Walks on the wild side
With more disposable income at their disposal, Thais are venturing further abroad for their holidays, with Kenya becoming a favourite destination to admire the magnificent scenery and equally magnificent wildlife.
Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp in Tsavo National Park is catering to these visitors who want to walk on the wild side but without giving up the good life.
Located in Tsavo West National Park, Kenya’s oldest and largest National Park, the camp is set around natural fresh water springs within 35 acres of pure untouched wilderness and surrounded by Mt Kilimanjaro and the magnificent Chyulu Hills that is home to more than 12,000 animal species.
Originally opened in 1993, it underwent a complete restoration and reopened in 2015. Named the “Best New Safari Camp” by Architectural Digest that same year, it won the accolade of Africa’s Leading Tented Safari Camp’ at the World Travel Awards in 2016.
The camp has 17 luxury suites offering sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, as well as total privacy for guests. The tents’ open-plan design invites the cool breeze to drift in over the nearby natural springs, and brings with it the sounds and scents of the African bush. The result is a one-on-one experience with Africa; this is the bush in all of its immediate and unapologetic beauty.
The interior design is reminiscent of the golden days of African safaris. The suites feature indoor and outdoor showers, copper bathtubs, creamy white linen, gentle lighting, beautiful hardwood writing tables, intricate chandeliers, ornately carved chests, vintage carpets, and all the conveniences you would expect of a first-class offering.
Tsavo is home to 500 different species of birds and 260 of which have been spotted in the camp. Guests can observe hippos, crocodiles, terrapins and baboons from their tent or many viewing decks . Move a little beyond the camp and you’re likely to see Tsavo’s famous red elephants, as well as lions, leopards, buffalos, hartebeest, zebra, giraffe, oryx, bushbuck, waterbuck and lesser kudu.
During the day, guests can enjoy several activities like game drives, bush walks, full-day hikes and outings to the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Mzima Springs, Chyulu Hills, Amboseli National Park and Lake Jipe. A cultural visit to the Maasai town of Iltilal can also be arranged, where you can learn the traditions of the Maasai people first-hand.
The camp also offers the special 7 Nights Flying Package with Mahali Mzuri that includes a variety of cuisine and fun activities such as Game Drives – Day & Night, Star gazing terrace, Bush Walks & Crater Climbs, Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Bush Breakfast, Sundowner and Young Explorer Club.
Find out more at FinchHattons.com.