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Tsavo
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Four nights at Finch Hattons, the most elegant address in Tsavo West, with spring-fed pools, Kilimanjaro on the horizon, and easy fly-in access from Nairobi or the coast.
Four nights at Finch Hattons, the most elegant address in Tsavo West, with spring-fed pools, Kilimanjaro on the horizon, and easy fly-in access from Nairobi or the coast.
This is a short safari built around one of Kenya's most romantic camps. Rather than rushing, you settle into Finch Hattons for four full nights, with the vast wilderness of Tsavo West as your private playground.
Finch Hattons sits among spring-fed hippo pools in the heart of Tsavo West, named for Denys Finch Hatton of Out of Africa fame. Tsavo is one of the largest wild spaces in Africa, far quieter than the Mara, with red-dust elephants, lions, and Kilimanjaro rising across the border on clear mornings.
What makes this journey easy is the access. You can begin and end in Nairobi, or fly straight from the coast, making it the ideal safari for guests already holidaying at Mombasa, Diani or Watamu. Either way, the flying is short and the bush feels a world away.
Why we love this journey — it brings true luxury within reach of a beach holiday. A complimentary night at Hemingways Nairobi for guests starting in the city, fly-in transfers throughout, and four nights at a camp that defines Tsavo elegance.
Finch Hattons — Tsavo West's most elegant camp, set among spring-fed hippo pools and named for the romance of Out of Africa.
Start in Nairobi or the coast — Fly in from the city, or straight from Mombasa, Diani or Watamu, the ideal safari add-on to a beach holiday.
Mzima Springs — Crystal-clear, spring-fed pools alive with hippo and crocodile, one of Tsavo's great natural wonders.
The red elephants of Tsavo — Great herds dusted ochre-red by the park's volcanic soil, against Kilimanjaro on a clear morning.
A complimentary Nairobi night — For guests starting in the city, a night at Hemingways Nairobi to ease your arrival or departure.
Fly-in throughout — Short light-aircraft transfers from Nairobi or the coast. No long road hauls, every moment savoured.
You are met and assisted on arrival, whether you begin in Nairobi or on the coast. From Wilson Airport in Nairobi, or from Mombasa, Diani or Watamu, a short light-aircraft flight brings you to Tsavo West and Finch Hattons in time for lunch, with an afternoon game drive to settle in. Guests starting in Nairobi enjoy a complimentary night at Hemingways Nairobi for arrival or departure.
Three unhurried days of morning and evening game drives across Tsavo West's vast, uncrowded plains. Visit the crystal pools of Mzima Springs, watch the red-dust elephants at the waterholes, and look for lion, leopard, and the rare fringe-eared oryx. Afternoons are yours for the camp's spa, the pool, or simply the hippos at the spring below your deck. On clear mornings, Kilimanjaro rises across the border.
A final morning game drive and breakfast, then a light-aircraft flight back to Nairobi or the coast, where you are met and transferred for your onward connection or your beach hotel. Guests routing through Nairobi may use the complimentary Hemingways Nairobi night before departing.
Tsavo West's most elegant camp, set among spring-fed hippo pools, all Out of Africa romance, fine dining, and Kilimanjaro on the horizon.
A complimentary night for guests starting in Nairobi, this elegant Karen landmark offers colonial calm, manicured gardens, and impeccable service.
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Finch Hattons sits in the heart of Tsavo West National Park, beside crystal springs alive with hippo and crocodile. Inspired by the romance and refinement of 1920s safari, it pairs the wildest of settings with crystal, silver, and genuine elegance, one of the most distinctive camps in Kenya.
Spacious tented suites are raised on decks above the springs, each with a private plunge pool, indoor and outdoor showers, and a veranda facing the water and, on clear days, Kilimanjaro.
Dining at Finch Hattons is a quiet event, fine cuisine served with crystal and silver in the open-air dining room, on private decks, or out among the springs.
Set against the Ngong Hills in the suburb of Karen, Hemingways Nairobi is an all-suite boutique hotel known for its understated elegance and effortless service. It is the ideal place to begin or end a journey, a short transfer from Wilson Airport and the city's best restaurants and conservation visits.
Spacious suites blend classic furnishings with modern comfort, each with a private balcony, marble bathroom, and a butler on call. Garden and pool views look toward the Ngong Hills.
The brasserie serves refined international cuisine, with afternoon tea on the terrace and an elegant bar for an evening nightcap before the bush.
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