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Finch Hatton's Camp, Tsavo West National Park, Kenya
LOCATION:
Tsavo West National Park, about 4 hours from Nairobi through Mtito
Andei Gate - 65 kms via Kilaguni, Kitani to Finch Hattons (road
signs). About an hour by air from Nairobi on the East African Air
Charters which runs a scheduled service three times weekly from
Wilson Airport, departing Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays and back
on the same days. The private all-weather airstrip is approximately
3.5 kms from Lodge (1200m long - 30m wide).
Official Category: 4 Stars
DESCRIPTION: Nestling at
the foot of the Chyulu Hill, Finch Hattons is one man’s dream
of the ideal - a genuine conservation friendly luxury tented lodge,
named after the aristocrat who introduced Royalty to the bush and
whose style was impeccable. For Denys, Mozart and cut crystal were
essential kit and this is the style that gave birth to the ideal
that is Finch Hattons. The Main Lodge comprises dining hall, lounge/bar
and the terrace, overlooking the main Hippo Pool against the backdrop
of Mount Kilimanjaro.
NUMBER OF ROOMS - 30 twin-bedded
tents
Room décor: Coastal
design with pieces of Lamu furniture. The impression is one
of elegance and comfort.
In- room amenities The tents
are equipped with deluxe beds and all of the amenities of a room
in a five-star hotel. The is supply of electricity (220 &
110), fully stocked mini-bar, en-suite toilet, wash basin and generous
slate walled shower room, both complete with piping hot and cold
running water, primarily solar heated. Extra wall socket located
in sleeping area with an adaptor for a hairdryer or battery recharging
etc.
Special features:
The lodge surroundings are unfenced. Animals get close
to the hotel. Therefore, children to be accompanied by responsible
parents and only by prior arrangement.
FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES:
The dining hall has many interesting period features,
stone fireplace, high vaulted ceiling, chandelier, latticed windows
and doors, dresser, buffets and tables decked in silverware, cut
crystal and porcelain, perhaps after aperitifs and an exchange of
game viewing tales at the bar. Cuisine and service are to the highest
European standards. After dressing for dinner (no shorts),
guests are escorted back to their tents by armed askaris and then
and left to the wildlife. Hippo chorus or a lion roar with
its triple thud salutation, along with the familiar Terrace overlooking
hippo pool and Mt. Kilimanjaro half shaded where breakfast, lunch,
afternoon tea and evening sundowners are served.
The Bar/Lounge comprises three areas of comfortable
private seating - a favorite being the mezzanine library overlooking
the dinning hall. Denys' Bar is supported by a well stocked cellar.
GENERAL FACILITIES:
- Same day, seven days a week laundry services available.
- Lounge and bar area elegantly furnished to create
an informal country house atmosphere.
- Gift shop/boutique.
- Telephone and fax service available at the Lodge
office
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
- Kidney shaped pool and Sun-deck that offers privacy
from the game
- Mezzanine floor - cosy library / reading room.
- Escorted nature walks
- Vehicles are available for game viewing drives
and airstrip transfers.
- Special occasions can be catered for, i.e. Weddings,
Anniversaries, Birthdays, Board meetings, Sundowners in Chuylu
Hills or Poacher's Lookout by prior arrangement.
CLIMATE:
Generally warm 22° C - 34°C with a low humidity
especially outside the rainy season which is mainly April to June. The
evenings and early mornings can be cool especially when it is windy,
so a jersey or light anorak is necessary.
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