Customize one of our recommended trips or design your own from scratch
At the foot of Kenya’s Chyulu Hills lies Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp, a stylish tented camp that transports you back to those exciting days of Kenya’s past, when safaris were elaborate affairs and luxurious trappings made up for the rigours of expedition life. Named for the British explorer, Denys Finch Hatton, this elegant lodge has a 17 beautifully appointed canvas suites overlooking spring-fed natural hippo pools, where a steady stream of wildlife can be spotted from the camp. Expect a special safari in a glorious setting, with all the luxury you’d expect from a five-star hotel.
From $830 person/night
The accommodation. The tents are beautifully appointed and, along with the stunning main area, offer truly breathtaking views and great service.
The highly experienced Maasai guides combine excellent game-viewing knowledge with an insight into their own rich culture and traditional lifestyle.
Natural springs in front of the lodge are a magnet for wildlife – the game viewing simply doesn't stop!
The vast main guest area has an elegant dining room where lavish dinners are served, with silverware, fine porcelain and cut crystal glasses echoing the way Finch Hatton himself used to conduct his safaris. Breakfast and lunch are served on the terrace overlooking the hippo pool, with Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. Under cool thatch, the comfortable lounge and bar open out to a huge infinity pool. The wellness centre offers spa treatments, yoga and gym facilities.
Fourteen double or twin tents, two suites with two bedrooms and a lounge, and the superb Finch Hatton Suite, with its own pool and butler service, are well spaced on either side of the main area in a flowing line along the water’s edge. Decor is lavish without being over the top, and each is the last word in colonial luxury, with indoor and outdoor showers, freestanding copper bathtubs and private viewing decks overlooking the hippo pools.
This recently refurbished lodge has it all, in spades – it's worth every cent. Note that some tents are quite far from the main area.
Show all activities
Tsavo National Park West is a fascinating landscape of ancient lava flows, natural springs, lush forests and wide open plains, and game drives and guided walks produce superb wildlife encounters. Game is abundant and the birdlife is nothing short of spectacular. Take a cultural visit to local Maasai communities. A children's programme caters for younger guests while parents enjoy a spa treatment, yoga session, work out in the gym or simply relax beside the swimming pool.