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Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Lodge Location

Located in a 35-acre concession in the southwestern corner of Tsavo West, Finch Hattons overlooks a series of spring-fed pools that attract some of Africa’s most diverse game, from herds of elephant and buffalo to lions, leopards, and – the camp’s natural piece de resistance – a huge pod of hippos, which bathe the area in their sonorous chorus.

Wildlife Game Drives Safari Walking Photography Birding Luxury Tented Camp Day Tour Swimming Pool Child Friendly Price Range - East Africa: $150 to $249

Three-time winner of Kenya’s coveted ‘Best Tented Camp’ award, this magnificent camp in the heart of Kenya’s largest national park has defined the entire art of luxury camping. To land on the private airstrip at Finch Hattons is to touch down in the years of the first grand safaris – and their charming hosts. The camp is run by renowned hotelier Peter Frank and his wife Connie, who go out of their way to emulate the atmosphere of the great early safaris – and the greatest host of them all, Denys Finch-Hatton. (Although best known for Robert Redford’s romantic portrayal, Finch-Hatton was one of the greatest guides of his day – the pioneer of such safari ‘indispensables’ as 10-foot-high tents, cut crystal and fine wines.)

Today, Denys Finch Hattons legacy thrives at the camp, where the glittering dining room boasts Flemish chandeliers, German crystal, and the best vintage wines – all accompanied by Kenya’s finest safari cuisine. The tents themselves are a striking picture of sophistication, with luxurious beds, antique writing desks, minibars, and spacious bathrooms with solar-heated water. The main lodge offers a dining hall, bar, lounge and mezzanine library - the latter a favourite spot for post-prandial coffees and delicious petit fours. Food is taken very seriously here. Dinner is always a "production". Served by waiters wearing the khanzu, the traditional snowy-white tunic that servants wore in the colonial period but which is now worn with pride, the five courses are served skilfully and thoughtfully. The cooking is accomplished and indulgent and the continental deserts made by the Finch Hattons patisserie are superb. A well-stocked cellar offers an excellent range of European, American and South African wines. Finch Hattons strives to minimize its impact on this fragile land, with mulching of biodegradable waste, use of eco-friendly products, and support for local conservation initiatives.

The 35 acres that form Finch Hattons Lodge are unfenced. Lion, buffalo, elephant, giraffe and plains game may come and go as they wish. Hippo and crocodiles live in the three huge pools on the site and the hippos often graze around the tents. Therefore, armed askaris escort you back to your tent when you wish to retire. A close encounter with a hippo reminds you that you are in Africa and anything might happen.

Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Lodge Children Policy
Children under 12 years sharing a room with parents pays 50% of adult rate.

Nearest City: Mombasa

Check In Time: 02:00:00 PM

Check Out Time: 11:00:00 AM