
Nairobi to Finch Hattons
Route 1
Nairobi - Emali (124 km)
Emali - Loitoktok (96 km)
Loitoktok - Finch Hattons (62 km)

Route 2
Nairobi - Mtito Andei (233 km)
Mtito Andei - Finch Hattons (67 km)

Mombasa to Finch Hattons
Mombasa - Mtito Andei (239 km)
Mtito Andei - Finch Hattons (67 km)

 

NOTE:
Please note that park fees and government charges are subject to change.
Drones are not permitted at Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp.

 

 

Safaris

Game Viewing
Birding
Guided
Selfdrive
Family
Walking 
Hiking
Classic
Luxury
Cultural
Honeymoon
Wedding
Special Celebrations

Wildlife

Tsavo's major attraction is its large herd of elephants. Tsavo has over 12,000 elephants, which is 1/3 of the total population of Kenya's elephants. The park is also home to one of the most beautiful antelopes, the Lesser Kuddu with spiral horns and white striped coats. Tsavo West boasts over 75 mammal species. From primates (yellow baboons, vervet and sky monkeys and galagos), to elephant shrews and the hyrax (the closest living relative to the elephant), numerous bat species and insect-eating animals, such as golden moles, otter and the hedgehog. There are hyenas, the African wild dog, jackals, lions, cheetahs, as welll as the elusive leopard. Hippos, zebras (both Burchell's and Grevy's), bufallo, dikdik, impala and the eland, which is the biggest of all antelopes, are found in the park too.

Over 400 bird species have been recorded in Tsavo West, of which some migrate over the park between October and January. To name a few, bird species vary from the most beautiful ones such as the Superb Starling, sunbirds, the red-head weaver, the gorgeous golden palm weaver, the red-and-yellow barbets and the lilac breasted roller-one of the most photographed bird in the world. 

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Average Stay

2 Nights

Average Price

From $840 Per Person Sharing Per Night

Child Policy

Minimum age is 6 years. Child rates are applicable for up to two children aged 11.99 and younger and sharing with two adults in the family tent. Should the family tent be unavailable, child rates are applicable for one child aged 11.99 and younger sharing with one or two adults in a tent. Children over the age of 12 pay the applicable adult rate and will be accommodated in a separate tent.

Accommodation

After an extensive refurbishment completed in 2015, the camp features 17 luxury tented suites —14 luxury suites, 2 two-bedroom luxury suites, and a presidential suite equipped with a private plunge pool, a separate room for a nanny/body guard and a kitchen/pantry. Each suite is specially designed with elevated decks to give you a pristine view of the surrounding hippo pools and the camp’s water hole, from both the deck and the interior of the suite, allowing you to get lost in great African outdoors while spoiling yourself with the elite conveniences of a five-star lodge.

Luxury Tented Suites
There are 14 spacious (105 m2) exquisitely furnished and elevated luxury tented suites each with unobstructed views of the hippo pools from the outdoor sitting deck. Each tent has a lavish en-suite bathroom complete with 2 outdoor showers, an indoor shower, a free standing copper bath tub and natural body products. Additional features include a pillow menu, a maxi bar with home made snacks, complimentary wi-fi and a ceiling fan.


Luxury 2 Bedroom Family Tented Suites
With two private en-suite rooms, our elevated 2 bedroom suites are even more spacious (205 m2) and ideal for families. Furnished and designed in the same style as the standard suite, the two bedroom unit offers stunning views over the hippo pools from an extended viewing deck and from the common lounge at the heart of the suite. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with 2 outdoor showers, an indoor shower, a free standing copper bath tub and natural body products. Additional features include a pillow menu, a maxi bar with home made snacks, complimentary wi-fi and a ceiling fan.


Finch Hattons Suite
The presidential spacious master suite (200 m2) offers clear views of the surrounding hippo pools from the extended viewing deck and private heated plunge pool. The tent features a single bedroom with a spacious en-suite bathroom complete with 2 outdoor showers, an indoor shower, a free standing copper bath tub and natural body products. To offer a full in-room service, the suite is also equipped with a lounge and dining area, a small kitchen, a guest bathroom, a private plunge pool and a spare bedroom for a bodyguard or nanny. Additional services offered in the suite include a private chef, butler service and exclusive use of a safari vehicle.

Accolades

World Travel Awards

Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2019

Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2018

Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2017
Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2016
Africa's Leading Safari Lodge 2015
Kenya's Leading Safari Lodge 2015
Africa's Leading Safari Lodge 2014
Africa's Leading Safari Lodge 2013
Kenya's Leading Safari Lodge 2012
Kenya's Leading Safari Lodge 2009
Kenya's Leading Safari 2005

Architectural Digest
Best New Safari Camp

Trip Advisor
2016, 2017 & 2018 Certificate of Excellence

 

Season

Low Season
02 January - 14 June & 15 October - 21 December

High Season
15 June - 14 October & 22 December - 31 December

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)

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