Finch Hatton's
Finch Hatton's was created in the splendor and sophistication of Denys Finch Hatton, an English aristocrat who first traveled to East Africa in 1911 at the age of 24 and immediately fell in love with Kenya. He had a deep understanding and appreciation of nature, as well as the customs and traditions of the Kenyan people. Denys was to become well known for his refusal to abandon home comforts, culture and cuisine while on safari. He insisted that his guests dined with fine china and crystal, listened to gramophone recordings of Mozart, and in complete comfort and style he introduced them to his world – the world of the wild. It is this dedication to comfort and class that creates this charming safari experience in Tsavo. The camp surrounds a natural freshwater spring, flowing through three crystal clear pools, with tents along the water's edge. Yellow-barked acacia xanthophlea trees surround the tents. It is unfenced and wild. A wide variety of wildlife has been sighted on the surrounding plains. The springs are home to a resident pod of hippo, who spend their days wallowing in the ponds and their nights grazing around the camp. Crocodiles and a healthy population of terrapins and monitor lizards also live here, and are often seen sunning themselves at the water's edge. Birdlife at Finch Hatton's is spectacular, with over 200 locally recorded species.
The camp accommodates up to 50 people in large safari tents with en suite bathrooms. All tents have panoramic views of the surrounding springs and forests and large deck balconies with chairs for your enjoyment. There is an elegantly appointed bar and restaurant and a comfortable private lounge, as well as an extensive library of books and an excellent range of classical music - including Denys Finch Hatton's favorite selections of Mozart.