Finch Hattons

(Chyulu Hills and Tsavo National Parks - Kenya)

General Description
Finch Hatton's lies at the heart of Tsavo West National park, part of Kenya's single largest game reserve. The camp surrounds a natural freshwater spring, flowing through three crystal clear pools, with tents along the water's edge and yellow barked Acacia Xanthophlea trees surrounding them. It is unfenced and wild.

Within the lodge there is a bar, restaurant, and a comfortably appointed lounge. The pool is ideally located in a shaded area surrounded by indigenous trees. Guests can enjoy a swim or just relax with their books before the afternoon game drives.

The surrounding springs are home to a resident pod of hippopotamus, which 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 waters edge. Bird life at Finch Hatton's is spectacular, with over 200 locally recorded species.

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 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.

Dining
Breakfast and lunch are served al fresco on the open-air terrace, with views across the springs and hippo pools, and beyond to the snow capped peak of Kilimanjaro. Dinner is a formal 6-course meal served in the main dining room.

Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Dining area
- Lounge
- Bar

Activities
- Game drives
- Walking safaris
- Nature walks
- Day excursions to Amboseli National Park, Lake Jipe and Tsavo Rail bridge